All news (page 136)

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  12 May 2022

  Valmet to Supply BioPower Plant and BioTrac System to ORLEN Poludnie in Poland

  Valmet will provide technology for a bioethanol plant in Poland, including a BioTrac system and a BioPower CHP plant. The project supports ORLEN's biofuels market growth and EU bio-additives targets.
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  12 May 2022

  Explosion at Melamin Chemical Factory in Slovenia

  Over 20 injured, 2 severely, and 5 missing after an explosion. Fire contained, building damaged. Facility is a major regional employer, producing resins. Worst industrial fire in Slovenia recently.
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  12 May 2022

  Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Teesside, UK

  A new lithium hydroxide plant in Teesside will process low-carbon feedstocks for Europe's battery market, aiming for 96,000tpa production by 2030, with commercial output expected by Q4 2024.
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  11 May 2022

  AMG Lithium Breaks Ground on Germany's First Lithium Hydroxide Plant

  The plant will supply Europe's battery industry with high-purity lithium hydroxide, starting with 20,000 MT annually and expandable to 100,000 MT. This supports electromobility and energy storage trends.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
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  4 May 2022

  BASF Expands Methane Sulfonic Acid Production in Germany

  Increased global demand for methane sulfonic acid drives production expansion to 50,000 metric tons annually at Ludwigshafen. MSA is a biodegradable, high-performance acid used in various industries.

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  4 May 2022

  INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland

  The trial at Grangemouth will test repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen, aiming to support a low-cost, low-disruption hydrogen system for UK homes and businesses.
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  4 May 2022

  Volkswagen and SEAT to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Spain's Electrification

  The investment will fund a battery Gigafactory in Valencia, electric vehicle production, and a supplier ecosystem. A photovoltaic plant will supply green energy to the Gigafactory.
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  3 May 2022

  Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden

  The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
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  3 May 2022

  Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

  The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.
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  28 April 2022

  Keliber Receives Permit for Lithium Plant in Kokkola

  The plant will convert spodumene concentrate to battery-grade lithium hydroxide for EV batteries. Construction starts this summer, with production set for 2024.
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  27 April 2022

  MOL and Plug Power to Build Major Green Hydrogen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 1,600 tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing 25,000 tons of CO2. It supports carbon neutrality goals and energy independence, operational by 2023.
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  25 April 2022

  Enova Grants NOK 10 Million to INOVYN's Hydrogen Project in Norway

  The project will build a 20MW electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 22,000 tonnes. Enova's support aids innovation and aims for a 30% emission reduction by 2030.
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  22 April 2022

  Covestro Expands TPU Film Production in Germany

  Investing millions, the Bomlitz site will boost TPU film capacity to meet global demand, enhance sustainability, and switch to green electricity by 2023, creating new jobs and focusing on bio-based products.
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  22 April 2022

  European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal

  The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
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  21 April 2022

  Groningen Seaports Invests €43.7M in Oosterhorn-Zuid Development

  The €43.7M investment will develop Oosterhorn-Zuid to meet growing industrial demand, support sustainable growth, and boost regional employment. Many companies have already reserved land.
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  20 April 2022

  Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl

  The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
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  19 April 2022

  Hungarian Mayor Visits SEMCORP's Debrecen Factory Under Construction

  The factory, focused on lithium-ion battery separators, is progressing as planned with strong local support, creating 440 jobs. Initial hiring targets administrative staff and technicians.
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  19 April 2022

  Chimcomplex Invests in Green Technology for Eco-Friendly Polyols in Romania

  The project, co-financed by Innovation Norway, aims to enhance competitiveness by producing eco-friendly polyols, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy principles over 22 months.
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  19 April 2022

  Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany

  A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.
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  15 April 2022

  Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden

  A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.
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  13 April 2022

  Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal

  Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
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  12 April 2022

  Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline

  The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
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  11 April 2022

  Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam

  The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
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  8 April 2022

  Lhyfe and wpd Partner for Green Hydrogen Production at Swedish Offshore Wind Farm

  The project will produce green hydrogen using offshore wind power in Söderhamn, Sweden, aiming for 600 MW capacity and 240 tonnes daily output, enhancing local industry and supporting climate goals.
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  7 April 2022

  Raffinerie Heide Advances Green Hydrogen Project

  The State Government of Schleswig-Holstein has budgeted €194 million for the HySCALE100 project, aiming to decarbonize petrochemical and cement industries with large-scale green hydrogen production.
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  7 April 2022

  INEOS Nitriles to build new Acetonitrile plant in Köln

  The new 15 ktpa facility will enhance supply to European customers, support key sectors, and improve sustainability and environmental impact, reinforcing the Köln site's production capacity.
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  6 April 2022

  WeylChem Opens New Multi-Purpose Plant in France

  The new plant in Lamotte enhances flexibility and capacity for complex molecule synthesis with advanced automation. It includes upgraded equipment for high-temperature and high-pressure operations.
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  6 April 2022

  Veolia to Produce CO2-Neutral Biofuel at Metsä Fibre’s Finland Plant

  The project will produce 12,000 tons of CO2-neutral biomethanol annually, reducing 30,000 tons of CO2 emissions, and is replicable at most pulp mills, enhancing EU biofuel feedstock and energy security.
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  5 April 2022

  AMG Lithium and EPC Group finalize engineering for lithium hydroxide plant in Germany

  The project focuses on financial, time, quality, environmental targets, and safety. Both companies plan future collaborations to leverage synergies.