All news (page 183)

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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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  27 December 2024

  Stamicarbon (MAIRE) awarded NX STAMI licensing/PDP for low‑carbon urea/DEF plant in Canada and supplies HP stripper to Nutrien

  2,500 MTPD urea and 1,500 MTPD DEF at Belle Plaine with CCS; licence/PDP on FID, operations by 2029; replacement high‑pressure urea stripper for Nutrien Fort Saskatchewan.
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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

  Chlorum Solutions USA to build first U.S. chlor-alkali plant in Casa Grande, Arizona

  Small-scale $70M plant will use membrane electrolysis to make sodium hypochlorite, HCl and caustic soda for Arizona without storing liquefied chlorine, boosting local supply resilience.
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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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  12 December 2024

  Covestro to build Leverkusen pilot plant for Vulkollan chemical recycling

  Pilot plant will test a chemical recycling process for Vulkollan elastomers, reclaiming >90% of end-of-life material and cutting carbon footprint by up to two thirds; construction ~1 year.
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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.
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  2 December 2024

  Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
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  1 December 2024

  Técnicas Reunidas confirms ORLEN ethylene plant continuation and Hassi Messaoud relaunch for SONATRACH

  Says ethylene project scope remains in backlog; Algerian refinery project fully relaunched and a JV partner replaced; statement aims to clarify recent media reports.
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  28 November 2024

  FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG

  The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
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  27 November 2024

  Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer

  The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
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  26 November 2024

  Sasol and Air Liquide Secure Renewable Energy for Secunda

  A consortium will supply 260 MW of wind and solar energy to decarbonize Secunda, aiming for 1,200 MW by 2030, contributing to a 30% GHG reduction target.
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  25 November 2024

  EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain

  The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
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  25 November 2024

  TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède

  Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.