In Belgium, DHL Express and Shell signed a deal to drive sustainable air freight at Brussels Airport. The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. The SAF used is certified according to ISCC’s voluntary certification system “ISCC Plus” and is expected to reduce GHG by 80 […]
In Thailand, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company. The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to be delivered to Shell. Bangchak, a leader in Thailand’s sustainable aviation fuel industry, introduced its initial SAF manufacturing business plan […]
In Brazil, Raízen, Shell and SENAI announced an investment for the construction of the Bioenergy Center, located in the planned neighborhood of Reserva Jequitibá, in Piracicaba. The groundbreaking event marked the beginning of construction on the modern set of laboratories and pilot plants, which will be located at the epicenter of the agribusiness innovation ecosystem, […]
In Norway, Reuters reported that Shell scrapped plans for a low-carbon hydrogen plant on Norway’s west coast due to a lack of demand. “We haven’t seen the market for blue hydrogen materialize and decided not to progress the project,” said a spokesperson for Shell in Norway. Together with partners Aker Horizons and CapeOmega, Shell had […]
In Wisconsin, Advanced Ionics announced that Shell International Exploration and Production, through its Shell GameChanger program, will sponsor a pilot project. Shell will test Advanced Ionics’ water-vapor electrolyzer technology to produce low-cost hydrogen. The project will support the scaling of Advanced Ionics’ second-generation, 800 cm2 stack, which is the next step toward commercialization, the company […]
In Taiwan, Taipei Times reports Seawool, a fabric made from discarded oyster shells and recycled plastic, is generating NT$200 million annually and gaining popularity among sustainable fashion brands in Europe and the US. Known for its temperature-regulating properties and wool-like texture, Seawool has become a sought-after material for outdoor and eco-conscious clothing lines. Developed by […]
From Colorado comes news that Gevo inked a purchase agreement for its low-carbon intensity fuel blendstock with Shell Global Solutions Deutschland for use in motorsports. Yep., Gevo’s insanely low-carbon fleul blendstock now heads for the racing circuit and the grueling world of motorspots. Sustaninable? Check. Affordable? Check. Fast? Check, check, check. Or should we put […]
In Canada, the purveyor of a seaside bar has won local acclaim for swapping soggy straws for a biodegradable alternative made from seashells. Manufactured by Florida’s Strawfish, the straws look and feel like plastic but biodegrade quickly in the environment. They are also safe for people with shellfish allergies to use because the shells are […]
In the UK, Wood said it has been selected by Shell to deliver pre-FEED services for Oman’s innovative ‘Blue Horizons’ project. The project will produce low carbon blue hydrogen and ammonia for local and international markets and will capture and store CO2 from production. Wood said it will use its CO2 and blue hydrogen expertise […]
In Mexico, design studio Manufactura has partnered with New York’s BioMatters to convert waste lobster shells from Maine into a material suitable for 3D printing using. The process involves crushing the shells and mixing that powder with binding agents. The two studios co-developed the idea while visiting Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, where […]
