Chemical Industry and Energy news news

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  25 September 2025

  Moeve Joins Global Renewables Alliance

  Moeve joins a coalition to boost renewable energy, aiming to triple capacity by 2030 and support global policy, finance, and green development initiatives.
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  25 September 2025

  Exolum Plans €100M Energy Transition Terminal in A Coruña

  A new terminal will store diverse fuels, enhance logistics, and support energy transition in Galicia, with operations starting in 2029.
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  25 September 2025

  Eni Sells 30% Stake in Côte d’Ivoire's Baleine Project to Vitol

  The Baleine project, Côte d’Ivoire's key offshore development, boosts production with Phase 3, enhancing energy supply. Eni and Vitol strengthen ties in West Africa.
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  25 September 2025

  Heidelberg Materials Approves CCS Project at UK Cement Plant

  The UK Government funds a CCS facility at Padeswood, capturing 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, operational by 2029, boosting net-zero cement production and local jobs.
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  25 September 2025

  OCI Global H1 2025 Financial Results

  OCI sold its methanol business, distributed $1.7B to shareholders, and retired 2033 bonds. European operations improved, and Beaumont ammonia project nears completion.
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  24 September 2025

  X-ELIO Launches Solar and Storage Plant to Power BASF Freeport

  The Liberty Energy Project in Texas, with 72 MW solar and 60 MW storage, supplies 100% renewable energy to BASF Freeport, supporting its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

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  24 September 2025

  Toray Achieves UL Certification for Torelina™ A660HV PPS Resin with RTI 200°C and CTI 600V

  Torelina™ A660HV meets new UL standards, enhancing applications in power semiconductors and renewable energy with high voltage and temperature resistance.
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  24 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Board Confirms Strategy and Growth Progress

  Board prioritizes dividend growth, adjusts share buybacks, approves employee capital increase, and converts ADRs to ordinary shares, supporting a 4% annual energy production growth.
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  24 September 2025

  Moeve and ID Energy Boost Biomethane Production

  The partnership aims to produce 1 TWh of biomethane, repurposing 3.1 million tons of waste annually, supporting decarbonization, energy independence, and rural economic growth.
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  24 September 2025

  BASF Begins Construction of Major CO2-Free Steam Heat Pump at Ludwigshafen

  The project will cut 100,000 tons of CO2 annually, using renewable energy for steam production, with completion set for mid-2027.
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  24 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Leads France's Largest Renewable Energy Project

  TotalEnergies to develop a €4.5B, 1.5 GW offshore wind farm in Normandy, creating jobs and supporting local industry, with electricity production starting in 2033.
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  24 September 2025

  Eni Storage Systems Launches Lithium Battery Development in Brindisi

  The joint venture aims to produce over 8 GWh of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries annually, focusing on sustainability and energy transition, with plans for battery recycling and market expansion.
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  24 September 2025

  Worley Consulting: Tech Rollout Key to Net Zero in Aviation

  Feedstock is sufficient for SAF; the challenge is accelerating technology deployment and diversifying production pathways to achieve net zero in aviation.
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  23 September 2025

  NEXTCHEM Expands with New Abu Dhabi Office

  The new office supports regional decarbonization efforts, leveraging advanced technologies in sustainable fertilizers, low-carbon energy, and circular solutions.
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  23 September 2025

  Siemens and Machine Builders Form Data Alliance

  The alliance aims to enhance industrial AI by sharing engineering and manufacturing data, boosting efficiency, innovation, and productivity in machine tool manufacturing.
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  23 September 2025

  Eni's New Biorefinery Project in Sannazzaro

  The Sannazzaro refinery will convert units to a biorefinery, producing HVO diesel and SAF-biojet by 2028, enhancing product diversification without affecting existing capacity.
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  23 September 2025

  EIB Funds €25M for Tecnocap's Sustainable Initiatives

  EIB supports energy efficiency and renewable projects in Italy and Czech Republic, enhancing competitiveness and fostering green transition in cohesion regions.
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  23 September 2025

  Equinor Boosts LNG Production in Europe

  Askeladd Vest field starts production, enhancing LNG output at Melkøya. It supports Hammerfest LNG's full capacity until 2028, contributing 2% to EU's gas needs.
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  22 September 2025

  ExxonMobil Expands Guyana Offshore Capacity with Seventh Project

  ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project in Guyana will produce 150,000 barrels/day by 2029, boosting local jobs and investments. Total committed funds for seven projects exceed $60 billion.
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  22 September 2025

  bp halts Rotterdam SAF project amid strategic shift

  BP halts Rotterdam SAF project due to financial viability concerns, market challenges, and a strategic focus on oil and gas, impacting future biofuel projects in Europe.
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  22 September 2025

  Eni and CFS Sign $1 Billion Fusion Energy Agreement

  The agreement secures over $1 billion in clean fusion power from a 400 MW plant in Virginia, marking a key step in commercializing fusion energy.
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  22 September 2025

  Innovation Fund Backs Shell and TotalEnergies' CO₂ Storage Initiative

  The Innovation Fund supports offshore CO₂ storage under the North Sea, enhancing reliability and scalability for Europe's climate goals with innovative injection methods and collaboration.
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  22 September 2025

  Aramis: SDE++ Subsidy Scheme Update

  The SDE++ scheme funds CO2 reduction projects. The 2025 round opens on 7 October with €8 billion available. Now includes CO2 storage outside the Netherlands.
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  22 September 2025

  Topsoe Advances CO2-to-Food Project to Next Phase

  A consortium progresses to phase two, optimizing CO2-to-food tech with renewed funding, aiming to create sustainable protein alternatives amid global hunger challenges.
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  22 September 2025

  Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd Becomes India's Largest LNG Autofuel Retailer

  UGEL expands LNG network with six stations, plans 100 outlets, supports EV charging, and partners with major suppliers to drive India's green mobility and reduce emissions.
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  22 September 2025

  OCI Global and Orascom Construction Plan Merger for Global Infrastructure Platform

  The merger aims to combine strengths, enhance financial resources, and leverage infrastructure expertise for global growth and investment opportunities.
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  22 September 2025

  KazMunayGas and LanzaJet Progress SAF Project in Kazakhstan

  A Framework Agreement was signed to start the Front-End Engineering Design phase for a SAF plant in Kazakhstan, aiming to boost biofuels and reduce aviation emissions.
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  22 September 2025

  Lhyfe Becomes Europe's Largest RFNBO Hydrogen Producer

  Lhyfe's four sites in France and Germany are now RFNBO certified, ensuring 100% renewable hydrogen production and compliance with EU environmental standards.
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  19 September 2025

  INEOS Electrochemical Solutions Finalist for IChemE 2025 Energy Transition Award

  INEOS nominated for developing scalable alkaline electrolyser technology for industrial decarbonisation. Winners announced at IChemE Global Awards 2025 Dinner on November 20.
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  19 September 2025

  Sasol Seeks Clarity on Highveld Air Quality Regulations

  Sasol seeks a court ruling on emission targets in the Highveld Air Quality Plan, aiming for legal clarity while maintaining commitment to air quality goals.