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  12 May 2025

  Krah Pipes OÜ Chooses BorSafe™ for Durability

  BorSafe™ HE3490-LS pipes, installed 15 years ago, still perform reliably, offering long-term durability and eliminating corrosion-related maintenance at Narva Power Plants.
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  9 May 2025

  BASF Launches Renewable Ammonia Production in Central Europe

  Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
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  5 May 2025

  MSSA Expands Sodium Methylate Production in France

  Production capacity doubles to 40,000 tonnes by 2026, using mercury-free processes. Expansion aligns with EU regulations and supports biodiesel, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
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  1 May 2025

  Dreexo Energy to Build Circular Economy Plant in Cádiz

  The plant will convert non-edible fats and oils into chemicals, creating jobs and minimizing waste, supporting sustainable industry in Andalucía.
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  30 April 2025

  OMV Launches Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

  The 10 MW plant produces 1,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, cutting 15,000 tons of CO2. It supports sustainable fuel production and aligns with EU climate goals.
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  29 April 2025

  BASF to Build Semiconductor-Grade Sulfuric Acid Plant in Germany

  New plant to boost semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid production by 2027, enhancing supply chain reliability and supporting Europe's chip manufacturing growth.

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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  17 April 2025

  Lhyfe secures €149 million French government subsidy for major hydrogen plant

  The subsidy supports a hydrogen plant near Le Havre, aiming for 34 tonnes/day by 2029, aiding decarbonization and aligning with EU hydrogen goals.
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  16 April 2025

  LYB Wins Supplier Award from Toyota Europe

  Recognized for material development and collaboration, LYB excels in polypropylene compounds for automotive applications, focusing on lightweight, sustainable solutions.
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  14 April 2025

  Wanhua’s Acquisition of Vencorex: A Critical Juncture for European Chemical Industry

  The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
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  10 April 2025

  Arkema Launches Bio-Based Rheology Additives in Europe

  Acrylic thickeners now include up to 30% bio-based content, reducing carbon footprint by 25%, maintaining performance and cost, supporting sustainable coatings and adhesives.
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  9 April 2025

  Neste Begins SAF Production at Rotterdam Refinery

  Production capacity increased to 1.5 million tons annually. Expansion in Rotterdam to double capacity by 2027, boosting global renewable fuels output to 6.8 million tons.
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  8 April 2025

  Solvay Expands European Rare Earths Production Capacity

  The La Rochelle facility begins rare earth production for magnets, aiming to meet 30% of Europe's demand by 2030, enhancing sustainability and supply chain partnerships.
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  4 April 2025

  Bayer and Iberdrola España to Electrify and Decarbonize Asturias Plant

  The project uses renewable energy for steam production, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing industrial competitiveness, with completion expected by June 2026.
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  3 April 2025

  Clariant's MegaMax 900 Catalyst Powers European Energy's E-Methanol Plant Startup

  MegaMax 900 catalyst successfully starts at Denmark's e-methanol plant, enhancing green methanol production with high stability and activity, supported by Clariant's technical team.
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  3 April 2025

  EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant

  The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  27 March 2025

  Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant

  The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
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  27 March 2025

  TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

  Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
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  27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
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  26 March 2025

  TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany

  Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  21 March 2025

  Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia

  The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
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  20 March 2025

  OQ Chemicals to Start Heptanoic Acid Production in Germany

  Production begins June 2025, enhancing carboxylic acid portfolio and supply chain security. Heptanoic acid serves sectors like performance materials, energy, consumer products, and aviation.
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  20 March 2025

  Grangemouth's £3.5 Billion Transformation Plan Unveiled

  Nine pathways to renewables are proposed, aiming to create 800 jobs. Private investment is crucial, with SAF as a key focus. Challenges include high costs and new supply chain needs.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.