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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Pennsylvania, Indiana County Development Corporation (ICDC) is coordinating efforts with Air Liquide Advanced Technologies U.S. LLC to host an informational meeting with company representatives and local residents regarding the renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility proposed at the 119 Business Park – Lot 2, located in Center Township, Indiana County, PA. An informational meeting […]
