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20 March 2024

BASF Opens New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Ludwigshafen

The plant, operational by late 2025, will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. Employing 30, it uses fermentation to convert renewable materials.
19 March 2024

Roquette to Acquire IFF Pharma Solutions

The acquisition will enhance Roquette's pharma product range, expand its US footprint, and boost its formulation and R&D capabilities, aiming to close by H1 2025 pending regulatory approval.
19 March 2024

INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025

All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
18 March 2024

W. R. Grace expands CDMO fine-chemical capacity in South Haven, MI

25% more capacity with a 4,000-gallon HASTELLOY centrifuge and three 4,000-gallon reactors to boost API, RSM and intermediate production from R&D through commercial supply under cGMP.
18 March 2024

Lhyfe secures €149m French government grant for green hydrogen plant near Le Havre

The project, part of the IPCEI hydrogen program, aims to produce 34 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2028. Located near Yara's plant, it supports Le Havre's decarbonization efforts.
15 March 2024

ECLUSE Tunnel Construction Begins for Evonik

The ECLUSE tunnel will transport steam across the Scheldt, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by connecting waste-to-energy facilities with industrial users.
15 March 2024

Trinseo Considers Closing Virgin Polycarbonate Plant in Germany

The potential closure aims to boost annual profitability by $15-20M. Demand softens, prices drop due to oversupply. Trinseo explores recycling tech, with a pilot facility in the Netherlands.
11 March 2024

Morley Secures Services Contract for Shell's Rotterdam Hydrogen Project

Morley will provide design, procurement, and construction management for Europe's largest renewable hydrogen project, powered by offshore wind, to support decarbonization and heavy transport.
9 March 2024

Yara Reduces Production at Ferrara and Le Havre Plants Due to High Natural Gas Prices

Production at these plants will operate at 45% capacity due to high natural gas prices. Yara will monitor the situation and use its global system to maintain supply and food chain continuity.
7 March 2024

Traceless Announces Hamburg Production Plant Location

The new plant in Hamburg-Harburg will produce bio-based, compostable plastic substitutes, creating 40 jobs. Initial purchase agreements and a €36.6M financing round support the project.
7 March 2024

Mura Technology and Neste Sign Offtake Agreement for Teesside Recycling Site

Neste will convert products from Mura's Teesside site into new plastic feedstock. The HydroPRS™ process enables efficient recycling of mixed plastics, reducing fossil resource use and carbon footprint.
6 March 2024

bp to transform Gelsenkirchen refinery for lower-emission fuel production

The Gelsenkirchen refinery will reduce complexity, shut down parts, and convert plants to process biogenic materials, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes annually from 2026.
5 March 2024

Willis Sustainable Fuels Approved for SAF Refinery at Teesworks, UK

The Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council approved plans for a SAF refinery at Teesworks, with an annual capacity of 14 kilotons. The project received a £4.721M grant from the UK Department for Transport.
5 March 2024

PLAYMOBIL Adopts INEOS Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Toys

PLAYMOBIL's new JUNIOR line uses 90-100% plant-based materials, certified by ISCC. Packaging includes 90% recycled cardboard and 100% recycled paper. Full conversion by mid-year.
4 March 2024

Trafigura Acquires Greenergy

Trafigura acquires Greenergy's European business, enhancing its biofuels and fuel supply operations. The deal supports Greenergy's decarbonisation plan and market expansion.
1 March 2024

Celanese to Close Mechelen Operations

Operations in Mechelen to cease by September 2024, incurring $60-75M in costs. Employee termination costs pending consultation. Facility produces engineering thermoplastics and elastomers.
28 February 2024

Green Methanol Production Demonstrated in Bitterfeld-Wolfen

A research project in Bitterfeld-Wolfen tests two processes for producing green methanol, aiming to reduce production costs and improve efficiency using renewable sources for green hydrogen.
23 February 2024

Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant

The new plant in Huelva will double 2G biofuels capacity to 1 million tons by 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. It will produce SAF and renewable diesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% compared to traditional plants.
22 February 2024

Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden

The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
22 February 2024

bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
21 February 2024

EcoSynthetix commissions Burlington production line

New Burlington line replaces Tennessee supplier and will serve the Americas; $1.8M invested (net of $0.5M asset sale). European/Asian supply remains with Netherlands toll partner.
21 February 2024

KT (MAIRE) secures €123M contract from Eni for hydrogen unit at Livorno biorefinery

The €123M project, set for completion in 2026, will produce hydrogen from natural gas and biogenic feedstocks, aiding biofuel production and future CO2 capture at Eni's Livorno biorefinery.
20 February 2024

Itero secures €5m from EU for Brightlands Chemelot demonstration plant

The plant will process 27kt of waste plastics annually, offsetting 20kt of fossil resources and creating 40 jobs, supporting the transition to a circular plastics hub in Limburg.
20 February 2024

Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
19 February 2024

Seqens Partners with KK India Petroleum for Lubricant Additives in South Asia

Seqens expands its reach in South Asia, partnering with KK India Petroleum to distribute lubricant additives and support local customers in formulation and troubleshooting.
16 February 2024

Daiichi Sankyo Invests €1 Billion to Expand Pfaffenhofen Site into Innovation Center

The Pfaffenhofen site will develop cancer therapies, create 350 jobs by 2030, and enhance ADC technology. The expansion includes new labs, renewable energy use, and collaboration with local partners.
14 February 2024

Eastman and Dentis Group Partner to Supply Feedstock for French Recycling Facility

The partnership will supply 30,000 metric tonnes of PET waste annually to Eastman's new molecular recycling facility in France, enhancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.
13 February 2024

PanTera and Bayer Sign Actinium-225 Supply Agreement

Starting in late 2024, PanTera will supply actinium-225, enhancing access for clinical trials and developing a large-scale production facility to meet global demand for radiopharma-based cancer treatments.
11 February 2024

Moratti Family to Sell 35% of Saras to Vitol

The Moratti family will sell 35% of Saras to Vitol at €1.75/share. The deal requires regulatory approvals and may lead to Saras's delisting from the Milan Stock Exchange.
8 February 2024

Air Liquide Invests €40M to Boost Efficiency and Cut CO₂ at Stade Site

Investing €40M, the company will modernize assets, add CO₂ recycling, and improve energy efficiency by 15%, cutting emissions by 15,000 tonnes/year at its Stade, Germany site by 2024.

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