All news (page 16)

• 14 April 2023

  Rotterdam Port Authority Allocates Site for 1 GW Green Hydrogen Plant

  An 11ha site on the Maasvlakte is being developed for a green hydrogen plant, leveraging wind energy from the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm. The plant aims to be operational by 2028.
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  14 April 2023

  Evonik Doubles Global VESTAMID® E Capacity in Shanghai and Marl

  The expansion in Shanghai and optimization in Marl will boost PEBA production, meeting high demand in athletic footwear and other industries, while enhancing sustainability with VESTAMID® eCO.
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  13 April 2023

  Versalis Invests in Specialized Elastomers Production in Ravenna

  The Ravenna site will see an €80M investment to boost production of thermoplastic rubbers, polybutadiene, and SBR for the tire and automotive sectors, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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  12 April 2023

  Heidelberg Materials and Linde to Build First Large-Scale CCU Facility in Cement Industry

  The world's first industrial-scale CCU facility in a cement plant will start in 2025, capturing 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually for reuse in manufacturing, supported by €15 million in German government funding.
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  12 April 2023

  Axens Partners with BioTJet for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in France

  The BioTJet project uses BioTfueL® technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel from non-food biomass, supported by ADEME, with a final investment decision expected by end 2024.
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  6 April 2023

  Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site and Cyanuric Chloride Business to ICIG

  The sale includes over 600 employees and all production plants. The transaction awaits antitrust clearance and Evonik committee approval, with completion expected by mid-2023.

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  4 April 2023

  Técnicas Reunidas starts engineering for CETAER's e-methanol plant in Spain

  The plant will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen and CO2, starting in 2026, with plans to expand to 300,000 tonnes by 2030. The project has received IDAE's "Pioneers 3 Plan" subsidy.
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  4 April 2023

  Air Liquide Launches ASU in Schwarzheide

  A new air separation unit in Schwarzheide strengthens battery production, supports various industries, and enhances regional supply chains while optimizing environmental impact.
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  3 April 2023

  EU Approves €450M Italian Aid for Renewable Hydrogen Production

  The EU approved a €450M Italian scheme to support renewable hydrogen and electricity production in brownfield areas, aiming to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies.
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  31 March 2023

  Neste Advances Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing at Porvoo Refinery

  The second series of runs processed 3,000 tons of waste plastic, advancing chemical recycling. Future plans include scaling to 400,000 tons annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030.
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  30 March 2023

  Stena Recycling Opens Battery Recycling Plant in Sweden

  The new facility recycles 95% of EV batteries, with a capacity of 10,000 tons annually. It aims to scale up as demand grows, fostering industry cooperation for a circular economy.
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  30 March 2023

  UK Government Selects Essar Vertex Hydrogen Project for Hydrogen Economy Development

  The UK Government's £20bn funding supports hydrogen projects, boosting investment and job creation. Vertex Hydrogen will produce 350MW by 2026, capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 using HyNet's infrastructure.
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  29 March 2023

  Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp

  The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
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  27 March 2023

  ADNOC to Develop Low-Carbon Ammonia Chain in North Rhine-Westphalia

  ADNOC signed an MoU to produce and transport low-carbon ammonia in North Rhine-Westphalia, aiming to support industrial decarbonization and renewable energy initiatives.
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  27 March 2023

  Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Invests in PET Recycling Plant in Belgium

  Awarded a nine-year contract, the new plant will recycle 27,500 tonnes of PET annually, using advanced technology to handle complex materials and produce high-quality recycled PET.
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  27 March 2023

  LyondellBasell and EEW Partner on Advanced Waste Sorting

  The LOI explores a strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics from incineration waste, supporting advanced sorting infrastructure and reducing CO2 emissions by diverting plastics from incineration.
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  23 March 2023

  OMNI to Help Zaragoza Become First Zero Waste City

  Zaragoza will use the Omni200 plant to convert non-recyclable waste into methanol and hydrogen, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030. The plant starts in 2026, reducing CO2eq by 100,000 tonnes annually.
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  23 March 2023

  Air Liquide Develops Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Technology in Antwerp

  A new pilot plant in Antwerp will convert ammonia to hydrogen with an optimized carbon footprint, supporting the energy transition. Operational in 2024, it receives financial backing from the Flemish Government.
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  22 March 2023

  WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz

  The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
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  22 March 2023

  Zaragoza to Invest €280M in World's First Zero Waste Treatment Plant

  Zaragoza's new plant will convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen and methanol, aiming for zero waste to landfill and zero emissions by 2030, with significant long-term economic savings.
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  22 March 2023

  Terrae Novo Seeks £100m for Humber Plant Backed by Traditum

  A start-up aims to convert non-recyclable plastic and bio waste into low-carbon fuels and new plastics, planning a plant in Humber to process 60,000 tonnes of waste annually, creating 25 local jobs.
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  22 March 2023

  UBQ Materials to Build Sustainable Plastic Factory in the Netherlands

  The new factory in Bergen op Zoom will hire 140 employees, process 104,600 tons of waste annually, and support the region's transition to a circular economy with sustainable materials.
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  21 March 2023

  Stora Enso and Kolon Partner on Bio-Based Materials

  They signed a Joint Development Agreement to create and commercialize bio-based polyesters and renewable binder resins for packaging, car tires, electronics, and more, leveraging their combined expertise.
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  21 March 2023

  Olin to Close Dutch Cumene Plant

  Operations will cease at epoxy resin facilities in South Korea and Brazil. Q1 2023 results will include $57M in restructuring charges, with $15M as non-cash asset impairments.
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  17 March 2023

  PowerCo Begins Construction of Second Gigafactory in Valencia

  The new gigafactory in Valencia will start production in 2026, creating over 3,000 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs. It aims for sustainable battery production with green electricity.
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  16 March 2023

  New Recycling Plant in Lommel to Process Butter Tubs and Shampoo Bottles

  A new recycling plant in Lommel will process 40,000 tonnes of plastic annually, creating 65 jobs. Operational by October 2024, it supports Belgium's circular economy and sustainable practices.
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  16 March 2023

  Fortum Begins Battery Recycling in Germany

  The new recycling hub in Kirchardt processes lithium-ion batteries and connects to a facility in Finland, offering sustainable, high-recovery recycling for the European automotive market.
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  15 March 2023

  TotalEnergies and Paprec Launch Advanced Plastic Film Recycling in France

  A new agreement secures waste supply for an advanced recycling plant in Grandpuits, set to process 15,000 tons annually by 2024, producing recycled plastics with properties of food-grade virgin plastics.