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• 21 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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  20 October 2024

  BASF secures funding for CO2-free steam heat pump in Ludwigshafen

  The heat pump will cut emissions by 100,000 tons annually, using waste heat and renewable energy, with commissioning set for 2027. The project receives up to €310 million in government funding.
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  19 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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  18 October 2024

  Power2X and Advario to Build e-SAF Hub in Rotterdam

  The hub will produce 250,000 tonnes/year of e-SAF, using green methanol and hydrogen, supporting Europe's decarbonization and meeting 40% of e-SAF demand by 2030.
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  17 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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  16 October 2024

  VTTI and Connex to Develop Renewable Feedstock Facility in Amsterdam

  The facility will process 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock annually by 2027, supporting sustainable fuel production and offering advanced pretreatment services in Northern Europe.

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  13 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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  12 October 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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  11 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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  10 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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  9 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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  8 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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  7 October 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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  6 October 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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  5 October 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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  4 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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  3 October 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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  2 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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  1 October 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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  30 September 2024

  €35M Investment Boosts Abolis Biotechnologies

  An international consortium's investment will expand biomanufacturing, accelerate R&D, and foster strategic partnerships in healthcare, cosmetics, and chemicals, driving sustainable biotech innovation.
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  29 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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  28 September 2024

  RWE Commissions Sunfire and Bilfinger for Third Electrolyser Plant in Lingen

  RWE's 300-MW green hydrogen project in Lingen progresses with a new 100-MW electrolyser from Sunfire and integration by Bilfinger, set for completion by 2027.
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  27 September 2024

  Worley Supports Shell’s Decarbonization at Rheinland Park, Germany

  Two projects at Rheinland Park: converting a hydrocracker to produce base oils and installing a 100 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, aiming to cut carbon emissions significantly.
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  26 September 2024

  WACKER Tests CO2 Capture in Silicon Production

  A pilot test in Norway successfully captured CO2 from silicon production, achieving over 95% capture rates. This step supports the goal of net-zero emissions by 2045.
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  25 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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  24 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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  23 September 2024

  Deutsche ReGas Completes FEED for H2-Hub Lubmin

  The H2-Hub Lubmin project plans a 200 MW electrolyzer by 2026, expanding to 500 MW by 2028, producing up to 80,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. A floating import terminal will start in 2026.
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  22 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.