Europe downstream news

Shell has announced that they will not continue with the construction of a biofuels plant in Pernis, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Vioneo has awarded a major contract to ECI Group for a project that will deliver a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant to operate using an entirely fossil-free feedstock in Belgium.

Bondalti Chemicals has started operation of its chlor-alkali production facility in Estarreja, Portugal, with Asahi Kasei’s electrolyser system.

This article summarises field-proven strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability in syngas plants. It highlights best practices such as robotic convection cleaning, high-emissivity ceramic coatings, SCR fouling solutions, and corrosion-resistant thermal sprays, that reduce energy use by up to 15%, cut emissions, and extend equipment life.

DNV has invested significantly to upgrade its Spadeadam research and development (R&D) facility, UK, to support de-risking the energy transition.

High costs have kept green hydrogen projects from taking off, but new regulations in the EU’s refining sector offers a solution to launching carbon friendly technology at scale, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.

Finnish technology company Liquid Sun has launched an eSAF production pilot with ABB, Finnair, Fortum, and Finavia.

Lummus Technology has announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.

Greenergy has announced a ten-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam, reinforcing its long-term commitment to biofuel production in the Netherlands.

Centrica plc has confirmed that its trading arm, Centrica Energy, has entered into a natural gas sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with US-based Devon Energy Corp.