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Origin Materials and Mitsui & Co. team up to industrialize advanced carbon negative materials

Origin Materials and Mitsui & Co. team up to industrialize advanced carbon negative materials

January 26, 2022 |

In California, Origin Materials, Inc. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced a strategic partnership to industrialize advanced carbon negative materials.  This strategic partnership aims to rapidly develop and industrialize new sustainable carbon-negative products for the automotive, chemicals, electronics, packaging, textiles, construction, and personal care industries based on Origin Materials’ patented technology platform. The partnership will […]

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Sulzer delivering technology to NatureWorks’ latest biopolymer manufacturing facility

Sulzer delivering technology to NatureWorks’ latest biopolymer manufacturing facility

January 26, 2022 |

In Thailand, Sulzer is delivering customized state-of-the-art production technology to NatureWorks’ latest biopolymer manufacturing facility which will be located in Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex, Thailand. Developed to support the increasing global demand for polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics, the fully integrated plant will utilize Sulzer Chemtech’s advanced lactide purification and polymer production technology to produce 75’000 tons […]

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University of Science and Technology of China use catalyst for CO2-to-formate conversion

University of Science and Technology of China use catalyst for CO2-to-formate conversion

January 26, 2022 |

In China, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and their collaborators, realized highly selective CO2-to-formate conversion via Pb1Cu catalyst. The study was published in Nature Nanotechnology. Converting CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels with renewable electricity offers a sustainable way toward realizing carbon neutral goals. The reported HCOOH-selective electrocatalysts, such as Bi, Sn, In, […]

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New study shows contradictory EU policies undermined UK OCR industry

New study shows contradictory EU policies undermined UK OCR industry

January 26, 2022 |

In the UK, contradictory EU policies first encouraged and then undermined the farming of a major biofuel in Europe, according to a new analysis from Rothamsted Research. Climate change polices initially rewarded the widespread planting of oilseed rape – the world’s most important vegetable oil after soybean – but subsequent pesticide laws have ultimately led […]

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Eni delivers 5,000 liters of HVO to Rome airport for road vehicle use

Eni delivers 5,000 liters of HVO to Rome airport for road vehicle use

January 25, 2022 |

In Italy, a shipment of 5,000 liters of pure HVO hydrogenated biofuel arrived at Fiumicino airport from Eni’s Venice biorefinery in Porto Marghera. A further contribution to the decarbonization of road vehicles at airports. The HVO hydrogenated biofuel is used in ADR Assistance vehicles to transport passengers with reduced mobility around the airports.  An agreement […]

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ICM to install Advanced Processing Package at Lincolnland Agri-Energy

ICM to install Advanced Processing Package at Lincolnland Agri-Energy

January 25, 2022 |

In Kansas, ICM has signed a second contract this year to install its Advanced Processing Package (APP), which will enable Lincolnland Agri-Energy to produce high-protein animal feed at its facility in Illinois. APP™ includes four patented and patent-pending separation technologies: Selective Milling Technology™, Fiber Separation Technology Next Gen™, Feed Optimization Technology™ and Thin Stillage Solids […]

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Iberia, Iberia Express and Cepsa sign MOU for renewable fuel R&D

Iberia, Iberia Express and Cepsa sign MOU for renewable fuel R&D

January 25, 2022 |

In Spain, the chairmen of Iberia and Iberia Express and the CEO of Cepsa signed an agreement to help decarbonize the airline industry through R&D into sustainable fuels and other alternative energies such as renewable hydrogen and electricity with the aim of promoting sustainable mobility for aircraft and the fleet of airport ground vehicles. For […]

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Liebherr expands use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to 2,500 machines at Kirchdorf

Liebherr expands use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to 2,500 machines at Kirchdorf

January 25, 2022 |

In Germany, from January 2022 onwards, Liebherr will be expanding its use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to its plant in Kirchdorf where the company develops and manufactures annually approximately 2,500 machines, such as hydraulic excavators, material handling machines and articulated trucks. Neste-produced renewable diesel will be used in the first fill and testing as […]

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French E85 consumptions jumps by 33% in 2021

French E85 consumptions jumps by 33% in 2021

January 25, 2022 |

In France, Reuters reports French E85 consumption soared by 33% in 2021 thanks to much lower prices than petrol, which has continued to rise along with the rest of the energy matrix. With E85 available at the pump last week for 84.5 cents per liter compared to $1.92 per liter of E10, French drivers are […]

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MTM to expand marine biofuel use following successful B30 trial

MTM to expand marine biofuel use following successful B30 trial

January 25, 2022 |

In Singapore, Seatrade Maritime News reports MTM will expand its use of marine biofuels following a successful trial on the MTM Colorado that ran on 30% biofuel to Brazil from the Netherlands. The fuel supplied by Trafigura led to 31.5% well-to-tank, and tank-to-wake emissions reductions for the main engine and 23.1% for the auxiliary engine. […]

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