In Germany, automotive parts manufacturer Continental has developed a new key fob that is 100% bioplastic, earning the company a nomination for the 2024 Germany Sustainability Awards. The key fob replaces petroleum-based plastics with PA11, a biobased polyamide produced using castor oil as feedstock. “We are committed to providing sustainable products and solutions to our customers, […]
In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has expanded its portfolio of natural-based ingredients with three new personal care products: Verdessence Maize, a natural styling polymer; Lamesoft OP Plus, a wax-based opacifier dispersion; and Dehyton PK45 GA/RA, a betaine derived from Rainforest Alliance Certified coconut oil. Verdessence Maize is a biodegradable alternative to PVP and VP/VA polymers […]
In Germany, CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, has agreed to acquire 49% of BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien (BALANCE), the biogas subsidiary of Leipzig-based gas company VNG AG (VNG). The investment in BALANCE will be made through the DIF Infrastructure VII (DIF VII) fund and will support the ongoing growth […]
In Germany, ZERO44 and Frontier Fuels announced a strategic partnership aimed at assisting maritime stakeholders in decreasing their emissions and achieving compliance with the latest regulations. Following the introduction of CII and EU ETS regulations in 2023 and 2024, FuelEU Maritime adds another layer of compliance requirements for the industry. Planning ahead becomes even more […]
In Germany, Cleantech company C1 Green Chemicals AG has successfully secured €20 million in fresh capital to bring its groundbreaking green methanol catalysis technology to market. Green methanol can be used to defossilize three key industries: shipping, aviation and carbon-based chemical production. At the same time, the use of this circular raw material significantly reduces […]
In Germany, the country’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer has gone into operation at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. Designed to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, the electrolyzer has a connected load of 54 megawatts and the capacity to supply the main plant with up to one metric ton of this substantial chemical feedstock every hour. After a construction […]
In Germany, Carbon2Chem, a collaborative project coordinated by thyssenkrupp in close cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, is now entering its third phase. The research initiated in 2016 is working to answer one overarching question: How can blast […]
In Germany, all industries relying on high-performance thermoplastics, BASF is now offering the world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU). Ultrason E 2010 BMB contributes to substituting fossil resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the use of renewable feedstock. This unique PESU enables customers in industries as diverse as household and catering, automotive, electrics and electronics […]
In Germany, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the German developer RWE to supply 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen to the German Leuna refinery for fifteen years, beginning in 2030. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 MW electrolyzer, built and operated by RWE in Lingen. Green hydrogen storage will be […]
In Germany, the tender volume for the bidding deadline of April 1, 2025 is reduced by the Federal Network Agency because it is expected that the tendered volume will be larger than the submitted bid volume (imminent signature). The new tender volume is 26,032 kilowatts. The “Act amending the Renewable Energy Sources Act to make […]
