Carbon dioxide news (page 2)

• 19 December 2023

  Air Liquide to Build CO₂ Capture Unit in Rotterdam

  The new unit will use Cryocap™ technology to capture CO₂ from a hydrogen plant, transport it via Porthos, and store it in North Sea gas fields, reducing emissions by 2.5 million tons annually.
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  28 November 2023

  Neste receives energy investment aid for green hydrogen project

  The Finnish Ministry granted EUR 1.96M for a 120MW electrolyzer project at Porvoo refinery. The project aims to produce green hydrogen and recover heat for district heating. Decision expected in 2024.
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  18 November 2023

  Porthos Launches First CO2 Storage Project in Rotterdam

  Porthos will invest €1.3 billion in a CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, operational by 2026. It will store 2.5 Mton CO2 annually for 15 years, aiding Dutch climate goals.
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  6 November 2023

  Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
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  24 October 2023

  bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
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  10 October 2023

  thyssenkrupp nucera and Neste Reserve 120 MW Electrolyser Capacity for Porvoo Refinery

  The agreement includes six 20 MW modules for green hydrogen production at Porvoo refinery, aiming for sustainability by 2030. Neste also explores using thermal energy for district heating.

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  10 May 2023

  Messer to Launch CO2 Recycling Plant in Austria Using BASF Technology

  A new CO2 recovery plant will refine CO2 to food grade, enhancing supply reliability in Western Austria and surrounding regions, using energy-efficient, sustainable technology.
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  3 May 2023

  Neste Advances Renewable Hydrogen Project in Porvoo

  The project moves to basic engineering, with production potentially starting in 2026. It aims to replace fossil-based hydrogen and generate renewable heat for district heating.
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  2 May 2023

  Air Liquide and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Plant

  The project will use CryocapTM technology to cut CO2 emissions by 1.1 million tons annually, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The captured CO2 will be stored offshore via Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub.
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  24 April 2023

  Norwegian and Norsk e-Fuel to Build E-Fuel Plant in Mosjøen

  The new plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels, aiming for a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. The project will use renewable energy and recycled CO2, starting production by 2026.
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  19 April 2023

  INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  Starting in 2024, the plant will produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually using CO2 and green hydrogen, contributing to climate goals and advancing sustainable mobility in aviation and shipping.
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  18 April 2023

  Nippon Gases to Build CO2 Plant in Germany

  A new plant in Zörbig will purify and liquefy biogenic CO2, reducing transport emissions and enhancing supply security. The project supports sustainability and promotes workforce diversity.
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  12 April 2023

  Heidelberg Materials and Linde to Build First Large-Scale CCU Facility in Cement Industry

  The facility will capture and reuse 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, supported by €15M from BMWK, enhancing CO₂ supply for food and chemical industries. Operations start in 2025.
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  15 February 2023

  Consortium Develops Molten Salt Regeneration for CCU

  The new system reduces waste and reuses carbonate salt up to 100 times, aiding the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. It received €560K funding from EIT Manufacturing.
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  1 February 2023

  Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project

  The £300M project will capture 85% of on-site CO2, storing over 1 million tonnes annually from 2028. It uses proven amine solvent technology and aligns with Humber's 2030 Vision for decarbonization.
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  5 January 2023

  Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Begin Production in 2024 in Denmark

  A pilot plant in Aalborg will produce sustainable aviation fuel from CO2 and green hydrogen by 2024, using new technology to simplify the process and support Denmark's green aviation transition.
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  20 December 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Grants EUR 97 Million to Project Air for Swedish Green Chemistry

  Project Air will build a sustainable methanol facility in Sweden, reducing CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons annually. The project uses CO2, biogas, and renewable energy, with a total investment of EUR 255 million.
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  12 December 2022

  EU Funds Awarded for Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub

  The EU granted €144.6M for building CO2 transport and export facilities at Antwerp port, aiming to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 with an initial capacity of 2.5 Mtpa, scalable to 10 Mtpa.
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  8 December 2022

  ArcelorMittal Launches Carbon Capture Project in Ghent

  The €200M Steelanol project uses LanzaTech's tech to convert waste gases into ethanol, reducing emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually. A €35M Torero project will further cut emissions by 112,500 tonnes.
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  30 November 2022

  Essar Oil UK to Build £360M Carbon Capture Plant

  Essar plans a £360M carbon capture plant at Stanlow refinery, aiming to cut CO2 by 0.81M tons/year by 2027, as part of a broader £1B investment in decarbonization and hydrogen initiatives.
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  22 November 2022

  Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to Produce Renewable Hydrogen at Grandpuits

  Investing €130M, a new hydrogen unit at Grandpuits will use biogas and carbon capture to cut CO2 emissions by 150,000 tonnes annually, aiding sustainable aviation fuel production and carbon neutrality goals.
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  4 October 2022

  TotalEnergies and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Plant

  The partnership aims to fully decarbonize a cement plant in Obourg, Belgium, using CCUS technologies, renewable energy, and green hydrogen to capture and utilize 1.3 million metric tons of CO2 annually.
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  21 September 2022

  Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The new plant, operational by 2025, will double Europe's liquid hydrogen capacity, meeting high-tech and mobility market demands, and aiding in the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles.
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  8 September 2022

  thyssenkrupp to Build Germany's Largest Low-CO2 Steel Plant

  The new plant will cost over €2 billion, cut CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tons, and produce 2.5 million tons of low-CO2 steel annually, starting in 2026. The project supports national and EU climate goals.
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  29 August 2022

  Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement

  Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
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  9 August 2022

  Chancellor Scholz Visits Hydrogen Infrastructure at Industriepark Höchst

  Chancellor Scholz toured a hydrogen filling station for trains and discussed hydrogen technology and synthetic kerosene production, highlighting the chemical industry's role in sustainable energy solutions.
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  24 June 2022

  Tata Chemicals Europe Launches UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant

  The new plant captures 40,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing emissions by 10%. It produces Ecokarb® for global export, supported by a £4.2m government grant, advancing sustainable manufacturing.
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  3 May 2022

  Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

  The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.