All news (page 144)

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  16 January 2025

  Ren-Gas Chooses MAN Energy Solutions for Tampere E-Methane Plant

  MAN will supply a 50 MW methanation reactor for converting green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methane, supporting heavy transport and district heating in Tampere.
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  15 January 2025

  Coolbrook Featured in 2025 Global Cleantech 100

  The 2025 Global Cleantech 100 highlights firms driving sustainable innovation. Economic viability is key as cleantech evolves amid policy shifts and rising demand for climate solutions.
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  15 January 2025

  EET Hydrogen and ENKA to Build UK's First Large-Scale Low Carbon Hydrogen Plant

  The UK funds a 350MW hydrogen plant capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing decarbonization and economic growth in the North West.
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  14 January 2025

  Anaergia and Techbau to Build Five Biomethane Plants in Italy

  Five biomethane plants in Southern Italy will use anaerobic digestion to convert waste into renewable energy, with completion expected by 2025. Total investment: €100M; Anaergia revenue: C$25M.
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  13 January 2025

  Vulcan Energy: Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide Production

  Vulcan's plant in Germany produces Europe's first fully integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide, supporting green mobility and local supply chains.
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  13 January 2025

  Spolana Restructures for Future Transformation

  Production shifts focus to industrial decarbonisation, closing PVC and caprolactam lines, cutting 500 jobs, offering severance and retraining, while modernizing sulphuric acid production.

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  13 January 2025

  UK's Last Synthetic Ethanol Plant Closes

  UK chemical industry struggles with high energy costs, job losses, and lack of new plants. Calls for government action on energy, emissions, and trade policies.
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  10 January 2025

  Groningen Seaports Invests Amid Industry Challenges

  Despite a tough year, significant investments continue in industrial sites, with a focus on circular and green sectors, while managing setbacks and maintaining a positive outlook.
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  10 January 2025

  AkzoNobel Invests €22M in France to Streamline Operations

  €22M investment to modernize operations in France, leading to 211 job cuts and 29 new roles by 2026. Reorganization includes outlet transfers and closures.
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  9 January 2025

  Alleima Supports Preem's Renewable Jet Fuel Transition

  Heat exchanger tubes will aid a Swedish refinery's shift to renewable fuels, reducing emissions by 2-3 million tons annually and cutting fossil fuel production.
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  9 January 2025

  Perstorp Acquires Amsterdam Site to Enter Synthetic Ester Market

  The acquisition targets specialty fluids, focusing on sustainable synthetic esters for data center cooling, with plans for ISCC PLUS certification and backward integration.
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  8 January 2025

  Covestro Expands Ohio Production Facility

  Covestro invests in Ohio to boost polycarbonate production, meeting U.S. demand in automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. Operations to start by end of 2026.
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  8 January 2025

  Naturgy to Develop 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The alliance aims to produce 2.5 TWh of biomethane annually, cut CO₂ by 450,000 tonnes, and boost the circular economy by using organic waste for energy and local benefits.
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  7 January 2025

  Perpetual Next Issues Tender for 660,000 Tons of Bio Methanol Sales

  Perpetual Next seeks partners for bio methanol offtake, aiming for market leadership amid rising demand, with facilities in Europe and Asia, focusing on long-term global distribution.
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  6 January 2025

  MSD Ireland to Acquire WuXi Vaccines' Dundalk Facility

  The acquisition involves a €500M investment, adding 1,000 jobs across Ireland by 2025, enhancing vaccine production capabilities and strengthening Ireland's pharma sector.
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  26 December 2024

  Kao supplies CRESCENTIS saccharification enzymes to biomass research association

  Supplying saccharification enzymes to a Fukushima bioethanol facility to support research converting non-edible plant biomass into automotive bioethanol.
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  20 December 2024

  LKAB Seeks Permit for Luleå Industrial Park to Boost Europe's Critical Minerals Supply

  The permit application aims to enhance Europe's self-sufficiency in critical minerals, supporting the green transition and creating jobs, with full-scale operations planned for the 2030s.
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  19 December 2024

  ADNOC's Successful Takeover of Covestro

  XRG acquires 91.3% of Covestro shares. The deal awaits regulatory approval, aiming to enhance XRG's Performance Materials and Specialty Chemicals business. Completion expected in H2 2025.
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  19 December 2024

  Galp Sines Refinery Receives Biofuel Reactors

  The reactors will produce biofuels by 2026, marking a European first with an integrated green hydrogen facility. Total investment: €650M. 76 permanent jobs will be created.
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  17 December 2024

  Vulcan Energy Secures €879m Debt Commitment for Lionheart Project

  €879m conditional debt commitment signed with Export Finance Australia and seven banks for Phase One Lionheart Project, targeting a total debt package of €1.5bn-€1.6bn.
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  17 December 2024

  Aramis: D-HUBN CO2 Distribution Platform

  D-HUBN is an offshore platform for CO2 distribution, using hybrid energy. It coordinates CO2 transport to storage sites, focusing on safety and efficient operations.
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  11 December 2024

  Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line

  The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  6 December 2024

  WuXi Biologics Hits Key Milestones at Ireland Site with 16,000L PPQ Success and HPRA GMP Approvals

  The Dundalk site completed two successful PPQ runs and received GMP approval, enhancing its role in global biomanufacturing with innovative, sustainable processes and strong regulatory compliance.
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  4 December 2024

  Topsoe and Sasol to Provide E-Fuels Tech for German eSAF Plant

  The Leuna plant will produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually by 2027, funded by €130M from Germany's BMDV, using renewable feedstock and advanced technologies for SAF research.
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  4 December 2024

  Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum in Kokkola

  Arctial's study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts. Decision on plant construction expected by 2026–2027. Kokkola's infrastructure and green energy are key.
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  4 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
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  4 December 2024

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility

  The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
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  2 December 2024

  INEOS Enterprises to Sell INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7bn

  The sale includes 17 sites, 3 tech centers, and 900 employees. Completion expected in H1 2025, pending approvals. KPS aims to enhance profitability and innovation.
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  2 December 2024

  BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings

  Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.