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18 November 2023
Porthos Launches First CO2 Storage Project in Rotterdam
Porthos will invest €1.3 billion in a CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, operational by 2026. It will store 2.5 Mton CO2 annually for 15 years, aiding Dutch climate goals.
17 November 2023
Teijin Aramid Joins EU Critical Chemicals Alliance
The EU Critical Chemicals Alliance addresses industry challenges, promoting sustainability and competitiveness. Teijin Aramid aims to contribute expertise and support responsible innovation.
16 November 2023
Svensk Plaståtervinning Opens Advanced Plastic Sorting Plant in Sweden
The new plant in Motala processes 42 metric tons per hour, recovering 12 plastic types with 98% purity. It aims for zero waste, downcycling, and emissions, leveraging advanced sorting and digital monitoring.
16 November 2023
Repsol and Pontegadea Partner on 618 MW Renewable Portfolio
The 618 MW portfolio includes 12 wind farms and 2 solar plants in Spain, valued at €740M. This is the third partnership, aiming to accelerate objectives and maximize returns.
10 November 2023
Vynova to Invest in New Alcoholate Plant in Germany
The new plant will replace existing facilities due to regulatory closure by 2027, ensuring local supply for European biodiesel production.
10 November 2023
ABB to Provide Electrical Engineering for Danish Green Hydrogen Facility
The 1 GW Esbjerg plant will produce 90,000 tons of hydrogen annually, aiding decarbonization. ABB's involvement supports EU renewable hydrogen goals and will create 60 jobs.
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10 November 2023
Novo Nordisk to Invest €5.6 Billion in Expanding Danish Manufacturing Facilities
The €5.6 billion investment will expand API and packaging capacity, create 800 jobs, and enhance sustainability. Completion is expected between 2025-2029, with 3,000 external workers during construction.
10 November 2023
Sandoz Opens New Antibiotic Plant in Austria and Biosimilar Center in Germany
EUR 175M investment enhances penicillin production and biosimilar development, improving ecological footprint and securing European supply. Supported by Austrian and Bavarian governments.
6 November 2023
Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
31 October 2023
OMV and Interzero to Build Europe's Largest Chemical Recycling Sorting Facility
The facility in Germany will process 260,000 tonnes of mixed plastics annually, creating 120 jobs. It will supply feedstock for chemical recycling, with production starting in 2026.
26 October 2023
Mura Technology Launches First Commercial HydroPRS™ Recycling Plant in Teesside
The plant will process 'unrecyclable' plastics, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions. Key industry figures attended the launch, highlighting collaboration and economic benefits.
26 October 2023
TotalEnergies Acquires Renewable Aggregator Quadra Energy
The acquisition strengthens TotalEnergies' power business in Germany, leveraging Quadra Energy's expertise, weather-forecasting platform, and local developer knowledge to enhance trading and marketing activities.
26 October 2023
Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France
Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
25 October 2023
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Sodium-Ion Battery Facility in Sweden
Fluor will provide FEED services for the first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery facility in Sweden, with project management from its UK office. Completion is expected by early 2024.
24 October 2023
bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project
H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
16 October 2023
Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste
By 2030, 15 biomethane plants will manage 4 TWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by 728,000 tons annually. This supports green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and rural economic development.
16 October 2023
BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
The expansion adds 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, includes a second ethylene oxide plant, and creates 100+ jobs, supporting growth in Europe for detergent, automotive, and construction industries.
13 October 2023
Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility
The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
12 October 2023
Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
12 October 2023
BASF to Build New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Germany
The new plant will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. It will employ 30 people and use renewable raw materials via fermentation, operational by late 2025.
11 October 2023
Arcadia eFuels Selects Plug Power for 280 MW Electrolyzer in Denmark
The Vordingborg plant will use wind power to produce 120 TPD of green hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for commercial operation by late 2026.
11 October 2023
MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal
The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
11 October 2023
ORLEN and Yokogawa Partner for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
They aim to produce 70,000 tonnes of carbon-neutral synthetic aviation fuel annually by 2030, using a digital twin to optimize processes and existing infrastructure for seamless integration.
11 October 2023
Solvay to Cut Soda Ash Production in Torrelavega
Production at Torrelavega will drop by 300-600 kilotons annually from January 2024. The site will focus on regional customers and sustainability, while exports shift to Green River, WY.
10 October 2023
Tarragona Port Unveils €150M Sustainable Investment Plan
The plan focuses on decarbonization, logistics, and safety, with key projects like a Logistics Zone and Contradique de Poniente to boost efficiency and support industrial transformation.
10 October 2023
thyssenkrupp nucera and Neste Reserve 120 MW Electrolyser Capacity for Porvoo Refinery
The agreement includes six 20 MW modules for green hydrogen production at Porvoo refinery, aiming for sustainability by 2030. Neste also explores using thermal energy for district heating.
9 October 2023
PCG to Build Asia's Largest Chemical Recycling Plant
The plant in Johor will convert end-of-life plastics into pyrolysis oil, supporting a circular economy and sustainable plastics production, operational by 2026.
9 October 2023
Repsol Starts Renewable Hydrogen Production at Petronor Refinery
The 2.5 MW electrolyzer produces 350 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, reducing carbon footprints and powering transport. Future plans include larger electrolyzers and regional hydrogen initiatives.
7 October 2023
IONWAY to Build First Plant in Nysa, Poland
The new plant will create 900 jobs, run on renewable energy, and support the EU Green Deal. The Polish government backs the €1.7 billion investment with €350 million in grants.
5 October 2023
Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Biofuels and Hydrogen Units at Galp Sines Refinery
The projects aim to reduce the refinery's carbon footprint, producing renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and green hydrogen, with a total investment of €650 million.
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