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Scania launches biodiesel pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

Scania launches biodiesel pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

November 16, 2023 |

In Côte d’Ivoire, Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, ANADER and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire.  The pilot aims to reduce emissions from public transport and create jobs through locally produced biofuels. In 2017, Scania initiated a collaboration with Agence Nationale d’Appui au Développement […]

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Waste-to-energy market to reach value of $43.1 billion by 2031, report finds

Waste-to-energy market to reach value of $43.1 billion by 2031, report finds

November 16, 2023 |

In Delaware, Transparency Market Research reported that the global waste-to-energy market stood at $26.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $43.1 billion in 2031.  The report stated that the global waste-to-energy market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2022 and 2031. “The global market is significantly driven by the […]

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Compostable coffee capsules made with NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer score highest sustainability marks in research study

Compostable coffee capsules made with NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer score highest sustainability marks in research study

November 16, 2023 |

In Minnesota, a new study conducted by Netherlands-based Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, a part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), revealed that coffee capsules made with Ingeo PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance.  The independent study assessed the environmental impact and circularity […]

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South Korea to launch clean hydrogen certification system

South Korea to launch clean hydrogen certification system

November 16, 2023 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced that the proposal for an amendment to the ‘Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act’ has passed the 47th Cabinet meeting’s deliberation and resolution process, enabling the government to move forward with the establishment of a […]

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Universal Hydrogen, Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering sign MoU to bring hydrogen-powered flight to Japan

Universal Hydrogen, Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering sign MoU to bring hydrogen-powered flight to Japan

November 16, 2023 |

In California, Universal Hydrogen announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and JAL Engineering Co. (JALEC) to bring hydrogen-powered flight to Japan. Rod Williams, Chief Commercial Officer of Universal Hydrogen, said: “JAL joins other major global airlines to be interested in Universal Hydrogen’s ATR retrofit conversion kit […]

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Air Liquide partners with ENEOS to accelerate the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan

Air Liquide partners with ENEOS to accelerate the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan

November 16, 2023 |

In France, local firm Air Liquide and Japanese company ENEOS Corporation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan. The companies noted that this partnership will span the whole value chain of low-carbon hydrogen. Upstream, the partners will study the development of low-carbon hydrogen production, […]

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Japan and South Korea to set up hydrogen and ammonia supply chain

Japan and South Korea to set up hydrogen and ammonia supply chain

November 16, 2023 |

In Japan, The Japan Times reported that Japan and South Korea aim to establish a joint supply network for fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. According to the report, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will announce the framework on November 17 in the United States, where they are expected […]

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Germany presents hydrogen core network plan

Germany presents hydrogen core network plan

November 16, 2023 |

In Germany, Reuters reported that Germany’s core network for hydrogen fuel will extend over 9,700 km and cost around $21 billion by 2032. The information was revealed by the chairman of transmission system operator FNB Gas Thomas Goessmann. The executive noted that the construction of the hydrogen network will start next year. According to the […]

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Lhyfe expands UK presence with new Sheffield office

Lhyfe expands UK presence with new Sheffield office

November 16, 2023 |

In the UK, Energy Global reported that French firm Lhyfe has expanded its UK operation to Sheffield, South Yorkshire with the aim of accelerating the roll-out of the environmentally friendly gas across the region. Lhyfe opened the Sheffield office to identify opportunities to deploy production facilities to support businesses and organizations in the drive to […]

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Zero Emission Industries raises $8.75 million in Series A funding

Zero Emission Industries raises $8.75 million in Series A funding

November 16, 2023 |

In Connecticut, MarineLink reported that Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) announced it has raised $8.75 million through the completion of a Series A financing round led by Chevron New Energies, with participation from commodity trading firm Trafigura and shipping and logistics company Crowley. ZEI said its partnerships with Chevron, Trafigura and Crowley will provide an opportunity […]

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