In the UK, a simple, low-cost method of directly converting natural gas into useful chemicals and fuels, using the precious metal gold as a key ingredient, has been proposed by researchers at Cardiff University in collaboration with researchers in Lehigh University, U.S. and the National Centre for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, China. In a study […]
In India, the Indian Credit Ratings Agency, ICRA, in its recent research report, has analyzed India’s COP26 commitment in two phases – up to 2030, and the net zero target for 2070. Being a developing country, which is at an inflection point in terms of its energy consumption, the nation’s per capita energy consumption is […]
In the UK, Johnson Matthey has launched an innovative technology – HyCOgenTM – designed to play a pivotal role in enabling the conversion of captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By combining HyCOgen with the award-winning FT CANS Fischer Tropsch technology (developed in collaboration with bp), Johnson Matthey offers an […]
In Peru, the Libertad newspaper reports the Prosecutor of the Nation of Peru, Zoraida Ávalos, opened a preliminary investigation against the president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, on Tuesday for alleged influence peddling, collusion and illegal sponsorship, which will be suspended due to the immunity enjoyed by the head of state. The proceedings against Castillo may […]
In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group has acquired Amber Resources, LLC (dba Sawyer Petroleum) and its affiliated entities, M.O. Dion & Sons and Amber Petroleum Products. Amber Resources is a leading Southern California full-service distributor of diesel, gasoline, lubricants, other transportation fuel components, industrial services and additives. This acquisition builds upon REG’s downstream participation, growing the […]
In Pennsylvania, UGI Corporation has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer, Vertimass, to utilize their catalytic technology to produce renewable fuels from renewable-ethanol in the U.S. and Europe. The agreement centers on the development of production facilities using Vertimass’ catalytic technology to convert renewable ethanol into renewable-propane and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). […]
In Denmark, Novozymes and Saipem have entered a collaboration agreement to develop solutions for enzymatic carbon capture, a biological and cost-effective alternative to traditional carbon capture. The ambition is to bring advanced enzyme-based carbon capture processes to the market. “This collaboration is an important step towards sustainable and innovative solutions for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. […]
In the UK, sustainable packaging startup Notpla announced the close of a £10 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Horizons Ventures, with participation from existing investors Astanor Ventures, Lupa Systems and Torch Capital. Founded in 2014 by two Imperial College London and Royal College of Art alumni, Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez and […]
In Florida, a new material developed by the University of Central Florida may one day mean people could be pouring a drink for their car. That’s because UCF researchers are developing an alcohol-based power source for cars and other technology. The power source —an ethanol fuel cell uses less fuel and produces less emissions compared […]
In Argentina, El Tiempo reports a regulation issued on Wednesday of last week by the ministries of Mines and Energy, Environment and Agriculture regarding biofuel blending levels sparked a debate among producer unions. It is about Resolution 40421 of 2021, whose rules seek not only to bring the level of biodiesel to 12% and then […]
