Fos sur Mer FranceBouches-du-Rhône
chemXplore tracks 9 projects at Fos-Lavera-Berre, of which 3 are active.
2 new construction and 1 expansion.
Owners and developers: Air Liquide SA (1), BarMar SAS (1), Enagás (1), INEOS (1), NaTran (1), Teréga (1)
Investors: European Commission (1)
Licensors and offtakers are recorded on 1 of these 3 projects For subscribers
Targeting: Hydrogen (2), Ethylene (1), Propylene (1)
The investment cuts CO2 by 331,000 tonnes annually, secures jobs, boosts competitiveness, and supports France's industrial and climate goals through electrification and carbon capture.
The investment aims to modernize Lavera, cut emissions, and secure jobs, with French State backing. High energy costs threaten European industry competitiveness.
Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
A fire-damaged ethylene cracker in France will remain offline until early 2023 due to high energy costs, low margins, and reduced demand.
The €150M project to modernize chlor-alkali units will enhance production quality, reduce energy use, and meet EU regulations, with completion expected by end of 2016.
The project will upgrade to membrane technology, enhancing competitiveness, reliability, and environmental impact, supported by French state financing.
