In Germany, BTC Europe GmbH and NXTLEVVEL Biochem signed an agreement on the distribution of biobased and biodegradable solvents derived from levulinic acid for the European market. Levulinic acid can serve as a versatile building block for chemicals and materials derived directly from biomass. Due to their broad solvency power, low volatility, high safety profile […]
In the United Kingdom, Terravesta is reporting their biggest ever harvest this year. Largely due to improved crop performance from their new performance hybrid Terravesta Athena, better planting techniques, more planting and a fantastic growing season, the tonnage figure is 15% up on last year. Terravesta Athena produces higher yields in year two of the […]
In Sweden, Lhyfe, a global player in renewable green hydrogen, and the Swedish local energy company Trelleborgs Energi joined forces in a pre-study that aims to build a local renewable hydrogen production system in southernmost Sweden. The results are due to be presented in the summer 2022. The initial study focuses on 5 MW of […]
In Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh International Airport and CNX Resources Corporation’s collaboration will utilize proprietary technology to convert on-site dry natural gas into liquified natural gas, compressed natural gas, and electricity for various uses including as a hydrogen feedstock – helping to create the “energy of the future” in the transportation industry. Pittsburgh International Airport officials announced […]
In Spain, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $38 million to begin decarbonizing four of DOE’s 17 National Laboratories, including NREL and PNNL, in support of President Biden’s goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2050, with a new Net Zero Labs Pilot initiative. The Net Zero Labs Pilot Initiative will lay […]
In New York state, Tiger Infrastructure Partners announced that portfolio company Summit Carbon Solutions, developer of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project, completed its $1 billion equity raise including a $300 million commitment from TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise. SCS is Tiger […]
In Illinois, a consortium, including LanzaTech and Danone, led to the discovery of a new route to monoethylene glycol, (MEG), which is a key building block for polyethylene terephthalate, (PET), resin, fibers and bottles. The technology converts carbon emissions from steel mills or gasified waste biomass directly into MEG. The carbon capture technology uses a […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production returned to more than a million barrels per day last week for the first time since April 1 at 1.014 million barrels, up 23,000 barrels from the week before. Stocks fell by 79,000 barrels to 23.712 million barrels but were still 4.732 […]
In Finland, Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Helsinki Citycopter will start replacing fossil aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. In the first phase, the helicopter company will undertake […]
In Spain, La Vanguardia reports two people have died after an explosion occurred at a biodiesel plant in Calahorra located in the ‘El Recuenco’ area, near the ‘Tierra Rapaz’ nature theme park. As confirmed by the Government Delegation, around 12:55 p.m. there has been a notice from 112 reporting the explosions and a curtain of […]
