All news (page 186)

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  9 October 2024

  CycleØ Group to invest €100m in four biomethane plants in Ireland

  The investment will support decarbonization, waste management, and create green jobs, with no financial risk for farmers, using innovative nitrogen stripping technology.
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  8 October 2024

  Odlo and DePoly pilot chemical recycling for circular base layer

  Using 20 kg of cut-off base-layer fabric, the trial will depolymerise PET to monomers and rebuild recycled PET yarn; funded by a CHF 24,000 Innosuisse grant.
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  8 October 2024

  Covestro Invests €100M in R&D to Enhance Global Innovation Centers

  Investments focus on digitalization, circular economy, and innovation in process technology, enhancing R&D capabilities in key global sites for sustainable solutions.
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  8 October 2024

  Qemetica Soda Polska secures PLN 100 million for biomass boiler conversion

  The project will cut coal use by 100,000 tonnes annually, reduce CO2 by 200,000 tonnes, and includes a biomass fuel system, aiming for zero coal by 2033. Completion is expected in 2027.
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  8 October 2024

  E.ON Hydrogen taps ANDRITZ for Essen electrolyzer study

  The study covers feasibility and safety for a 20 MW plant to produce 2,300 tons of green hydrogen annually, supporting local transport and industry, with completion expected in 2024.
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  7 October 2024

  EU Renewable Hydrogen Auction Winners Sign Grants for New Production

  Six projects receive EU funding to produce renewable hydrogen, with support over ten years, aiming to cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across various sectors.
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  7 October 2024

  Archroma Invests in El Prat Facility to Boost Paper and Packaging Capacity

  The El Prat plant marks 50 years, expanding by 32,000 tons annually with a €20M investment, creating 30 jobs, and enhancing sustainability and innovation in the European market.
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  3 October 2024

  LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

  The sale, valued at €460M, includes 5 sites and 400 employees. Proceeds will reduce net debt. Transaction expected to close in H1 2025, pending regulatory approval.
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  2 October 2024

  Zaragoza Opens Europe's First Biorefinery

  The biorefinery converts urban waste into high-value products, supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill waste, while creating jobs and promoting sustainable growth.
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  2 October 2024

  RPM International to Open Resin Facility in Belgium

  The new facility will enhance manufacturing, supply chain efficiency, and cost reduction, supporting global growth and operational goals. Opening is set for late 2024.
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  1 October 2024

  Covestro and ADNOC Sign Investment Agreement for Public Takeover Offer

  ADNOC offers €62/share, supporting Covestro's growth strategy. A 10% capital increase will raise €1.17 billion. Shareholders gain a 54% premium.
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  1 October 2024

  DLR Begins Construction of Power-to-Liquid Fuel Facility in Leuna

  The facility will optimize e-fuels, bridging research and industrial production, with €130M funding, aiming to decarbonize transport and enhance Leuna's role in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
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  1 October 2024

  Indaver Opens Advanced Recycling Plant in Antwerp

  The plant recycles polystyrene and polyolefins into high-quality raw materials for food packaging, aiding EU recycling targets and using green energy. Full operation starts end of 2024.
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  1 October 2024

  Covestro Backs ADNOC's €1.17 Billion Takeover with Strategic Investment

  The agreement supports sustainable growth, offers a 54% premium to shareholders, and ensures governance continuity, with a 10% capital increase for strategic implementation.
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  30 September 2024

  Vioneo to produce fossil-free plastics from green methanol in Antwerp

  The project aims to cut CO2 emissions, create jobs, and needs stakeholder support, regulatory backing, and customer commitment for success.
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  28 September 2024

  Electrochaea scales to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator, launches first commercial project in Denmark

  The company developed CO2-neutral synthetic methane tech, secured €27.96M funding, and optimized plant design, reducing CAPEX and OPEX for the BioCat-Roslev project in Denmark.
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  26 September 2024

  INEOS Inovyn launches major solar farm in Belgium for Net Zero transition

  The solar farm, with 60MW capacity, cuts CO2 by 14,000 tonnes annually, aiding Europe's green goals. It features advanced panels and supports low carbon product development.
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  24 September 2024

  PCI Pharma invests $365M in EU and US facilities for advanced drug delivery and device products

  Investments enhance drug-device assembly, packaging, and storage in the US and EU, focusing on injectables and biologics, with new facilities in Illinois and Ireland.
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  24 September 2024

  Solvay to End Production at Salindres Site

  68 positions will be cut by late 2025 due to ongoing financial losses. Provisions of €50M will be recorded in Q3 2024, with cash-out starting in 2025. 2024 EBITDA and FCF guidance remain unchanged.
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  24 September 2024

  CARBIOS and Selenis Partner to Produce Sustainable PETG for Cosmetics and Healthcare

  The partnership leverages enzymatic depolymerization and polymerization expertise to create sustainable PETG from PET waste, meeting high standards for cosmetics and healthcare packaging.
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  23 September 2024

  Northvolt Cuts 1600 Jobs in Sweden

  Operations in Sweden are scaled back to focus on battery production, affecting 1,600 jobs. Support measures for impacted employees are in place, with ongoing union negotiations.
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  20 September 2024

  Eskom and Sasol Partner to Explore LNG for South Africa's Energy Needs

  The MoU aims to assess LNG needs, infrastructure, and supply for power generation, supporting South Africa's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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  19 September 2024

  Nyrstar achieves The Zinc Mark at four zinc smelters

  Four Nyrstar zinc smelters secured The Zinc Mark, verified under The Copper Mark framework for responsible production and assessed against responsible-production criteria.
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  19 September 2024

  LYB Begins Construction of Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling

  The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into new polymers, supporting Germany's circular economy goals. Startup is set for 2026, with EU funding of 40 million euros.
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  18 September 2024

  Sinopec and Técnicas Reunidas JV awarded petrochemical project in Kazakhstan

  The €2.3B steam cracker project in Atirau will use local gas to produce 1,300 kta of ethylene. Completion is expected by 2028, with Lummus Technologies as the technology licensor.
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  18 September 2024

  AMG Opens Europe's First Lithium Hydroxide Refinery

  The new refinery in Germany will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, with plans to expand capacity to 100,000 tons by 2030, supporting Europe's EV market and critical raw material independence.
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  17 September 2024

  Antwerp Chemical Firms Explore Waste Water Reuse with CHERISH2O Project

  The CHERISH2O project at Antwerp's port aims to purify and reuse industrial waste water, reducing water consumption and mitigating drought risks, supported by €730,000 in funding from the Flemish government.
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  16 September 2024

  SkyNRG and Skellefteå Kraft's Project SkyKraft

  Project SkyKraft explores producing eSAF from renewable energy and biogenic CO2 in Northern Sweden, supporting EU decarbonization and Skellefteå's green industry growth.
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  16 September 2024

  Indian Oil Corporation Chooses Univation's UNIPOL PE Process for Major Production Line in India

  The new line will produce 650,000 tons of polyethylene annually, using advanced technologies for diverse applications, including packaging and high-performance films.
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  16 September 2024

  E-Lyte Opens First German Electrolyte Production Plant

  The new plant in Kaiserslautern produces 20,000 tons of electrolytes annually for batteries, enhancing sustainability and efficiency. The project is backed by the German Environmental Innovation Programme.