Biobased and Circular Chemistry news

The latest industry news on green and sustainable chemistry in Europe: investments, new projects, expansion plans and companies working on the decarbonization of the chemical industry.

10 December 2024
Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030
€1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
5 December 2024
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility
The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
27 November 2024
Lactips Raises €16M for Global Expansion of Biodegradable Polymer
The funding will boost growth in Europe, Americas, and Japan, enhance R&D, and expand production capacity, supported by new and existing impact investors.
26 November 2024
EIB Provides €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane Plants in Spain
The loan supports renewable gas development, aiding Spain's decarbonization and energy security, aligned with REPowerEU and backed by InvestEU.
25 November 2024
TotalEnergies Advances Hydrogen Decarbonization at La Mède
Partnering with Air Liquide, a new unit will produce renewable hydrogen by 2028, cutting La Mède's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
24 November 2024
Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon
A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.

Biobased & Circular projects

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Biobased & Circular projects:

TotalEnergies, Shell, INEOS, Air Liquide, CEPSA, BASF, Borealis, Repsol, Carbios, and Bio Oils.