All news (page 105)

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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  28 March 2025

  MOL Petrochemicals Develops Battery Storage Facility

  MOL is building a 40 MWh battery storage in Tiszaújváros to balance Hungary's grid, supported by EU funding. Completion is expected by Q1 2026.
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  27 March 2025

  Novocycle Launches Battery Recycling Pilot in The Netherlands

  The pilot facility uses Dry-Direct Recycling to enhance battery material recovery and reduce emissions, supporting EU sustainability goals and local economic growth.
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  27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
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  27 March 2025

  TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

  Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
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  27 March 2025

  Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant

  The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.

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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  26 March 2025

  TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany

  Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
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  25 March 2025

  LANXESS Boosts 2024 Earnings

  EBITDA up 19.9% to EUR 614M. Sales down 5.2%. Strong cash flow, debt reduced. Cost savings ahead of plan. Urethane Systems sale to UBE finalizes specialty chemicals shift.
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  24 March 2025

  Moeve Wins BASF Award for Circular Economy Excellence

  Moeve's recycled flexitank project cuts polymer use by 18% and incorporates 17.5% recycled material, reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in chemical transport.
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  24 March 2025

  Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera

  The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.
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  21 March 2025

  Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia

  The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
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  20 March 2025

  Sinopec: 19 Units Chosen for Environmental Facility Program

  The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced 304 open environmental units in petrochemical, power, steel, and building materials industries to enhance public engagement.
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  20 March 2025

  Grangemouth's £3.5 Billion Transformation Plan Unveiled

  Nine pathways to renewables are proposed, aiming to create 800 jobs. Private investment is crucial, with SAF as a key focus. Challenges include high costs and new supply chain needs.
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  20 March 2025

  OQ Chemicals to Start Heptanoic Acid Production in Germany

  Production begins June 2025, enhancing carboxylic acid portfolio and supply chain security. Heptanoic acid serves sectors like performance materials, energy, consumer products, and aviation.
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  19 March 2025

  Groningen Seaports CEO Cas König to Depart

  Cas König will become CEO of North Sea Port in June 2025. Groningen Seaports will seek a new CEO, with CFO Harold Sanders leading in the interim.
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  19 March 2025

  Sinopec Unveils High-End Motor Oils with Longer Change Intervals

  New motor oils exceed API SQ/GF-7 specs, offering change intervals up to 25,000 km. Developed with advanced R&D, they perform well in extreme conditions and have seven national patents.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
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  18 March 2025

  LyondellBasell and Covestro Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

  PO11 unit closure due to overcapacity, high costs, and imports. LYB and Covestro focus on strategic assets and maintain customer relations. Shutdown by 2026.
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  18 March 2025

  LyondellBasell, Covestro to Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

  Closure due to global overcapacity, high costs, and weak demand. LYB to safely shut down by 2026. Commitment to European market and ongoing customer support remain.
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  18 March 2025

  Res Integra and Ohmium Launch 4MW Green Hydrogen Project in Sicily

  A 700-tonne hydrogen electrolyzer, powered by solar PV, will decarbonize industrial operations in Sicily, using advanced, scalable PEM technology for efficient, rapid deployment by 2025.
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  18 March 2025

  Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France

  The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.
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  17 March 2025

  Sinopec Achieves China's Largest Bunker Fuel Load

  Sinopec supplied 8,549 tons of fuel oil to the "Excellence," a vessel with offshore CCS, setting a record and enhancing China's port service capabilities.
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  17 March 2025

  Freepoint Eco-Systems Secures $50M Finance Facility with ING

  A $50M loan supports a new Ohio facility to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic, marking a significant step in expanding global waste plastic upcycling.
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  17 March 2025

  BASF Launches 54-Megawatt Electrolyzer at Ludwigshafen

  The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
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  13 March 2025

  AnQore Advances Sustainable Toy Supply Chain

  ELIX uses sustainable raw materials for E-LOOP CR products, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular solutions in the toy industry.
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  12 March 2025

  Perpetual Next Opens New Biomethanol Site in Delfzijl

  Groningen Seaports allocates a site for biomethanol production, supporting maritime fuel transition and boosting European raw materials strategy.
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  12 March 2025

  Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy in Sweden

  Facing financial challenges, the company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A trustee will oversee asset sales and operations, while subsidiaries in Germany and North America remain unaffected.
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  12 March 2025

  Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France

  The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
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  12 March 2025

  QEMETICA Plans Janikowo Soda Plant Hibernation

  High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.