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Study shows ClearFlame Engine Technologies can help decarbonize heavy transport

Study shows ClearFlame Engine Technologies can help decarbonize heavy transport

May 4, 2022 |

In Illinois, ClearFlame Engine Technologies said the publication of an independent study shows ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.  The study was conducted by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) and commissioned by ClearFlame, whose investors include Bill Gates-founded […]

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Evonik Catalysts opens Zero Liquid Discharge plant in India

Evonik Catalysts opens Zero Liquid Discharge plant in India

May 4, 2022 |

In India, Evonik Catalysts has opened a new Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant at its facility in Dombivli, India. The new plant reduces the amount of fresh water required for production processes and turns material that was previously considered waste into saleable products. Evonik is developing site-specific action plans as part of its global water […]

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Scania Australia commissions locally-built Hybrid-Electric city bus

Scania Australia commissions locally-built Hybrid-Electric city bus

May 4, 2022 |

In Australia, Scania Australia has commissioned a locally-built Hybrid-Electric city bus for demonstration duties in a bid to expose its real-world benefits to operators around the country. The bus is similar in specification to that already in service with a number of operators in Victoria and South Australia. It offers fuel savings of between 25 […]

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Monjasa completes first biobunker in the UAE

Monjasa completes first biobunker in the UAE

May 4, 2022 |

In the UAE, Monjasa has successfully completed its first blending and supply of marine biofuels in the UAE. The project was carried out in close collaboration with international energy company, Uniper and biofuel producer Neutral Fuels. On 9 March 2022, the Monjasa-owned tanker, Monjasa Server (9,600-dwt), went alongside the Great Eastern Shipping Company tanker, Jag […]

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NEXT-ChemX presents patented technologies that purify bio-oils and biodiesel

NEXT-ChemX presents patented technologies that purify bio-oils and biodiesel

May 4, 2022 |

In Texas, NEXT-ChemX Corporation’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky and Chemical Engineer, Sumukh Metawala, made a presentation entitled “Membrane-Based Oil & Biodiesel Washing” during the 2022 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held May 1-4 in Atlanta, Georgia.  The presentation was based upon patented and proprietary technology assigned to Next-ChemX Corporation. Bio-oils and biodiesel require purification, also […]

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Study shows CO2 reduction potential of CCU for chemical industry

Study shows CO2 reduction potential of CCU for chemical industry

May 4, 2022 |

In Germany, the Renewable Carbon Initiative, CO2 Value Europe and nova-Institute have published a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through carbon capture and utilization.  In an exploratory scenario, the study “CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU” investigates the greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that can be achieved in […]

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Estonian Oil Association head prefers excise duty cuts to biofuel blending reductions

Estonian Oil Association head prefers excise duty cuts to biofuel blending reductions

May 4, 2022 |

In Estonia, the ERR news agency reports the head of the Estonian Oil Association believes the country should not follow in the footsteps of Latvia and Finland who have cut biofuel blending in an effort to reduce pump prices but should instead cut excise duties to ease consumer pain. Estonia’s biofuel blending policy is rather […]

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American Transportation Research Institute releases new report on zero-emission trucks

American Transportation Research Institute releases new report on zero-emission trucks

May 3, 2022 |

In Virginia, American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET). This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, utilized federal and industry-sourced data to identify and compare full life-cycle CO2 emissions for a range of truck types, including a baseline diesel truck, […]

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H2-Industiries proposes $1.4B waste-to-hydrogen plant in Oman

H2-Industiries proposes $1.4B waste-to-hydrogen plant in Oman

May 3, 2022 |

In Oman, H2-Industries and Public Establishment For Industrial Estates – Madayan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a waste-to-hydrogen plant in conjunction with PV solar power plants with base-load capacity in the Sultanate of Oman. The proposed $1.4 billion facility will be built on a 200,000m2 coastal site.  The facility will initially […]

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Natural Fiber Welding scores $85M in venture funding

Natural Fiber Welding scores $85M in venture funding

May 3, 2022 |

In Illinois, Natural Fiber Welding raised $85 million in funding to scale production of high-performance, all-natural, circular materials products coming to market with a wide array of global brand partners. The investors backing its circular materials include: Evolution VC Partners, Tattarang, Lewis & Clark AgriFood, Collaborative Fund, AiiM Partners, Engine No.1, Raga Partners, Tidal Impact, […]

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