In this project, researchers aim to engineer Polyketide synthase for production of commodity and specialty chemicals. PKSs provide the potential to access a massive chemical space of useful small molecules, and produce these from renewable carbon sources. This project is making an array of valuable products including several novel plastic (nylon) monomers with potentially better […]
In India, Projects Today reported that Aether Industries has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Chemoxy International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Seqens Group. Under this contract, Aether will produce a series of natural bio-based products exclusively for Seqens over an initial period of three years. The production is expected to commence over the next […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and MOL Sunflower announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido. “Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is currently being used as a low-carbon fuel alternative to […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that DC Aviation has signed an agreement with global fuel provider AEG Fuels to replace a portion of its fleet emissions via a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim agreement. The transaction will allow DC to offset its emissions from fuel consumption at Malta International Airport, according to the report. “We […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) has been granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as of August 21, 2024, allowing MI to contribute its expertise to the development of shipping regulations. Afforded to non-governmental, international organizations that demonstrate the capability to make a substantial contribution to […]
In Sweden, EQT announced that EQT Infrastructure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies from Genesis Private Equity, to establish a scaled and diversified end-to-end waste treatment platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy in South Korea. The Platform comprises an end-to-end business portfolio in the waste treatment value […]
In Ireland, Peninsula announced the successful biofuel bunkering of the containership Yantian Express by its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg. The supply operation was carried out for Hapag-Lloyd AG in the Port of Barcelona. Peninsula said that the 88,500 GT vessel received 2,200mt of B30 VLSFO. The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Dutch maritime firm Van Oord said it achieved a milestone with the first delivery of biofuel for its flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes in Norway. The delivery marked its first biofuel supply in Norway, expanding the company’s potential locations for more sustainable fuel use, the report stated. “The delivered biofuel […]
In Arizona, KTAR News reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is selecting the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) to receive $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors. The report noted that the award is part of an […]
In Germany, Hamburg News reported that the construction of the hydrogen industry network HH-WIN and the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) is underway after Robert Habeck, Germany’s Minister for Economics, handed over funding decisions on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) worth over $278 million on August 19. The report noted that both the […]
