In Georgia, Bakelite announced the acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products. By integrating Sestec’s technology, Bakelite expands its portfolio of sustainable adhesive solutions on a global scale and continues to assist customers in achieving their sustainability commitments, the firm said. “This acquisition is a […]
In India, The Hindu reported that Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao directed Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) officials to formulate a comprehensive plan to establish a waste-to-energy unit at the Kannahalli waste processing plant. Rao directed the officials to formulate a plan after discussing its challenges and shortcomings with […]
In Germany, the HOYER Group has concluded a contract with H2 MOBILITY, the largest operator of hydrogen refueling stations in Germany. Initially, as a partner, the international logistics specialist for liquid goods will undertake supplies to hydrogen refueling stations in the Rhein-Neckar region, and will be responsible both for transport and for quantity control. Anna […]
In Missouri, Columbia Missourian reported that a team of University of Missouri researchers discovered a way to genetically modify a plant’s genes to produce more oil for biofuels. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for biofuels, according to the report. […]
In Texas, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) said that a group of UTEP researchers have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae. The study, recently published in ACS Applied Bio Materials, focuses on the microalga Chlorella vulgaris, a fast-growing species commonly found in freshwater environments that is used to […]
In the Netherlands, the European Commission (EC) has wrapped up its probe into suspected fraud involving Chinese biodiesel imports flagged by Germany two years ago, uncovering certain systemic flaws and vowing corrective action. Specifically, the EC said that it has unearthed some weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted, which is why the […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the MB Energy secured the building permit for its planned hydrogen refueling station for heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) in Lübeck, Germany. The report noted that the construction of the facility is set to begin immediately, with commissioning targeted for the end of 2025. The station, designed by […]
In the UK, the UK government said it has confirmed that 10 projects from the first phase of its flagship hydrogen program – Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1) – can begin construction. The government noted that these projects will support British industry to move away from using fossil fuels towards domestically-produced low-carbon hydrogen, reducing emissions heavy […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Saudi developer of green hydrogen plants ACWA Power has sealed several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international partners to work on creating a green hydrogen and renewable energy export value chain between Saudi Arabia and Europe. Under the supervision of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, ACWA […]
In the UK, BBC reported that plans to build a hydrogen production plant in Bradford have taken a step forward with the UK government signing off on the project. The report noted that the agreement gives N-Gen Energy Solutions and Hygen Energy the go-ahead to start construction work on a low-carbon green hydrogen production facility. […]
