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LYB secures renewable-power capacity to reach its 2030 goal

LyondellBasell (LYB; Rotterdam, the Netherlands) announced that it signed a power purchase agreement with Eneco N.V. This agreement brings LYB’s total secured renewable electricity capacity to 100% of its renewable electricity procurement target. “Taking climate action is a key part…

North America’s first commercial-scale rare-earth metals production facility starts operation in Canada

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) announced that its Rare Earth Processing Facility located in Saskatoon, Canada is ahead of schedule and produced rare earth metals at a commercial scale in summer 2024 – making Saskatchewan the first and only jurisdiction…

Metso progresses commercial adoption of new cathode-manufacturing technology, launches new filtration unit for battery applications

Metso Corp. (Espoo, Finland) launched the Metso pCAM plant, an intelligent solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material, in June 2024. The Planet Positive-certified solution, used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, has received exciting feedback from customers.…

UPM Biochemicals and Södra accelerate the commercialization of new lignin-based products

UPM Biochemicals will be among the first customers to receive kraft lignin from Södra when the forest-owner association’s plant in Mönsterås comes on stream in 2027. Södra’s new plant will be the first commercial kraft lignin production facility in Sweden…

Maire awarded contract for expansion of urea plant in Egypt

MAIRE SpA (Milan, Italy; www.groupmaire.com) announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its subsidiary Stamicarbon, the nitrogen technology licensor, has been awarded the licensing and the process design package (PDP) for the upgrade and expansion of El Delta Company for…

Neste, Itochu and GS Caltrex collaborate to make first batch of CORSIA-eligible SAF

Neste Oyj (Porvoo, Finland; www.neste.com), ITOCHU Corp. (Tokyo; www.itochu.co.jp) and GS Caltex (Seoul, South Korea; www.gscaltrex.com) have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation)-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for…

McDermott and BW Offshore collaborate on offshore blue ammonia production

McDermott (Houston, Tex.; www.mcdermott.com) and BW Offshore (Singapore; www.bwoffshore.com) have entered into a collaboration to advance the technical and commercial viability of offshore blue ammonia production. This strategic partnership aims to enable a viable pathway for offshore blue ammonia production,…

LiOH refinery opens in Germany

AMG Critical Materials N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.amg-nv.com) hosted the opening of its lithium hydroxide refinery in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Saxony-Anhalt in Germany earlier this week. AMG Lithium B.V., which houses all of AMG’s lithium activities, has commissioned production of battery-grade lithium…

KBR and Technip Energies’ JV selected for Lake Charles LNG project

KBR, Inc. (Houston) announced that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture (JV), has been selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project. Under the terms of…

Maire to supply maleic anhydride process technology for new plant in Oman

MAIRE S.p.A. (Milan) announced that Nextchem (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its subsidiary CONSER, its technology licensor for high-value chemical derivatives and biodegradable plastics, has been awarded by Al Baleed Petrochemical Company (ABP) the technology licensing, the process design package and…