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1 August 2023
BMWK and EU Commission Advance Hydrogen Power Plant Strategy
Progress made on hydrogen power plants; consultation phase to follow. Key steps include tendering 8.8 GW new plants and 15 GW convertible plants by 2035, aiming for a climate-neutral power sector.
1 August 2023
WACKER Boosts HCl Production for Semiconductors in Germany
The Burghausen site now produces more ultrapure hydrogen chloride for semiconductor etching and cleaning, meeting high purity standards and addressing increased demand.
31 July 2023
BioNTech Acquires InstaDeep to Enhance AI-Driven Drug Development
The acquisition adds 290 skilled professionals and supports AI-driven drug discovery. InstaDeep will continue serving global clients in various sectors as a UK-based subsidiary. Total deal value: €500 million.
27 July 2023
Global Bioenergies Expands Isobutene Plant Plans in France
The new plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of isobutene annually, targeting cosmetics and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Construction schedules will be released by the end of 2023.
27 July 2023
VARO Secures $165M Green Loan for Biogas Expansion
The $165M green loan will refinance the acquisition of a biogas facility, doubling its capacity by 2026. The loan aligns with UN SDGs and meets stringent ESG criteria.
26 July 2023
HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France
Two projects will produce biomethane, e-kerosene, e-naphtha, and e-hydrogen using local biomass and CO₂. Scheduled for 2027, they aim to cut CO₂ emissions and support shipping and air transport.
24 July 2023
gr3n and Intecsa Industrial to Build Spain's First Microwave-Assisted PET Depolymerization Plant
The new plant will produce 40,000 tons of virgin-like PET by 2027, using innovative recycling technology to process various PET waste, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
24 July 2023
Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon for European Expansion
The acquisition secures a silane supply, supports European operations, and aims to expand the workforce and establish new offices, enhancing the global battery supply chain and supporting EU decarbonization.
20 July 2023
Finnish Energy Companies Collaborate on Industrial Hydrogen Valley
The project aims to develop hydrogen infrastructure, storage, and transmission in Uusimaa, supporting Finland's carbon neutrality goals and fostering industrial investment opportunities.
20 July 2023
Clariant's MegaMax® Catalyst Selected for World's Largest E-Methanol Plant
The plant in Denmark will produce 32,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a significant portion allocated to Maersk. The catalyst ensures high activity and stability in CO2-to-methanol conversion.
19 July 2023
ENE Secures 35.78-hectare Lease for Lithium Plant in Cáceres
The 35-year lease costs 2.1M euros and covers a third of the project area. The plant will produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, creating over 1,000 jobs and aiding the energy transition.
19 July 2023
Tata Group to Build UK Battery Gigafactory
The £4 billion investment will produce 40GW of battery cells annually from 2026, supporting electric mobility and renewable energy. The project aims for 100% clean power and includes battery recycling.
19 July 2023
LyondellBasell Acquires 50% of Stiphout Industries
The acquisition supports LyondellBasell's recycling strategy, leveraging synergies with existing assets and expanding the CirculenRecover portfolio to meet circular and low-carbon goals.
15 July 2023
Stora Enso Announces Restructuring for Competitiveness and Profitability
Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate for Plastics Circular Economy
The collaboration enhances recycling by converting low-grade plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymers, advancing the circular economy.
11 July 2023
SABIC, Plastic Energy, Siemer, and Landbell Collaborate on Advanced Recycling in Geleen
A new plant in Geleen will process pre-sorted plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for circular polymer production, advancing the circular economy for plastics.
11 July 2023
ORLEN Unipetrol Invests CZK 370 Million in Ammonia Production Modernisation
The modernised ammonia unit in Litvínov boosts efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and increases recovery rates. The new reactor, operational since spring, supports ORLEN Unipetrol's decarbonisation goals.
11 July 2023
Lhyfe and Perl Develop 70 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Saarland
A 70 MW green hydrogen plant in Perl, Saarland, will deliver 30 tons/day via the mosaHYc network, aiding industrial decarbonization and regional economic growth. Construction starts in 2027.
6 July 2023
Mitsui Invests in Denmark's First e-Methanol Business
Mitsui acquires 49% of MidCo, which produces low-carbon e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. Production starts in 2024, with sales agreements in place. Mitsui aims to enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
6 July 2023
Lhyfe to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Site in Epinal, France
Selected by Epinal Urban Community, Lhyfe will build a green hydrogen site by 2027, targeting transport and industry, enhancing local industrial ecology, pending permits and investments.
5 July 2023
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
4 July 2023
HyCC Contracts McPhy and Technip Energies for Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands
HyCC's Djewels project in Delfzijl will use McPhy's electrolysers and Technip Energies' design to produce 3,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, aiding European decarbonization and climate goals.
4 July 2023
ALPLA Expands Radomsko Recycling Plant to 54,000 Tonnes of rPET
The Radomsko plant's capacity will increase to 54,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 12 jobs. This expansion supports EU recycling goals and strengthens market position.
4 July 2023
INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging
A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
3 July 2023
Syclus Selects Axens for Europe's First Ethanol-Based Renewable Ethylene Plant
The plant in Geleen will produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable ethylene annually using Atol® technology, starting in 2026. The project, costing over EUR 130 million, aims to enhance sustainable plastic production.
3 July 2023
SCGC and Avantium Partner to Develop Carbon-Negative Plastic Pilot Plant
The partnership aims to develop PLGA, a carbon-negative plastic, and scale up to a pilot plant. The material offers sustainability, recyclability, and compostability, targeting a 20% emissions cut by 2030.
3 July 2023
Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site to ICIG
The sale of the Lülsdorf site and cyanuric chloride business to ICIG was completed on June 30. Over 600 employees and all production facilities are included, with extensive protective rights agreed.
30 June 2023
Borealis to acquire Rialti, a European recycled polypropylene producer
The acquisition adds 50,000 tonnes of recycled PP capacity, enhancing Borealis' circular portfolio and supporting customer demand for sustainable solutions. Regulatory approval pending.
29 June 2023
IFF Launches DEB Technology for Sustainable Biopolymers
DEB technology creates high-performance, sustainable biopolymers for home, personal care, and industrial applications, addressing regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly alternatives.
29 June 2023
BASF Opens Europe's First Combined Battery Materials and Recycling Center
The new facility in Schwarzheide, Germany, produces high-performance cathode materials and recycles battery components, supporting Europe's battery value chain and reducing CO2 footprint.
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