Refinery Industry News news

The latest refining news from Europe, with industry updates on new plants, existing clusters, investments, involved companies and more.

22 November 2024
Unite urges Labour to act on Grangemouth refinery closure plan
Unite proposes converting the refinery to a bio-fuels hub, preserving jobs and aligning with government policies, while urging government intervention against closure.
27 October 2024
Neste halts 120 MW electrolyzer investment at Porvoo refinery
Challenging market conditions and limited renewable hydrogen use led to the decision. Neste explores alternative renewable hydrogen options for Porvoo refinery with partners.
16 October 2024
VTTI and Connex to Develop Renewable Feedstock Facility in Amsterdam
The facility will process 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock annually by 2027, supporting sustainable fuel production and offering advanced pretreatment services in Northern Europe.
15 September 2024
bp and Iberdrola Approve 25MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Castellón
The 25 MW green hydrogen project at Castellón refinery will be operational by late 2026, funded by 15M euros from the EU. It aims to decarbonize industry and create up to 500 construction jobs.
12 September 2024
Grangemouth Petroineos Oil Refinery to Close in 2025: Focus on a Green and Industrial Transition
Closure impacts 400 jobs; £100M pledged for green projects. Focus on reskilling, clean fuels, and hydrogen. Other site operations remain.
1 September 2024
Honeywell and Repsol Partner on Renewable Fuels
The collaboration aims to scale biofuel production using waste materials and explore advanced recycling technologies to reduce carbon emissions and support energy transition goals.

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Refinery projects:

OMV Petrom , Orlen, ExxonMobil, Neste, Essar, eni, CEPSA, TotalEnergies, INEOS, and Lotos.