In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Toyota Motor and BMW will expand their tie-up in operations of fuel cell vehicles in a bid to increase the competitiveness of their hydrogen-powered cars. Under the extended partnership due to be announced on September 5, Toyota will provide key components such as hydrogen tanks to BMW, which in […]
In Hawaii, Spectrum News reported that Sensei Farms has created a biobased packaging solution to reduce the company’s plastic footprint in its products and reduce plastic use by 93%. According to a news release, one of the first packaging solutions to come out of Hawaii and the U.S., it’s made from 91% responsibly sourced biobased […]
In the UK, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is helping to decarbonize fertilizer production and power generation in Uzbekistan by financing a pilot renewable hydrogen facility. The entity said that the facility will consist of a 20 MW electrolyzer and a greenfield 52 MW wind power plant. The EBRD is […]
In Northern Ireland, local waste and resource management company, RiverRidge, has announced a significant investment in its glass waste collection service following receipt of two new biofuel vehicles. The company noted that the introduction of the new vehicles will enable RiverRidge to service its growing customer base across Northern Ireland. The expanded service will see all […]
In Nigeria, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said it is arranging a project development facility to support Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant, with the aim of significantly reducing CO2 emissions by offsetting flaring of natural gas and turning it instead into a valuable chemical for solvents, paints, plastics and car parts. The project in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and partners have partnered to advance low-carbon shipping, opting for biofuel to reduce supply chain emissions. With the participation of several partners including Swedish furniture company IKEA and Japanese multinational ceramics and electronics manufacturer Kyocera, the first voyage […]
In Ohio, Ohio University stated that Sarah Davis, a professor at Ohio University’s George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, is advancing biofuels research. In 2013, Davis planted a sterile hybrid of miscanthus grass on a patch of land at the Ridges area of OHIO’s Athens campus. More than 10 years later, Davis and […]
In Albania, See News reported that Albania’s energy ministry said it has launched a public consultation for a new EU-aligned regulation aiming to boost the share of biofuels and other renewable fuels in the country’s transportation sector to 1% by 2025 and to 7% by 2030. The report noted that the new regulation proposes setting […]
Why should DOE work on plastics circularity? For one, ~2-3% of total energy consumption in the US is used to manufacture plastics, resins, and synthetic rubber. Also, plastic production generates ~3.8% of global GHGs. Finally, plastic production uses ~6% of global oil production, representing a large opportunity for further energy and process efficiency improvements. These […]
By Cynthia Thyfault, CEO, QuantaVision Special to The Digest Many promising ventures face a daunting challenge: translating groundbreaking technology into market success. This challenge isn’t merely a matter of technical prowess but often a strategic one. Much like the generals of today who mastered the art of warfare, tech entrepreneurs must navigate the treacherous terrain […]
