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10 July 2024
BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany
Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
8 July 2024
D-CRBN and ArcelorMittal trial CO₂-to-CO plasma at Ghent
Industrial pilot connects a plasma CO₂-to-CO unit to a carbon-capture stream to produce CO for blast-furnace reductant use or as feedstock for chemicals and fuels.
8 July 2024
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Biomass Power Plant
The new plant cuts CO2 emissions by 70%, saving 50,000 tons annually. It will cover 95% of energy needs from renewables. The goal is CO2 neutrality by 2030 with global energy-saving projects.
6 July 2024
Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen Partner for Green Hydrogen and Bio-Methanol Production in Norway
The partnership will produce bio-e-methanol from bio-waste and hydrogen, doubling methanol output. The first project in Øyer aims for 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen.
5 July 2024
Corre Energy and SemperPower to Develop Major Battery Storage in Europe
The joint venture will create a 320MW 2-hour battery project in the Netherlands, aiding grid balance, reducing CO2, and complementing CAES plans, with operations expected to start in 2026.
4 July 2024
Covestro and bp Sign 10-Year Solar Power Agreement in Spain
The agreement boosts Covestro's renewable energy use in Spain to 30%, cutting CO2 emissions by 16,000 tonnes annually, supporting climate neutrality by 2035.
4 July 2024
Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena
The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
4 July 2024
Lhyfe and Fives Partner to Decarbonize Industrial Combustion with Green Hydrogen
The partnership accelerates energy transition by using green hydrogen in industrial combustion, targeting metals, glass, and cement industries in Europe and North America.
3 July 2024
Exolum to Demonstrate LOHC Transport and Storage in Repurposed UK Infrastructure
The project, backed by UK funding, aims to prove LOHC transport and storage in repurposed oil infrastructure, advancing hydrogen logistics and supporting energy transition efforts. Completion by 2024.
2 July 2024
Shell Pauses Construction of Rotterdam Biofuels Facility
Construction is paused to address project delivery and market conditions. Contractor numbers will reduce, slowing activity to control costs and optimize sequencing, ensuring future competitiveness.
1 July 2024
TotalEnergies Acquires Tecoil for Lubricant Oil Regeneration in Europe
The acquisition enhances lubricant production with re-refined base oils, reducing carbon footprint and meeting demand for sustainable, high-performance products.
27 June 2024
Fluor to Provide EPCM Services for Northvolt’s Battery Facility in Germany
Fluor will handle engineering, procurement, and construction management for Phase One of a $4.8 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Germany, with completion set for 2027.
26 June 2024
Trinseo Opens PMMA Depolymerization Facility in Italy
The new facility in Rho, Italy, advances sustainable recycling of PMMA, converting it to high-purity MMA. This supports a circular economy and meets high-demand applications like vehicle taillights.
26 June 2024
EuroAPI FOCUS-27 Plan: Job Cuts and Facility Divestments
The FOCUS-27 plan aims to boost competitiveness with €110-120M restructuring costs, €350-400M CAPEX, and €75-80M annual EBITDA by 2027, focusing on high-value APIs and strategic sites.
25 June 2024
Arkema Licenses PEKK Technology to SEQENS for Medical Implants
The partnership enables PEKK production for long-term medical implants, leveraging expertise in polymer synthesis and global distribution networks.
25 June 2024
DePoly Begins Showcase Plant Construction in Switzerland
The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
25 June 2024
Södra to Lead Global Kraft Lignin Production in Sweden
The new facility will produce kraft lignin, replacing fossil materials in various applications. The investment exceeds 2 billion SEK, with operations starting in 2027, supporting the green transition.
25 June 2024
Braskem and TNO Partner to Enhance Polyolefin Recycling
The partnership aims to advance Möbius dissolution-based recycling technology, improving plastic residue purification and sustainability, yielding near-virgin grade polymer resin for broader applications.
21 June 2024
Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics
The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
20 June 2024
WACKER Begins Construction of New Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic
The new site in Karlovy Vary will produce high-performance silicones by 2025, creating 200 jobs. It supports key industries like electromobility and medical care, enhancing WACKER's European production.
19 June 2024
Generalitat Valenciana and IGNIS Sign MOU for Castellón Green Ammonia and Hydrogen Project
The project aims to produce 800,000 tonnes/year of green ammonia, create 1,300 jobs, and cut 2 million tonnes of CO2 by 2031, enhancing Castellón's role in renewable energy and decarbonization.
19 June 2024
WACKER and CordenPharma Achieve Pandemic Readiness in June 2024
The consortium will produce 80 million mRNA vaccine doses annually if needed, following a successful expansion and qualification phase, ensuring pandemic readiness for at least five years.
18 June 2024
Braskem and Georg Utz AG Collaborate on Recycled PP for Food Packaging
Chemically recycled PP from post-consumer waste is used for circular food transport packaging, supporting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
18 June 2024
Holborn awards KT $400M EPC contract for HVO complex in Germany
The project will produce 220,000 tonnes of green diesel and SAF annually, using waste and low-carbon hydrogen. Operations start in early 2027, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
17 June 2024
Södra to Produce Bark-Based Tanning Agent in Värö
The new plant will produce eco-friendly tannins for leather processing by 2026, enhancing resource use and profitability. The patented process utilizes previously unused bark efficiently.
17 June 2024
Heinlein Plastik-Technik Joins ALPLA Group
The acquisition expands ALPLApharma's capabilities in closure systems and injection molding, enhancing product offerings and creating a technology center in Ansbach.
17 June 2024
Vattenfall and BASF Contract Vestas for 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbines
112 V236-15.0 MW turbines will power 1.6M homes from 2028. Low-emission steel reduces CO2 footprint. Nordlicht 1 and 2 to produce 6 TWh/year, fully operational by 2028.
14 June 2024
Uniper Transforms Wilhelmshaven into Green Energy Hub
Wilhelmshaven will host an ammonia import terminal and 1 GW electrolysis plant, supplying 10-20% of Germany's hydrogen demand by 2030, supporting EU climate goals and creating local jobs.
13 June 2024
Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland
The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
13 June 2024
Approval Granted for Hydrogen Facility in Hull
The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.
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