With an aim to strengthen the competitiveness and modernization of the EU chemical sector, the European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry. The Action Plan focusses on key challenges such as high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand as well as promotes investment in innovation and sustainability.

Accelera's advanced Hylyzer PEM electrolyzer technology will be used for BP's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany. Once fully commissioned, the 100 MW electrolyzer system is expected to produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.

The groundbreaking of Again’s new acetic acid production facility in Texas City marks a key step toward commercializing sustainable chemicals from recycled CO2. Supported by Helm and Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, the project aims to deliver low-emission chemical solutions while strengthening local supply chains and industrial resilience.

In response to growing demand for cleaner energy alternatives, Siemens and Turn2X have announced a global cooperation to accelerate the rollout of renewable natural gas technologies. The partnership leverages Siemens’ digital capabilities and Turn2X’s process expertise to optimize production and support the transition to climate-neutral energy.

Wood has won a feed contract for the Zeevonk hydrogen facility, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Offshore wind and floating offshore solar energy will be used to power the project.

LG Chem and Enilive’s joint venture LG-Eni Biorefining has broken ground for Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil and sustainable aviation fuel production plant in Seoul, South Korea. The project is expected to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstock annually.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has partnered with Methanol Reformer and Element 1 Corp. to develop as well as commercialize hydrogen solutions by an innovative methanol reforming technology.

Air Products has decided to exit three US-based projects including an agreement with World Energy for the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel expansion project in California, the construction of a 35 metric ton per day facility to produce green liquid hydrogen in New York, and a project in Texas for the production of carbon monoxide.

Under a MOU signed between Uniper and Kyuden, both the companies will work together to explore collaboration in hydrogen and ammonia trading activities, renewable energy and carbon capture utilization and storage related activities.

Air Liquide has plans to develop two large-scale electrolyzer projects which will produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in Europe. The first project comprises of an Air Liquide 200 MW electrolyzer and the second project involves the development of a 250 MW electrolyzer.