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Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation ask DOE to skirt DeSantis’ veto on energy rebate programs

Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation ask DOE to skirt DeSantis’ veto on energy rebate programs

September 12, 2023 |

In Florida, after the governor’s veto list cost Florida taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars in federal grants, the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the Department of Energy to allow federal or local management of energy rebate programs. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: “Floridians […]

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Uber’s biofuel-electric hybrid Earth Clipper debuts in London

Uber’s biofuel-electric hybrid Earth Clipper debuts in London

September 12, 2023 |

In the UK, sightseers and commuters in London can make more eco-friendly journeys. Earth Clipper, Europe’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferry, built to the High-Speed Craft Code, and the first of three new Uber Boat by Thames Clippers passenger ferries to operate with zero tailpipe emissions in Central London, starts sailing. Leading the way […]

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USDA to invest $400,000 to update GHG emissions model so ethanol is included in SAF subsidies

USDA to invest $400,000 to update GHG emissions model so ethanol is included in SAF subsidies

September 12, 2023 |

In Washington, Reuters reports that the Agriculture Secretary has confirmed the USDA will invest up to $400,000 to update the federal greenhouse gas emissions modeling to ensure corn-based ethanol is included as a feedstock pathway in future sustainable aviation fuel subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act. Although the secretary is in favor of the GREET […]

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BASF begins building Chinese syngas facility

BASF begins building Chinese syngas facility

September 12, 2023 |

In China, BASF has commenced construction of its syngas plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale syngas facility, fully integrated into the Verbund site, is scheduled to start up in 2025. BASF will adopt unique process concepts in the syngas plant to reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional syngas plants, contributing to […]

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AGC and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to study production and sale of methanol from CO2

AGC and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to study production and sale of methanol from CO2

September 12, 2023 |

In Japan, AGC Inc. and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. have agreed to begin the study regarding the production and sale of methanol made from CO2 generated from AGC’s architectural glass production, by applying the methanol production technology developed by MGC. This study targets commercialization by around 2030 at AGC‘s Kashima Plant, and when achieved, […]

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Lloyd’s Register report lays out challenges to different marine decarbonization pathways

Lloyd’s Register report lays out challenges to different marine decarbonization pathways

September 12, 2023 |

In the UK, in view of the maritime sector’s strengthened commitments to reduce GHG emissions to net-zero by 2050, the Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub’s “The Future of Maritime Fuels” report presents a review of a wide range of fuel mix projections and has identified two alternative paths that will steer shipping’s course – […]

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Washington state signs LOI with Myno Carbon for biochar strategy

Washington state signs LOI with Myno Carbon for biochar strategy

September 12, 2023 |

In Washington state, Washington State Department of Natural Resources signed a letter of intent with Myno Carbon Corp. to collaborate on a two-pronged strategy for using biochar – a carbon-rich product created from slash and other byproducts of forest restoration treatments and timber harvests – to sequester carbon and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires […]

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German researchers developing wood replacement products from microorganisms

German researchers developing wood replacement products from microorganisms

September 12, 2023 |

In Germany, a team of researchers from the University of Freiburg and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials (INM) in Saarbrücken is working on in the DELIVER project to develop wood replacement products from microorganisms. The aim is to create a database of hundreds of materials with a broad range of controllable properties for various […]

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Earthjustice on behalf of NWF files petition challenging EPA’s “Set” Rule

Earthjustice on behalf of NWF files petition challenging EPA’s “Set” Rule

September 12, 2023 |

In Washington, Earthjustice on behalf of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023-2025 “Set” Rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard, as a violation of the Clean Air Act and the Administrative Procedure Act. Despite numerous […]

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Maersk and Equinor sign green methanol supply deal

Maersk and Equinor sign green methanol supply deal

September 11, 2023 |

In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor have signed an agreement securing supply of green methanol for Maersk’s landmark, new methanol-enabled feeder vessel during its initial months of operation from September 2023 and into the first half of 2024. The agreement ensures green methanol supply for the ship from its entry into operation […]

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