Portuguese chemical industry news

• Tecnimont to Design Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Portugal

  5 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project will produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Sines, Portugal, using renewable energy. It includes electrolyzers, nitrogen production, and storage, with a final decision expected by March 2024.
• BioAdvance Opens €22M Biofuel Plant in Portugal

  29 January 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new €22M biofuel plant in Portugal will initially produce 20,000 tons/year, expanding to 200,000 tons. It created 36 jobs and aims to export 60-70% of its output, focusing on sustainability.
• MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal

  11 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
• Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Biofuels and Hydrogen Units at Galp Sines Refinery

  5 October 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The projects aim to reduce the refinery's carbon footprint, producing renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and green hydrogen, with a total investment of €650 million.
• Galp Finalizes Investment in Green Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects at Sines Refinery

  25 September 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Two large-scale projects at Sines refinery will reduce carbon footprint: a 270 ktpa biofuels unit and a 100 MW green hydrogen plant, both operational by 2025, with a total investment of €650m.

• PepsiCo to Invest €7.5M in Lisbon Plant Biodigester

  23 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularFoodEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The biodigester will convert organic waste into biogas, reducing carbon emissions by 30% and gas consumption. Construction starts in April, aiming for sustainability and renewable energy use.
• Green Hydrogen Project in Sines Gains National Strategic Status

  22 December 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The GreenH2Atlantic project in Sines, Portugal, gains PIN status, aiming to create 3,891 jobs and invest over €150M in a 100MW green hydrogen plant, supporting national and EU decarbonization goals.
• NeoGreen Portugal to Launch Green Hydrogen Facility in Sines

  14 November 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A €1B investment will establish a 500MW+ electrolyser project in Sines, supported by the Portuguese government, aiming to advance the National Strategy for Hydrogen and attract global investments.
• EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  21 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
• Enagás to Invest €4.775 Billion in Energy Security and Decarbonisation

  12 July 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The 2022-2030 Strategic Plan focuses on gas and hydrogen infrastructure, innovation, international development, and renewable projects, aiming for 2-4% annual EBITDA growth and carbon neutrality by 2040.
• European Consortium Announces €1 Billion Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Portugal

  22 April 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The project in Sines will use 500MW of electrolysis to produce 50,000 tons of green hydrogen and 500,000 tons of green ammonia annually, creating 200+ jobs and supporting Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy.
• Galp and Northvolt to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Setúbal

  13 April 2022

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  Setúbal's new plant will produce 28,000-35,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually by 2026, creating 200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs with a €700 million investment.
• GreenH2Atlantic Advances Renewable Hydrogen in Sines, Portugal

  21 December 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A 100 MW green hydrogen project in Sines, Portugal, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020, aims to start construction in 2023 and operation by 2025, supporting Europe's decarbonization goals.
• Galp and Northvolt Form Aurora to Develop Lithium Plant in Portugal

  14 December 2021

  Base chemistryBiobased & Circular

  

  Aurora aims to build Europe's largest sustainable lithium plant in Portugal, producing 35,000 tons annually by 2026, supporting the battery value chain and energy transition efforts.
• Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion

  13 October 2021

  Polymers

  

  The €657M investment will expand the Sines Industrial Complex with two new plants for recyclable polymeric materials, creating jobs and enhancing Portugal's industrial and economic landscape.
• Repsol to Expand Sines Complex with €657M Investment

  9 July 2021

  Polymers

  

  Two new polymer plants in Sines will produce 100% recyclable materials for specialized applications, enhancing integration, efficiency, and job creation, aligned with energy transition goals.
• Galp Centralizes Refining in Sines

  21 December 2020

  

  Refining operations in Matosinhos will cease in 2021. Regional supply will continue, and site alternatives are being explored. Annual costs and CO2 emissions will be significantly reduced.
• €24 Million Biorefinery Investment at ZILS

  15 August 2018

  Biobased & Circular

  

  The new biorefinery at ZILS will produce S-50 biofuel, creating 23 direct and 15-20 indirect jobs. Over 70% of its 30,000 metric tons annual output will be exported to several European markets.
• Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  5 July 2018

  

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
• Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition

  10 January 2018

  Polymers

  

  The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.
• ZILS – Sines on the Global Communications Map

  20 October 2017

  

  ZILS was chosen for a new submarine cable station, enhancing Europe-Latin America connectivity, reducing internet costs, and boosting communication security. Operational by 2019, with a $200M investment.
• Fresenius Kabi Expands Portugal Plant

  6 July 2017

  CDMOPharma

  

  Two new antibiotic production lines added, creating 80 jobs with a €17 million investment. The plant now spans 6,000 square meters and employs around 600 people.
• Sines, Portugal: Key Entry Point for US Energy Exports

  26 April 2017

  Energy

  

  Sines is highlighted as a strategic hub for US LNG exports to Europe, potentially stabilizing energy supply and reducing dependency. The area is targeted for investment in the natural gas industry.
• Repsol Completes €30M Investment in Sines Fuel Storage Park

  19 December 2016

  

  The Fuel Storage Park in Sines, completed on time and budget, stores 100M liters of diesel, enhancing national energy security with pipeline connections to the port and CLC.
• SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Precursor Line in Portugal

  15 September 2016

  Polymers

  

  The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
• Galp Hydrocracker Starts at Sines Refinery

  16 January 2013

  RefineryEnergy

  

  The hydrocracking complex at Sines refinery begins commercial production, marking the end of the upgrade project. It processes 43,000 barrels/day, with a utilization rate above 60%.
• Neste Oil Sells Sines Plant to Repsol

  30 June 2010

  SpecialtiesEnergy

  

  The sale of the Sines ETBE plant will slightly boost Neste Oil's Q2 results. The plant, with a 50,000-tonne capacity, was converted to ETBE production in 2005.