Lillebonne, Notre Dame de GravenchonFranceNormandie
chemXplore tracks 11 projects at Port Jérôme, of which 3 are active.
3 new construction.
Owners and developers: Futerro (2), Air Liquide SA (1), Galactic S.A. (1)
Investors: Compagnie du Bois Sauvage (1), Finasucre (1)
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 3 of them For subscribers
Targeting: Lactic acid homopolymer (2), Lactide (2), Glucose (1), Hydrogen (1), Lactic acid (1)
Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
Permanent closure of Gravenchon steam cracker due to uncompetitive market; 677 direct jobs affected, €500M+ losses since 2018. Unions threaten strikes; decommissioning and remediation pending approval.
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.
A 400M euro investment in a 200 MW electrolyzer will supply renewable hydrogen to a refinery and other customers, aiding decarbonization in Normandy. The project is supported by the French government.
Eastman has secured over 80% of the feedstock for its French molecular recycling facility, partnering with Citeo, Paprec, and Interzero. The facility will recycle 200,000 metric tonnes annually by 2026.
The new biorefinery in Normandy will produce and recycle PLA, creating 250 direct jobs and 900 in related sectors. It aligns with circular economy standards and supports regional green growth.
The facility will recycle 160,000 tonnes of polyester waste annually, create 350 jobs, and reduce emissions by 80%. Expected operational by 2025, it has support from global brands and local authorities.
The project, using Siemens Energy tech, aims to decarbonize Normandy's industry and boost hydrogen mobility. It seeks €190M from IPCEI and plans CO2 capture with partners, targeting 2025 completion.
The project will build a 200 MW electrolyzer, cutting 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2025. It supports a low-carbon hydrogen network in Normandy and has secured key EU and French funding.
A 40% stake acquisition in H2V Normandy aims to build a 200 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, reducing 250,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and supporting industrial decarbonization in Normandy.
Port Jérôme lies in the Seine axis cluster, one of the 16 chemical clusters of Northwest Europe. Cluster Watch maps what each is building and closing, and the pipelines between them.
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