Todays Latest Updates:  11  February 2026

Biobased chemicals: Sweden. Renol® TPV achieves a groundbreaking 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional fossil-based TPV, helping industries meet decarbonization goals. Lignin Industries has introduced a new bio-based thermoplastic elastomer called Renol® TPV, marking its entry into the elastomer materials sector. Link 11/02/2026.

Hydrogen: Europe. Six European electrolyser manufacturers have established a new alliance, Electrolysers for Europe (E4E), and are requesting political support to unleash the full market potential. The alliance includes German manufacturers Sunfire and Thyssenkrupp Nucera as well as UK-based ITM Power, Belgian John Cockerill, Danish Topsoe and Norwegian Nel. The achievement of the target is still possible as the electrolyser manufacturers have increased their combined production capacity to over 10 GW annually from 2 GW in 2020. However, political support is needed. The alliance urged for accelerated market creation and demand stimulation. The EU member states should implement the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) with its clear quotas and predictable offtake. While transposition into national law was required two years ago, the regulation still remains outstanding in 25 of 27 member states. Link 10/02/2026.

Hydrogen: Morocco. Morocco signed an agreement with the international ORNX consortium to develop a $4.5bn green ammonia project in Laayoune. The project will be built as a fully integrated renewable powered platform. Plans include more than 2 GW of wind and solar capacity, battery storage, around 900 MW of electrolysers for green hydrogen production, and seawater desalination to supply process water. In its first phase, the facility is expected to produce about 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, which would be converted into approximately 560,000 tonnes of ammonia for domestic use and export markets. Link 11/02/2026.