In Belgium, chemicals company Solvay introduced Polycare Heat Therapy, a new functional active ingredient that protects hair from thermal damage due to repeated use of hair styling appliances operating at very high temperatures. The company said that the double-derivatized cationic guar active ingredient advances the global trend of biobased and silicone-free solutions in hair care. […]
In India, Data Bridge Market Research reported that global biobased polymer market will reach a value of $12.2 billion by 2029, compared to a value of $7.92 billion last year. According to the study, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the 2022-2029 period. “One of the most important markets […]
In Sweden, PowerCell Group said that, together with its partners e1 Marine, Maritime Partners and RIX Industries, it successfully completed a string test of the company’s respective technologies, simulating a 200 kW propulsion chain for methanol to hydrogen power. As part of the test, the partners took methanol as a fuel and converted it to […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that methanol producer and supplier Proman has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Lithuanian Port of Klaipeda to support the implementation of future methanol bunkering in or near the port. Under the terms of the agreement, Proman will support the Lithuanian port in planning, designing and implementing […]
In China, China Daily reported that local auto maker Geely is confident about business opportunities in the methanol market. “Methanol vehicles will bring about great business opportunities for both the auto industry and the energy industry,” said Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. “I am confident in the green methanol sector and the […]
In the Netherlands, the Green Village, iCircl and the Province of South Holland opened the new living lab Biobased Boulevard, with the aim of accelerating the use of natural materials in construction. This living lab, part of fieldlab The Green Village on TU Delft Campus, will help to use biobased building materials in construction and […]
In Texas, the University of Houston reported that James Flynn, research associate professor at the University of Houston, has been awarded a $1.2 million research grant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The award will support Flynn and his team’s research project aimed at assessing the impacts of biomass burning, wind-blown dust pollutants and […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that Misamis Oriental province is set to enter into a waste-to-energy program agreement with investors from China. Provincial Board Member Gerardo Sabal III said the Provincial Board has permitted Governor Peter Unabia to enter into an agreement with Chinese investors as part of its renewable energy commitments. “This […]
In South Africa, Reuters reported that the government of South Africa and the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark launched a $1 billion green hydrogen fund. The new fund, dubbed SA-H2 and run by Climate Fund Managers, a joint venture between the Dutch development bank, FMO, and South African insurer Sanlam, will look to support […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Jordan aims to work on a roadmap for projects to produce green hydrogen as part of a national strategy designed to expand the use of renewable energy. “We are in the process of devising a roadmap for the production of green hydrogen in the next stage and […]
