The environment

Peter Kirkegaard has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Haldor Topsoe, effective 1 January 2021.

Scientists from the University of Southampton in the UK have invented a hybrid catalyst platform that can efficiently and sustainably convert carbon dioxide into versatile plastic materials.

INEOS has launched a new business to develop and build clean hydrogen capacity across Europe.

Repsol has selected Axens Vegan® technology for its first production plant for advanced biofuels in Spain at its Cartagena refinery.

The two companies will investigate, develop, and optimise technology and equipment packages to enhance the sustainability and performance of petrochemical facilities.

BP and Ørsted have signed a Letter of Intent to work together to develop a ?project for industrial-scale production of green hydrogen.

Petronas has announced its aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Neste and LG Chem have announced their aim to build a strategic long-term partnership to develop and grow the biopolymers and biochemicals market globally.

Baker Hughes has announced that it is acquiring Compact Carbon Capture (3C), a pioneering technology development company specialising in carbon capture solutions.

Drax power station is evaluating Shell technology for one of the world’s largest carbon dioxide capture projects.

Chart Industries Inc. has completed the acquisition of BlueInGreen LLC for a purchase price of US$20 million in cash at closing.

Neste has agreed to acquire Bunge Loders Croklaan's refinery plant located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands for a purchase price of €258 million.

INEOS at Antwerp commits to staying ahead of EU climate and energy targets in the drive to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Marie Tecnimont Group’s NextChem and Indian Oil Corp. have signed a circular economy memorandum of understanding (MOU) for India.

Tecam has entered into a commercial representation agreement with Plastiblue Inc. for the development of environmental projects in Canada.