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• 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.
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  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.
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  21 November 2024

  Vulcan and BASF to explore geothermal energy at Ludwigshafen site

  The project aims to use geothermal energy for CO2-free steam and lithium extraction, benefiting local industries and reducing emissions. Seismic surveys start in 2025.
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  20 November 2024

  Exolum Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport via LOHC in Existing Infrastructure

  The project uses LOHC to store and transport hydrogen, funded by the UK government, aiming to meet 30% of the UK's 2030 hydrogen demand and support decarbonization efforts.
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  18 November 2024

  Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle

  The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
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  16 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.

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  7 November 2024

  KazMunayGas and Axens Strengthen Partnership

  They signed a framework agreement to explore sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, aiming to attract investment and introduce advanced technologies.
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  5 November 2024

  RWE Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Eemshaven

  Secured permits enable green hydrogen production in Eemshaven, integrating with OranjeWind project, pending final investment decisions and infrastructure readiness.
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  4 November 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  3 November 2024

  GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement

  GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
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  2 November 2024

  AFRY to conduct feasibility study for Helen's hydrogen plant in Finland

  The study will assess green hydrogen production feasibility in Helsinki, aiding low-cost design for carbon-neutral energy by 2030, with completion expected by mid-2025.
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  1 November 2024

  KazMunayGaz-Aero and NextChem Partner on SAF Development

  They signed an MOU in Milan to produce sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen, using circular solutions to minimize waste and environmental impact.
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  30 October 2024

  Hystar selects thyssenkrupp for 4.5 GW electrolyser production line engineering

  The contract includes detailed planning for a compact 2,500 m2 factory, boosting efficiency and capacity from 100 MW, leveraging an existing supply chain for rapid scaling.
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  28 October 2024

  Repsol pauses 3 Green Hydrogen Projects in Cartagena, Tarrogona and Basque Country Amid Regulatory Uncertainty in Spain

  Projects paused due to regulatory issues, impacting Spain's green hydrogen goals. Repsol shifts focus to Portugal, citing need for stable policies to support energy transition investments.
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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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  15 October 2024

  DLR Begins Construction of Power-to-Liquid Fuel Facility in Leuna

  The facility will optimize e-fuels, bridging research and industrial production, with €130M funding, aiming to decarbonize transport and enhance Leuna's role in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
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  14 October 2024

  Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to produce e-methanol from green hydrogen at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port

  The Green Coast project aims to decarbonize maritime transport using e-methanol, supported by local and regional initiatives for a low-carbon industrial transition.
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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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  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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  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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  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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  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.