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GreenChem Austria GmbH Official Launch and Recent Acquisition

Linz, Austria – January 2025 – GreenChem Group proudly announces the official establishment of GreenChem Austria GmbH, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued growth across Europe. This expansion enhances GreenChem’s operational presence and customer service in Central Europe, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to providing high-quality AdBlue® solutions and exceptional service standards. With the … Continued

EFFINOX® put to the test: proven effectiveness in urban transport

EFFINOX® | AdBlue® Premium Solution is our anti-crystallization solution, designed to protect SCR systems and ensure cleaner, more efficient, and longer-lasting performance for diesel vehicles. Now, to test its effectiveness under real-world conditions, we’ve taken on a new challenge: an intensive field trial on a fleet of city buses. For three months, we evaluated the … Continued

The downside of using incorrect AdBlue® for transport and logistics companies

AdBlue® has been an essential component to ensure the functioning and environmental compliance of the modern SCR-equipped diesel engines. This solution allows you to reduce drastically the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), one of the main harmful pollutants for the environment and public health. However, there is growing usage of uncertified, inferior, or even counterfeit … Continued

CBAM: implications for the transport sector

With global efforts to combat climate change intensifying, the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), also known as the carbon border adjustment mechanism, came into force on October 1, 2023. This measure is one of the European Union’s most ambitious initiatives to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy. Its main objective is to combat carbon … Continued

GreenChem’s AUS40 – Solution for the Marine Industry

At GreenChem, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions for emission reduction across industries. While many of you are familiar with our flagship products, AdBlue® and EFFINOX, designed for road vehicles and industrial applications, we’re thrilled to share our offering for the maritime sector. Introducing AUS40, an advanced urea solution specifically tailored for the marine … Continued

GreenChem’s New Subsidiary in Serbia

Recently, GreenChem has acquired Adeco Blue – Serbia’s largest AdBlue® producer. Soon to be rebranded as GreenChem Serbia, this acquisition strengthens GreenChem’s Adriatic presence. In terms of the market, Serbia is the Adriatic region’s largest economy and has promising AdBlue® demand. Adeco Blue’s established reputation and long-term partnership with GreenChem Holding make this acquisition a … Continued

Why does urea crystallize?

What causes urea crystallization? What consequences can it have for our vehicle? And most importantly, how can we avoid it? Diesel engines that maintain an intermittent pace of work, with constant engine stops and starts, often produce small urea sediments in the SCR system. In the long term, this solid crystallization can clog the catalytic … Continued

Energy Transition and AdBlue®. Part 2: Navigating the Energy Transition and AdBlue®’s Role in a Cleaner Future

Introduction The energy transition is reshaping the landscape of industries worldwide, driving a shift towards renewable and sustainable energy sources. This change is particularly significant for sectors like the automotive and chemical industries, where electric and hybrid alternatives are gradually replacing internal combustion engines. AdBlue®—a crucial element in reducing emissions from diesel engines—stands at the … Continued

GreenChem’s New Subsidiary in Bosnia and Herzegovina

We are pleased to announce that GreenChem has registered a new subsidiary in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: GreenChem Adriatic BH d.o.o. In terms of sales, we will focus on the Adriatic region, along with Croatia and Slovenia we are now focusing on surrounding countries like Serbia, Bosnia, and Montenegro. In terms of production, we have … Continued

Energy Transition and AdBlue®. Part 1: Energy in general

With the recent push to transition into greener and cleaner energy, how does it affect AdBlue® and GreenChem in general? To examine this, we should first understand energy in general, as well as the different energy sources – renewable and non-renewable. According to Standford, the definition of Energy is a conserved quantity that can be … Continued

Producing AdBlue® with less CO2 emissions – It Can Be Done!

At GreenChem, we are always looking for ways to make positive (environmental) impacts, not only through our AdBlue® solutions but also in our operations. AdBlue® has long been a unique product that is key in reducing harmful emissions in diesel engines. Its production traditionally requires the use of fossil fuels – which has presented certain … Continued

NOx Abatement in EU and How Much GreenChem Contributes

A brief overview Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are a group of highly reactive gaseous compounds containing nitrogen and oxygen in different proportions, namely NO, NO2, and N2O. NOx is a byproduct of the combustion processes such as those used in power generation and road transport. It can cause serious health problems and is a major contributor … Continued

Invest in Tomorrow at GreenChem

Since 2015, GreenChem’s Finance Holding in Breda, The Netherlands, has been committed to enriching the Dutch society and bolstering the local job market through the empowerment of our students. Our investment in traineeships is not merely a responsibility, but a strategic priority that has proven mutually beneficial. As a result, we have not had to … Continued

Pavel Hanus takes on an additional role at LAT Nitrogen

GreenChem CEO Pavel Hanus has recently taken on the additional role of Chief Commercial Officer at LAT Nitrogen, becoming a vital part of their management team. Pavel joined the AGROFERT group in 2011 as Logistics Manager at GreenChem Holding BV, where he was appointed CEO in 2013 and combined this position with the role of … Continued

What is technology neutrality?

Premise In 2021, 7 EU country leaders wrote a letter addressing the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. In this, they mentioned the importance of following the technology neutrality principle when aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. “We call on the European Commission to ensure that the EU energy and climate … Continued

GreenChem UK renews its partnership with Suttons Tankers.

It’s official: GreenChem UK has extended our successful partnership with Suttons Tankers for another 5 years. This collaboration is a major milestone for GreenChem in our ongoing effort to foster best-in-class services. With this new renewal agreement, we solidify another 5 years of commitment to deliver our AdBlue product to locations across the UK. With … Continued

GreenChem Benelux enters into a partnership with LTO

Today is a big day for GreenChem Benelux and LTO as we are proud to announce a new partnership which will bring together the two business ecosystems! This partnership will allow us to provide sustainable and high-quality AdBlue solutions at competitive prices to LTO Members. Once again, our commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction fits … Continued

GreenChem Strikes Deal to Expand AdBlue Reach in Slovenia

GreenChem Holding B.V., a leading producer of AdBlue, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Promos d.o.o., a respected and widely utilized provider of AdBlue solutions in Slovenia. This exciting new deal will expand GreenChem’s reach to Central Europe and Western Balkan countries, enabling them to better serve these regions.  “We are pleased … Continued

GreenChem is the runner-up at the Packaging Awards 2023!

At the Packaging Awards 2023 organized by VerpakkingsManagement, more than 100 brands were invited and nominated for different categories to receive recognition for their excellence, creativity, and most importantly sustainability in packaging. We are proud to announce that GreenChem AdBlue4you (with Oerlemans Plastics B.V.) is the runner-up in the non-food sustainability category with our circu-sleeve! The juries … Continued

GreenChem launched new SCR cleaner – Effinox

For many vehicles with light-duty applications, it is not uncommon to have SCR issues. This is mainly caused by the vehicles continuing to fully dose AdBlue® when the exhaust temperatures are not at their optimum, resulting in poor hydrolyzation of AdBlue® conversion to ammonia and a build-up of deposits on the SCR catalyst. In sectors … Continued

What you need to know about the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives

What are the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives and how did they come into place? Clean air is essential to not only our health but also to the environment. However, due to human activities, air quality has deteriorated markedly. These activities are notably linked to industry, energy production, domestic heating, agriculture, and transport. In the … Continued

How to differentiate between Euro 6 and Euro 7

What are they? ‘Euro 6’ is the name of a single stage in a long-term, multi-step plan to reduce emissions across the EU. This plan started in 1992 with Euro 1, and chronologically, and began to make small changes and updates. This is where we are now. Differently worded, Euro 6 and Euro 7 are … Continued