Carbon dioxide news

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  14 August 2025

  Porthos CO2 Pipeline Installed Offshore

  A 20-km CO2 pipeline is laid and entrenched under the North Sea, connecting Rotterdam's port to storage reservoirs over 3 km below the seabed.
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  13 August 2025

  Ercros Cuts CO2 Emissions by 38% in Four Years

  GHG emissions cut by 9%. Logistics improvements avoided 8,580 tonnes CO2. Accident frequency down 22%. Achieved EcoVadis Platinum, CDP "B" rating, and improved ESG score. Certified sustainability systems.
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  31 July 2025

  Veolia to Generate Local Energy from Waste in Porto, Portugal

  A 270M€ contract will enhance a waste-to-energy plant in Porto with digitalization, solar power, and carbon capture, aiming for energy efficiency and decarbonization over 15 years.
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  31 July 2025

  OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025

  Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
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  31 July 2025

  Covestro Q2 2025: Market Volatility Impacts Performance

  Q2 sales and EBITDA fell due to price drops and tariffs. Forecasts adjusted. Acquisition of Pontacol AG to boost sustainable growth. New CCO appointed.
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  30 July 2025

  Braskem's Bio-PE Cuts 470,000 Tons of CO2 in Japan

  Bio-based PE bags in Japan cut CO2 emissions by 3,900 tonnes annually, aligning with government sustainability goals and boosting demand for eco-friendly materials.

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  23 July 2025

  Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France

  Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
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  23 July 2025

  Air Liquide to Build 200 MW Electrolyzer in Netherlands

  The project, backed by Dutch and EU support, will produce 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, operational by 2027.
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  21 July 2025

  Gasunie Commits €500M to Energy Infrastructure by Mid-2025

  Revenue up 20% due to higher tariffs; costs rise 11% from investments and staffing. Focus on energy transition, resilience, and hydrogen projects. €12B investment planned by 2030.
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  16 July 2025

  Moeve and Zaffra to Develop e-SAF in Spain

  The agreement supports EU aviation decarbonization targets by assessing e-SAF facility feasibility in Spain, leveraging renewable energy and technology expertise.
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  14 July 2025

  ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland

  The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.
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  11 July 2025

  Covestro AG Lowers 2025 Forecast

  EBITDA, FOCF, and ROCE over WACC forecasts for 2025 are reduced due to weak global economy. Greenhouse gas emissions remain unchanged.
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  10 July 2025

  Sumitomo Corp and UK Government Sign Investment MOU

  The MOU outlines a £7.5B investment in UK projects by 2035, focusing on clean energy, CCS, hydrogen, and railways, with UK government support.
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  8 July 2025

  CO2 Pipeline Investment to Decarbonize UK Cement and Lime Industry

  A £59.6M investment will develop a CO2 transport pipeline for the Peak Cluster project, aiding UK cement and lime decarbonization and supporting 13,000 jobs. Completion expected by 2028.
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  19 June 2025

  EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands

  A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
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  5 June 2025

  INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
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  3 June 2025

  Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt

  The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
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  24 April 2025

  £2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts

  The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.
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  5 March 2025

  INERATEC secures €70 million for Europe's largest e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt

  €70m funding will boost e-Fuel production, aiding aviation decarbonization and supporting EU climate goals through innovative reactor technology and strategic partnerships.
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  4 March 2025

  Greenlyte Boosts Marl Chemical Park's Hydrogen Expansion

  A new plant will produce eMethanol using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, enhancing sustainable initiatives at Marl Chemical Park, with operations starting in 2026.
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  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.
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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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  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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  1 November 2024

  Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex

  €50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
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  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.