All news (page 132)

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  22 September 2022

  INEOS Expands P-Series Glycol Ethers, Completes First Sales

  New PnBs enhance industrial coatings and home care, boosting efficiency and reducing solvent needs. European production strengthens market position amid global challenges.
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  22 September 2022

  NextChem Secures €194M for World's First Waste-to-Hydrogen Plant in Rome

  The €194M grant will fund a waste-to-hydrogen plant in Rome, producing hydrogen and ethanol by 2027, reducing CO2 emissions, and advancing waste treatment and hydrogen technology.
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  22 September 2022

  FUCHS PETROLUB SE: Pilot Plant for High-Performance Battery Electrolytes in Kaiserslautern

  The pilot plant will start in October 2022, producing high-quality battery electrolytes. A larger facility will follow by end of 2023, enhancing Europe's battery supply chain and reducing dependency.
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  22 September 2022

  Iberdrola and Foresa to Lead Green Methanol Production in Galicia

  The Green UMIA project in Caldas de Reis will produce 2,900 tons of renewable methanol annually, cut 58,000 tons of CO2 in 10 years, and create 900 jobs during construction and 265 during operation.
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  21 September 2022

  EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
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  21 September 2022

  Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The new plant, operational by 2025, will double Europe's liquid hydrogen capacity, meeting high-tech and mobility market demands, and aiding in the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles.

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  19 September 2022

  ADM Opens New Soy Protein Extrusion Facility in Serbia

  The new facility in Serbia boosts non-GMO soy protein production, meeting high demand in Europe and supporting the growing meat alternatives market in the EMEA region.
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  17 September 2022

  Evonik Expands Additive Capacity for Paints

  Evonik boosts capacity for TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus thickeners to meet rising demand and enhance global supply security.
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  16 September 2022

  Federal Government Takes Over Rosneft Deutschland

  The Federal Network Agency will manage Rosneft's assets to ensure Germany's oil supply. This includes securing jobs and future investments, with significant funding from the Federal and Länder Governments.
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  14 September 2022

  Topsoe and First Ammonia Partner for Largest Zero-Emission Ammonia Production

  The agreement reserves 5GW of SOEC capacity to produce green ammonia, displacing 5 BCM of natural gas and cutting 13 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Initial 500MW plants in Germany and the US by 2025.
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  14 September 2022

  Mura and Dow to Build Europe’s Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Germany

  The facility in Germany will recycle 120KTA of plastic by 2025, contributing to 600KTA by 2030. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin feedstocks and support a circular economy.
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  8 September 2022

  LyondellBasell Delays Berre Cracker Restart to 2023

  A fire-damaged ethylene cracker in France will remain offline until early 2023 due to high energy costs, low margins, and reduced demand.
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  8 September 2022

  thyssenkrupp to Build Germany's Largest Low-CO2 Steel Plant

  The new plant will cost over €2 billion, cut CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tons, and produce 2.5 million tons of low-CO2 steel annually, starting in 2026. The project supports national and EU climate goals.
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  8 September 2022

  Cummins Expands Belgium Electrolyzer Capacity to 1 GW with IPCEI Support

  With IPCEI support, Cummins will enhance its Belgium factory to produce 1 GW of PEM electrolyzers, boosting green hydrogen production and supporting global decarbonization efforts.
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  8 September 2022

  Merck Invests €130 Million to Expand Manufacturing in Molsheim, France

  The investment will boost single-use assembly production, create 800 jobs by 2028, and support growth in novel therapies and vaccines, aligning with sustainability goals and global expansion plans.
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  7 September 2022

  CropEnergies Acquires 50% Stake in Syclus

  The €1.8M investment aims to develop a plant for renewable ethylene production from ethanol, targeting 100,000 tonnes annually by 2026, supporting defossilisation and sustainability goals.
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  5 September 2022

  BASF and ARCUS Partner to Produce Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste

  The agreement enables the supply of pyrolysis oil for BASF's Ccycled™ products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing CO2 emissions by recycling non-mechanically recycled plastic waste.
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  2 September 2022

  Calibre Acquires RheinPerChemie from Evonik

  The acquisition expands Calibre's presence in Europe, making it a global persulphates supplier. The move enhances electrochemical capabilities and customer service across diverse markets.
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  1 September 2022

  Topsoe Approves Construction of World's Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Plant

  The new plant in Herning will have a 500 MW capacity, expandable to 5 GW. It aims to boost green fuel production and decarbonization, with construction starting in late 2022.
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  1 September 2022

  BASF, SABIC, and Linde Begin Construction of Electrically Heated Steam Cracker Plant

  The plant will use 6 MW of renewable energy to cut CO2 emissions by 90%. Funded by the German government, it aims to start in 2023, testing direct and indirect electric heating methods.
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  31 August 2022

  BASF Sells Nutrilife® Baking Enzymes to Lallemand

  The transaction is set to complete by September 30, 2022. Lallemand aims to expand its enzyme portfolio and ensure a smooth transition for Nutrilife® customers.
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  30 August 2022

  Air Products and ABP Partner on UK's First Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Facility

  The facility will import green ammonia to produce hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry. It aims to cut 580,000 tonnes of emissions annually and create 3,000 jobs, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
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  29 August 2022

  MetaboGen and BioGaia Open Pilot Plant for New Bacterial Strains in Sweden

  The new pilot plant in Eslöv will enable controlled fermentation and manufacturing of next-gen probiotic strains, supporting clinical studies and product development for commercialization.
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  29 August 2022

  Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement

  Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
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  29 August 2022

  UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna

  The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
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  27 August 2022

  Chevron Expands Lower Carbon Feedstock Project in Emden, Germany

  The Emden biorefinery expansion adds a pretreatment system to use diverse feedstocks for biodiesel, supporting low-carbon fuel production. Completion is expected by late 2023.
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  26 August 2022

  INEOS Phenol Acquires Mitsui Phenols Singapore, Expands Capacity by 1 Million Tonnes

  The acquisition adds 1 million tonnes capacity, enhances global customer support, and opens new markets in Asia, with completion expected in Q1 2023.
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  25 August 2022

  Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production

  Production up 25% with upgraded pre-treatment for diverse waste oils. Supports transport decarbonisation and future biofuel demand. Port of Amsterdam highlights its role in sustainable transition.
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  25 August 2022

  Novartis to Spin Off Sandoz into Standalone Company

  The spin-off aims to create a leading European generics and global biosimilars company, enhancing focus and growth for both entities, with completion expected in H2 2023, subject to approvals.
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  25 August 2022

  Investindustrial Sells Benvic to ICIG

  The sale includes Benvic's compounds business, pending regulatory approval. Benvic's medical activities in Italy remain with Investindustrial. The deal is expected to close by year-end.