In Massachusetts, J Biomaterials, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), has produced the first cosmetic jar based on their amorphous PHA technology, under the tradename, PHACT. The cosmetic jar was developed for Banila Co. to hold its Ceramide Cleansing Balm, part of Banila Co.’s ‘Clean It Zero’ line […]
In Germany, RWE announced an alliance with Lotte Chemical Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to jointly develop stable and large-scale clean ammonia supply chains in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Within this alliance RWE, Lotte, and MC have now signed a joint study agreement to develop a large-scale integrated clean ammonia production and export project […]
In Texas, Texas A&M University reported that Mark Holtzapple, professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has spent more than three decades creating a method to convert biomass into essential fuels and chemicals, such as jet fuel and acetic acid. “Rather than disposing of biomass waste in a landfill, […]
In Argentina, local newspaper Ambito reported that the country’s Secretariat for Strategic Affairs officially established the so-called ‘Intersectoral Hydrogen Table’, with the goal of deepening the dialogue between the different areas of the public and private sectors to advance in the design of a national strategy for the development of the hydrogen sector. “The energy […]
In Switzerland, ABB said it has signed an agreement with Hynamics, the hydrogen subsidiary of EDF group, to integrate the ABB Ability OPTIMAX energy management system to optimize hydrogen production costs. The system will be deployed at Hynamics’ “AuxHYGen” low carbon hydrogen production and distribution station in Auxerre, France “With complementary areas of expertise, the […]
In the UK, the government announced its intention to launch new certification scheme to verify sustainability of low carbon hydrogen with the main aim of building transparency and confidence across the sector. The UK government said it will now begin consultation with industry, with the intention of introducing the certification scheme by 2025. Department for […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Austrian utility Verbund to explore the production of green hydrogen for the Central Europe market. Mohamed Jameel Ramahi, CEO at Masdar, said, “Masdar has long pioneered green hydrogen as an energy source for the future and today we believe that future […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Swedish firm OX2 has inked a partnership with Norwegian consumer goods company Orkla to supply green hydrogen to the company’s Haraldsby factory in Åland. The aim of the cooperation is to assess and plan the supply of hydrogen from 2025. The hydrogen for Orkla’s factory in Saltvik, Åland […]
In Canada, Reuters reported that EverWind Fuels became the first green hydrogen producer in North America to secure the necessary permits for a commercial-scale facility. Provincial authorities in Canada granted environmental approval for EverWind to begin converting a former oil storage facility and marine terminal at Point Tupper in Nova Scotia into a green hydrogen […]
In Washington D.C, Vantage Market Research reported that the global green hydrogen market is forecasted to reach 8.7 billion by 2028, up from $ 374.17 million in 2021. According to the research firm, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 48.19% during the 2022-2028 period. “The green hydrogen market is growing rapidly […]
