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All news on Butane (also known as n-Butane and Butyl hydride): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

28 May 2026

SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant

Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
12 May 2026

SPIE partners with SkyNRG on DSL-01 SAF plant in Delfzijl

100,000 t/yr SAF plus 35,000 t/yr sustainable by‑products; CO₂ savings up to 80%; construction started and operation expected mid‑2028.
26 March 2026

BASF opens world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China

World-scale integrated chemical site with 2,000 staff; basic, intermediate and specialty chemicals; 100% renewable power; 1 Mt/yr ethylene cracker with e-drive compressors; up to 50% lower CO2; €8.7bn
13 February 2026

SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.
12 February 2026

SkyNRG Begins Construction of Delfzijl SAF Plant

The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction starts after securing non-recourse project financing.
7 January 2026

BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site

The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.

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