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German hydrogen research, technology, and industrial scaling

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Latest: German industry shifts toward hydrogen with Lanxess and Thyssengas developments

In late July 2026, German research institutes released two complementary updates on the country’s hydrogen agenda. A review from RWTH Aachen and the Helmholtz Institute highlighted bio-inspired liquid organic hydrogen ca

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BioBTX plastic waste recycling plant construction

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Latest: BioBTX to build commercial plastic waste recycling plant in Netherlands

BioBTX, a circular chemistry developer based in Groningen, is constructing the world’s first commercial-scale facility to convert mixed plastic waste into renewable aromatic chemicals. Located at Chemie Park Delfzijl in

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Rhine low-water crisis impacts industry and logistics

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Latest: German environmentalists warn against deepening river channels

The low-water crisis on the Rhine has intensified, with water levels at the Kaub gauging station reaching 16 cm on August 10, 2026. Hydrologists warn that levels may drop into single digits, potentially splitting the wat

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European river drought and economic disruption

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Latest: Rhine low water levels disrupt German logistics and supply chains

Extreme drought and heatwaves continue to cause record-low water levels across major European rivers. In the Rhine, water depth at the critical Kaub waypoint has been recorded as low as 10 to 15 cm, forcing many cargo sh

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