{"id":177920,"date":"2026-06-30T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=177920"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:59:37","slug":"bluealp-and-lbc-tank-terminals-secure-eu-just-transition-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/bluealp-and-lbc-tank-terminals-secure-eu-just-transition-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals secure EU Just Transition Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/06\/BlueAlp-LBC.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177925\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/06\/BlueAlp-LBC.png 640w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/06\/BlueAlp-LBC-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/06\/BlueAlp-LBC-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/06\/BlueAlp-LBC-400x231.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 BlueAlp Innovations BV<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals have been awarded a \u20ac1.5 million grant from the European Union\u2019s Just Transition Fund (JTF) through the JTF Rijnmond program to support the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of their planned large-scale chemical recycling plant in the Rotterdam region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FEED study will cover technical feasibility, detailed engineering, logistics, site implementation, terminal integration, permitting and financing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Europe\u2019s largest tank storage operator for pyrolysis oil, LBC provides direct access to critical infrastructure within the Port of Rotterdam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-locating BlueAlp\u2019s chemical recycling process plant at LBC\u2019s existing terminal site is expected to create significant synergies, including heat integration and transport optimization, further reducing CO\u2082 emissions and strengthening project economics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EU Just Transition Fund supports regions in accelerating the transition toward climate neutrality by fostering sustainable industrial development, innovation and investment, in line with EU Cohesion Policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Valentijn de Neve, CEO of BlueAlp<\/strong>, says, \u201cI am very proud of our collaboration with LBC Tank Terminals. Together, we are developing a highly competitive project that represents a step change in both economics and environmental footprint, driven by the benefits of integration. The support from the Just Transition Fund Rijnmond enables us to advance this project in response to Europe\u2019s growing regulatory demand.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Radboud Godron, Group Business Development Director New Energies of LBC Tank Terminals<\/strong>, adds, \u201cWe are pleased to support BlueAlp in advancing this important project and welcome the recognition from the Just Transition Fund Rijnmond. This collaboration reflects LBC\u2019s commitment to enabling circular solutions by leveraging our existing infrastructure and capabilities. By integrating BlueAlp\u2019s chemical recycling technology within our Rotterdam terminal site, we are taking a concrete step toward scaling sustainable value chains and contributing to Europe\u2019s transition toward a low-carbon and circular economy.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals have been awarded a \u20ac1.5 million grant from the European Union\u2019s Just Transition Fund (JTF) through the JTF Rijnmond program to support the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of their planned large-scale chemical recycling plant in the Rotterdam region. 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