Water news (page 4)

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  27 December 2024

  Stamicarbon (MAIRE) awarded NX STAMI licensing/PDP for low‑carbon urea/DEF plant in Canada and supplies HP stripper to Nutrien

  2,500 MTPD urea and 1,500 MTPD DEF at Belle Plaine with CCS; licence/PDP on FID, operations by 2029; replacement high‑pressure urea stripper for Nutrien Fort Saskatchewan.
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  15 October 2024

  BASF secures funding for CO2-free steam heat pump in Ludwigshafen

  The heat pump will cut emissions by 100,000 tons annually, using waste heat and renewable energy, with commissioning set for 2027. The project receives up to €310 million in government funding.
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  17 September 2024

  Antwerp Chemical Firms Explore Waste Water Reuse with CHERISH2O Project

  The CHERISH2O project at Antwerp's port aims to purify and reuse industrial waste water, reducing water consumption and mitigating drought risks, supported by €730,000 in funding from the Flemish government.
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  12 July 2024

  Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant to Support UK Decarbonisation at Stanlow Refinery

  The plant will generate 125 MW of power, cut 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and support regional decarbonisation. Completion is set for 2027, with significant investment in the North West of England.
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  10 May 2024

  Jordan inks $1B green ammonia plant

  Off-grid Aqaba plant: 550 MW solar + BESS, electrolysis to yield 100,000 t/yr green ammonia for Europe/Asia; cuts ~200,000 tCO2/yr; FID 2027, ops 2030
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  6 May 2024

  Jordanian Green Ammonia and Hynfra submit feasibility studies for green ammonia and hydrogen plant to Jordan’s energy minister

  Study outlines $1.6B green ammonia/hydrogen plant in Aqaba SEZ using desalinated seawater and renewables; 8,000 construction jobs, ~200 direct & 750 indirect operational jobs

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  15 March 2024

  ECLUSE Tunnel Construction Begins for Evonik

  The ECLUSE tunnel will transport steam across the Scheldt, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by connecting waste-to-energy facilities with industrial users.
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  1 February 2024

  Uganda and Alpha MBM to develop 60,000 b/d Kabaale refinery

  Planned Kabaale refinery includes 211 km products pipeline to Namwabula, Mbegu water intake and storage terminal; at least US$4bn investment. Key commercial deals and FID pending.
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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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  2 March 2023

  ECLUSE Expands Steam Network Under Scheldt to Evonik

  ECLUSE 2 will transport steam under the Scheldt, reducing CO2 emissions by 100,000 tons annually and supporting green energy goals with a new tunnel for future industrial connections.
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  16 August 2022

  Sasol Chemicals to Double Green Steam Use at German Facility

  The new biomass cogeneration plant will supply 70,000 MWh of steam annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons and producing 90,000 MWh of sustainable electricity by 2025.
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  14 March 2019

  ECLUSE Steam Network Launch at Port of Antwerp

  ECLUSE reduces CO2 emissions by 100,000 tonnes annually by supplying steam from waste incineration to six chemical companies, supporting Flemish climate goals.