Carbon dioxyde news (page 2)

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

  12 April 2023

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  The world's first industrial-scale CCU facility in a cement plant will start in 2025, capturing 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually for reuse in manufacturing, supported by €15 million in German government funding.
• Consortium Develops Molten Salt Regeneration for CCU

  15 February 2023

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  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.
• Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project

  1 February 2023

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  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.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Begin Production in 2024 in Denmark

  5 January 2023

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

  20 December 2022

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  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.
• EU Funds Awarded for Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub

  12 December 2022

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  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.

• Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to Produce Renewable Hydrogen at Grandpuits

  22 November 2022

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  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.
• TotalEnergies and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Plant

  4 October 2022

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  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.
• Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  21 September 2022

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

  8 September 2022

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

  29 August 2022

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  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.
• Chancellor Scholz Visits Hydrogen Infrastructure at Industriepark Höchst

  9 August 2022

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  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.
• Tata Chemicals Europe Launches UK's Largest Carbon Capture Plant

  24 June 2022

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

  3 May 2022

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  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.
• Neste and EU Sign Grant Agreement for Clean Hydrogen Project in Porvoo

  4 April 2022

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  The SHARC project aims to cut over 4 million tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years, supporting EU and Finland's climate goals. It focuses on electrolysis, CCS, and future electric fuel production.
• Project Air: Advancing CCU-Methanol Production in Sweden

  3 March 2022

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  Project Air aims to cut carbon emissions by 500,000 tons annually by 2025, using CCU and renewable feedstock to produce sustainable methanol, replacing fossil methanol in various industries.
• Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  22 February 2022

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  Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.
• bp Awards Engineering Contracts for UK Carbon Capture Projects

  15 December 2021

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  Two consortiums will design and submit plans for a UK power station and carbon capture plant, with one selected for construction in 2023, aiming to support the UK's net zero goals.
• Danish Government Grants DKK 197 Million for North Sea CO2 Storage

  9 December 2021

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  The Danish Energy Agency funds Project Greensand to support Denmark's 70% CO2 reduction by 2030. The project aims to store up to 8 million tons of CO2 annually in the North Sea by 2030.
• ArcelorMittal Invests $30 Million in Carbon Capture Specialist LanzaTech

  9 December 2021

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  The $30M investment expands a partnership to use carbon capture technology, reducing CO2 emissions and producing bio-ethanol. The project is part of a broader effort to decarbonize and innovate.
• Air Liquide and BASF Secure EU Funding for CCS Project in Antwerp

  22 November 2021

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  The Kairos@C project aims to cut 14.2M tons of CO2 in Antwerp by 2035 using innovative CCS technologies, contributing to EU climate goals and supported by the European Innovation Fund.
• Neste Secures EU Funding for Green Hydrogen Project at Porvoo Refinery

  7 November 2021

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  The EU Innovation Fund grants €88M for a green hydrogen and CO2 capture project in Finland, aiming to cut over 4M tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years and support carbon neutral production by 2035.
• Hydrogen Production Milestone in Teesside

  25 October 2021

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  The UK aims for net zero by 2050. Teesside's new hydrogen facility will cut CO2, create jobs, and support industrial decarbonization, with blue hydrogen as an immediate solution and green hydrogen as the future goal.
• Kellas to Develop Low Carbon Hydrogen Site in Teesside

  7 October 2021

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  H2NorthEast will produce 1GW of low carbon hydrogen, capturing 95% of CO2. It aims to create 1,200 construction jobs and 400 long-term roles, contributing to the UK's hydrogen and decarbonization goals.
• ExxonMobil Expands Carbon Capture in Scotland

  6 October 2021

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  The project aims to capture and store CO2 from the Fife Ethylene Plant, enhancing Scotland's emission reduction efforts. It builds on previous initiatives and includes significant infrastructure upgrades.
• Acorn CCS Partners with INEOS and Petroineos to Capture and Store CO2 at Grangemouth by 2027

  9 July 2021

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  The project aims to capture and store up to one million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2027, supporting Scotland's climate targets and utilizing the Acorn Project infrastructure for carbon reduction.
• bp to Develop UK's Largest Blue Hydrogen Facility

  18 March 2021

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  The project aims for 1GW hydrogen by 2030, capturing 2M tonnes CO₂ annually. Located in Teesside, it supports decarbonization, job creation, and aligns with the UK's net-zero goals.
• Perstorp to Cut Carbon Emissions by 500,000 Tons with Sustainable Methanol

  24 November 2020

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  Project AIR will use carbon capture and gasification to produce methanol from CO2, residue streams, renewable hydrogen, and biomethane, aiming to start production in 2025 and reduce emissions significantly.