All news (page 130)

• 

  25 November 2022

  BMW to Invest Over €2 Billion in Hungarian Plant by 2025

  The new plant in Debrecen will create 500+ jobs, feature advanced battery assembly, and launch a dual education program. It aims for sustainability with reduced carbon footprint and faster, longer-range batteries.
• 

  25 November 2022

  TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Polymer Production for Automotive in France

  A new line at Carling will produce 15,000 tons/year of recycled polypropylene for automotive, addressing circular economy challenges and meeting high-quality standards. Commissioning is set for 2024.
• 

  22 November 2022

  Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to Produce Renewable Hydrogen at Grandpuits

  Investing €130M, a new hydrogen unit at Grandpuits will use biogas and carbon capture to cut CO2 emissions by 150,000 tonnes annually, aiding sustainable aviation fuel production and carbon neutrality goals.
• 

  18 November 2022

  LyondellBasell Advances Recycling Plant in Germany

  The plant will use MoReTec technology to convert plastic waste into feedstock for new plastics. Start-up is planned for 2025, with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.
• 

  17 November 2022

  Air Products and Mabanaft to Build Green Energy Terminal in Hamburg

  The terminal will import green ammonia, convert it to hydrogen, and distribute it across northern Germany, supporting the energy transition and decarbonization efforts. Completion is targeted for 2026.
• 

  17 November 2022

  Circularise secures €11M funding from Brightlands, Asahi Kasei, Neste, 4impact

  Circularise will use the funds to advance its blockchain-based digital product passports and mass balance bookkeeping software, supporting the shift to a circular economy in industrial supply chains.

• 

  15 November 2022

  First Hydrogen Train in World's Largest Fleet Unveiled in Frankfurt

  The first hydrogen train for the Taunus system was presented, marking a step towards zero-emission mobility. The fleet will start operating in December, replacing diesel trains and reducing local emissions.
• 

  14 November 2022

  NeoGreen Portugal to Launch Green Hydrogen Facility in Sines

  A €1B investment will establish a 500MW+ electrolyser project in Sines, supported by the Portuguese government, aiming to advance the National Strategy for Hydrogen and attract global investments.
• 

  14 November 2022

  Chevron Phillips Chemical Expands PAO Unit in Belgium

  The PAO unit expansion in Beringen will boost production, create jobs, and support global demand for PAOs used in lubricants, greases, and innovative applications like electric vehicles and windmills.
• 

  10 November 2022

  Vision Energy and Linde Engineering Partner on Green Energy Terminal in the Netherlands

  They've signed an agreement to accelerate engineering for a Green Energy Terminal in Vlissingen, focusing on hydrogen carriers, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels, aiming for completion by Q3 2023.
• 

  8 November 2022

  LKAB Acquires Major Stake in REEtec, Strengthens Nordic Rare Earth Industry

  A new factory in Norway will use innovative, sustainable technology to process rare earth elements, boosting European self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on China. Production starts in 2024.
• 

  4 November 2022

  Chevron Expands at North Sea Port Ghent

  Chevron is adding a 2,000 m² logistics hall for additive storage at its Ghent site, equipped with solar panels. This marks the first phase of a broader expansion strategy.
• 

  3 November 2022

  Stora Enso Advances Bioplastic Pilot Plant in Belgium

  A new pilot plant in Belgium is set to produce bioplastics using FuraCore® technology, aiming for commercial production by 2026. The facility will initially use fructose, later switching to non-food biomass.
• 

  1 November 2022

  Plastipak Opens New Recycling Facility in Toledo, Spain

  The new facility converts PET flake into food-grade rPET pellets, producing 20,000 tonnes annually. It features advanced energy-saving tech, including 1800 solar panels, reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
• 

  31 October 2022

  Haldor Topsoe Starts Commissioning eSMR Methanol Demo Plant in Denmark

  The eSMR Methanol demo plant in Foulum will validate electrified technology for cost-competitive methanol from biogas. Supported by EUDP and Aarhus University, it aims for full operation by early 2022.
• 

  31 October 2022

  INEOS and Plastic Energy to produce 100,000 tonnes of recycled raw materials in Köln

  The new plant in Köln will use advanced recycling to convert plastic waste into virgin-quality polymers, reducing emissions and supporting a circular economy. Production starts by end of 2026.
• 

  24 October 2022

  Highfield Resources secures €320.6M for Muga Potash Project

  The financing includes €300M for construction and €20.6M for cost overruns. The term is 10 years for the main facility and 5 years for the overrun facility. HFR shares rose 12% to A$0.84.
• 

  24 October 2022

  NextChem Awards LanzaTech Contract for Rome Hydrogen Valley Project

  The engineering phase for the Hydrogen Valley in Rome has begun, focusing on waste-to-chemical technology to produce circular ethanol and hydrogen, with completion expected in 2023.
• 

  19 October 2022

  Borealis Launches Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Austria

  The new plant will recycle 60 kilotonnes of polyolefins annually, boosting high-quality recycled plastics. Construction starts in 2023, with production by 2025, supporting sustainability goals.
• 

  18 October 2022

  Cellforce Group Advances Sustainable Battery Production in Europe

  The new facility near Reutlingen will develop high-performance battery cells, enhance e-mobility, and create jobs. It features sustainable practices and significant government funding.
• 

  18 October 2022

  Toyo Ink Opens CNT Dispersion Plant in Hungary

  The new plant in Hungary produces CNT dispersions for EV batteries, supplying SK On. It aims to expand production sixfold by 2023, supporting the growing EV market and global supply chain.
• 

  17 October 2022

  Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  Eni is studying the feasibility of a new bio-refinery in Livorno, focusing on hydrogenated biofuel production, leveraging existing infrastructure, and aiming for decarbonization and employment stability.
• 

  13 October 2022

  TotalEnergies and Indaver Sign Agreement for Recycled Petrochemical Feedstock

  The agreement involves purchasing petrochemical feedstock from recycled mixed polyolefins waste, processed into high-quality circular polymers suitable for demanding applications, including food-grade packaging.
• 

  12 October 2022

  OMV Petrom Invests EUR 130 Million in New Aromatics Unit at Petrobrazi Refinery

  The new unit will double aromatic product capacity to 100 kt/year by 2026, meeting modern BAT standards. It will produce gasoline with <1% benzene and more toluene for various industrial uses.
• 

  12 October 2022

  Smartenergy to Build 200 MWe Green Hydrogen Plant in Sardinia

  The project will redevelop Porto Torres, leveraging solar, wind, and green hydrogen to decarbonize the area, create jobs, and produce green methanol and e-fuels, with completion by 2030.
• 

  12 October 2022

  PCG Completes Perstorp Acquisition

  The acquisition enhances PCG's growth in specialty chemicals, aligns with sustainability goals, and aims to expand Perstorp's presence in Asia Pacific while advancing green projects like Project Air.
• 

  12 October 2022

  Covestro Breaks Ground on New Aniline Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant will boost MDI production, create 40 jobs, and enhance energy efficiency. It aims to meet rising demand for insulation materials amid high energy costs and sustainability trends.
• 

  11 October 2022

  CUSTOMCELLS Expands R&D and Production in Itzehoe

  The new site will boost patent applications, sustainable construction, and employee growth, enhancing innovation and production capabilities while promoting renewable energy and sustainable mobility.
• 

  11 October 2022

  Cepsa and Port of Rotterdam to Create Europe's First Green Hydrogen Corridor

  The corridor will decarbonize industry and maritime transport, support EU energy independence, and is expected to be operational by 2027, with plans for further expansion from Huelva.
• 

  6 October 2022

  LignoValue: Europe's First Bio-Aromatics Pilot Line from Lignin

  The LignoValue Pilot in Belgium demonstrates continuous lignin depolymerization, producing bio-aromatics to replace fossil-based chemicals, aiming for industrial-scale production and reduced CO2 emissions.