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bp and Iberdrola Begin Construction of Spain’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Castellón

(IN BRIEF) A joint venture between bp and Iberdrola España has commenced construction of Spain’s largest green hydrogen plant, set to begin operations by 2026. Located next to the bp refinery in Castellón, this 25 MW plant is expected to … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Sustainable Feedstock Offering with Co-Processed Neste RE for Polymers and Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) Neste has introduced co-processed Neste RE, a new renewable feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry. Produced by co-processing renewable raw materials like used cooking oil with fossil crude oil at its Porvoo refinery, this feedstock offers a … Read the full press release

Neste Successfully Converts Discarded Tires into High-Quality Raw Material for Chemicals and Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved a significant milestone in chemical recycling by processing pyrolysis oil derived from discarded vehicle tires, supplied by Scandinavian Enviro Systems, into high-quality raw material for new plastics and chemicals at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland. … Read the full press release

Record Free Cash Flow Highlights Brenntag’s Resilience in Volatile Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Brenntag reported solid financial results despite market challenges, with sales declining by 11.0% due to lower prices and volumes. Operating gross profit reached 4,041.8 million EUR (-3.7%), and operating EBITA stood at 1,265.0 million EUR (-13.1%), … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Strengthens Construction Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Menkol Industries in India

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its acquisition of Menkol Industries Private Limited, a prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in high-value waterproofing systems. This strategic move enhances Saint-Gobain’s position in the Construction Chemicals sector, focusing on specialty building materials within the dynamic … Read the full press release

Versalis ranked in the top 1% for corporate social responsibility ratings by EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemicals company owned by Eni, has achieved a “Platinum” rating from independent agency EcoVadis for the second year in a row, placing it in the top 1% for its industry in terms of corporate social responsibility. … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval joins global initiative to address hard-to-abate CO2 emissions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a global initiative launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to decarbonize hard-to-abate CO2-emitting industries and long-distance transport. The FMC focuses on seven sectors, including aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete, … Read the full press release

Europe’s Most Environmentally Sustainable Cracker to be Built with €3.5bn Funding

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Olefins Belgium has secured €3.5 billion in funding to construct and operate Europe’s most environmentally sustainable cracker. The plant will have a lower carbon footprint than the average European steam cracker and is capable of operating solely … Read the full press release

Neste nominated for the final round at the German Sustainability Award 2023, Europe’s largest award for ecological and social commitment

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 21-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that its ambitious sustainability vision and renewable solutions … Read the full press release

Neste part of the pioneering public blockchain digital system of Circularise and ISCC along with other major companies aimed at verifying material flows and sustainability attributes

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 13-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its participation in the pioneering public blockchain digital … Read the full press release

INEOS Aromatics completes multi-million dollar modernisation of its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant in Merak, Indonesia

Increases the site capacity by 15% from 500,000 tons to 575,000 tons per annum Reduces CO2 emissions by 15% per tonne Demonstrates INEOS Aromatics’ commitment to the growth of the Indonesian polyester industry (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS … Read the full press release

Neste, the 4th most sustainable company in the world, released its newest market and innovation outlook report

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the release of its latest Market and Innovation … Read the full press release

Borealis buys minority stake in the company behind the EcoCore® manufacturing technology platform for sustainable packaging

Deeper partnership drives development of circular packaging solutions based on Borealis polymer and recycling expertise in tandem with Bockatech’s patented EcoCore ® technology platform EcoCore platform to be scaled up to expand range and availability of lighter weight and reusable … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG to hold its next year’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 20, 2022 as a virtual event

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG (ETR: WCH), a German multinational chemical company, has announced that its next year’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on May 20, 2022 as a virtual event in order to … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde milestone: 35 EnviNOx® systems successfully installed saving 16 million t/year emissions globally

35th unit installed, total emissions saved worldwide: 16 million t/year EnviNOx® technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions nearly completely (PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 24-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp (ETR: TKA), a German multinational industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate, announces that thyssenkrupp Uhde has … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland enters strategic partnership with Technip Energies

This alliance will enable both parties to expand their Project Management Consultancy as well as project controls and supervision capabilities into new market opportunities to create high-value services for clients. (PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 19-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland, one … Read the full press release

INEOS to build industrial scale electrolyser to produce green hydrogen at its Koln site in Germany

The project forms part of more than €2bn investment in Green Hydrogen announced by INEOS earlier this week. Hydrogen from the new unit would be used in the production of green ammonia. The complete project will result in a reduction … Read the full press release

Neste holds its Capital Markets Day 2021 as a webcast on 23 September 2021: strategy execution, market outlook, updated strategic targets

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its Capital Markets Day 2021 held as a … Read the full press release

BASF to build a new pilot Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center at its Ludwigshafen site

New center strengthens innovation leadership of chemical catalysts portfolio Sustainable setup with all necessary solids processing capabilities in one place Customers benefit from joint development and faster access to new catalyst technologies (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF … Read the full press release

Henkel in 1H 2021: Group sales up by 11.3% exceeding pre-crisis level; Operating profit up by 20.1%

Group sales show organic growth of +11.3 percent to around 10 billion euros (nominal +4.7 percent), driven by all business units and regions Operating profit* rises to 1,430 million euros, +20.1% EBIT margin* increased to 14.4%, +1.9 percentage points Earnings per … Read the full press release