Tag: Germany

German and Ukrainian ministers meet to discuss various issues including biomethane trade

German and Ukrainian ministers meet to discuss various issues including biomethane trade

April 15, 2026 |

In Germany, top German and Ukrainian ministers met where issues of energy were discussed, in particular the development of renewables, the expansion of wind generation in Ukraine, and the export of biomethane produced from agricultural raw materials to Germany. As was noted, Ukraine is ready to export biomethane as soon as the relevant EU database […]

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EU project demos using brewery waste for bioplastics to use in packaging

EU project demos using brewery waste for bioplastics to use in packaging

April 13, 2026 |

In Germany, the EU funded BioSupPack project has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging. Over five years, the consortium has developed and validated innovative polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA and PHB) materials and production processes that offer viable alternatives to fossil-based plastics while supporting compliance with the EU Packaging and […]

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Pond to print: ACTEGA unveils black ink made with algae pigment from Living Ink

Pond to print: ACTEGA unveils black ink made with algae pigment from Living Ink

March 30, 2026 |

In Germany, inks and coatings maker ACTEGA has launched the first commercially available UV flexographic ink formulated with Living Ink’s algae-based Algae Black™ pigment.  Dubbed ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink,  the launch comes in tandem with its first commercial application: beverage labels printed by NextGen Label Group™ for Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages. A third-party Life […]

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Mühlacker biomethane plant integrates advanced substrate preparation

Mühlacker biomethane plant integrates advanced substrate preparation

March 26, 2026 |

In Germany, the Mühlacker biomethane plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has integrated the BIO-ROXX module from Wangen Pumps marking a significant advancement in substrate preparation, addressing the growing complexity of biogas feedstocks and enhancing overall plant performance. Mühlacker biomethane plant was established in 2007 as a subsidiary of the Mühlacker Department of Public Works. One of […]

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Cool Planet Technologies’s CCS at German cement plant now being assembled

Cool Planet Technologies’s CCS at German cement plant now being assembled

March 19, 2026 |

In Germany, Cool Planet Technologies says the assembly of its 10,000-tons-per-annum carbon capture plant at Holcim’s Höver cement facility in Germany is now underway, with all major equipment successfully delivered to site. Cool Planet’s construction team is currently installing and connecting the prefabricated modules, which is expected to be completed in April. Capture operations are […]

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German researchers make progress on biomass-based chemicals to replace petroleum

German researchers make progress on biomass-based chemicals to replace petroleum

March 18, 2026 |

In Germany, a research project conducted by the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung shows how biomass can be used as a raw material for chemical products instead of petroleum. The scientists have now published their exciting findings in the journal Science. The chemical industry is facing major challenges: for reasons of CO2 neutrality, circular economy, and geopolitical […]

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More than 5% of Lufthansa passengers choose SAF and green options

More than 5% of Lufthansa passengers choose SAF and green options

March 17, 2026 |

In Germany, more than 5% of Lufthansa Group passengers have chosen a more sustainable travel option in 2025 – for example, the Green Fares flight fares. Four years ago, this share was below 0.1 percent. Last year, the volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sold across various offerings more than doubled. Passengers’ active commitment to […]

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Fraunhofer Institute looks to expand PLA into electronics

Fraunhofer Institute looks to expand PLA into electronics

March 16, 2026 |

In Germany, the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (Umsicht) has launched HighTech PLA, an effort to replace fossil‑based plastics in the electrical and electronics sector with biobased alternatives such as polylactic acid.  While PLA is already used in packaging and consumer goods, adapting it for demanding electrical applications represents a significant leap […]

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EU project creates high-performance, biobased and recyclable leather-like fabrics

EU project creates high-performance, biobased and recyclable leather-like fabrics

March 11, 2026 |

In Germany, Fabulose is an EU funded project coordinated by the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF). Its consortium consists of leading research institutes, biotech innovators, and industry stakeholders who aim to create high-performance, biobased and recyclable leather-like fabrics, using efficient biotech production routes for bacterial cellulose, cyanophycin and bacterial pigments  Current leather […]

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German researchers develop hydrogen from sunlight

German researchers develop hydrogen from sunlight

March 10, 2026 |

In Germany, green hydrogen is one of the most important pillars of the energy transition. It is produced from sunlight using photocatalytic processes. There are now a variety of technologies for converting and storing solar energy into chemical energy. But now, for the first time, a material has been successfully developed that can store the […]

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