In Germany, BMW M has clinched the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award for its innovative “Visionary Materials Seat,” crafted from secondary raw and plant-based materials, including bio-based leather alternatives. The seat exemplifies BMW M’s commitment to sustainability without compromising the luxury and performance synonymous with its brand. This design significantly reduces the CO2 footprint by 90%, […]
In Germany, Offshore Energy reports German shipyard Meyer Werft has successfully floated out Disney Treasure, the second LNG-powered cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line. The vessel, featuring 1,240 cabins and a size of 144,000 GT, has left the building dock and is now berthed in the shipyard’s harbor. The final interior outfitting of the ship […]
In Germany, researchers at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, in collaboration with Ruhr University Bochum, developed a new carbon-based bipolar plate, presenting a cost-effective alternative to titanium for PEM electrolysis without compromising on performance. This innovative plate consists of a thermoplastic polymer-bound carbon matrix with conductive additives such as soot and graphite, produced through a powder-to-roll process. The […]
In Germany, Der Spiegel reports The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has raised concerns about the environmental benefits of HVO100 biodiesel, countering the positive stance of Transport Minister Volker Wissing. While Wissing promotes HVO100, derived from used cooking oil, as a high-quality and sustainable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, the UBA disagrees. The […]
In Germany, in order to achieve its goal of decarbonizing raw material flows, the chemical industries must cover their carbon requirements from sustainable sources. The direct capture of CO2 from the air has hardly played a role so far – mainly due to the high investment and operating costs. The partners in the “Air2Chem” project […]
In Germany, Clariant and OMV announced their intended collaboration for the supply of ethylene with a lower carbon footprint. In response to increasing consumer demand for more sustainable options, and with a particular focus on Europe, this partnership will help both companies meet their sustainability targets and deliver on the carbon reduction strategies of their […]
In Germany, at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam, Uniper has become the first shipper to start using the BioLNG production capacity to convert biomethane into BioLNG. The BioLNG produced at the Gate terminal is certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. The underlying commodity is biogas produced in one of the EU […]
In Germany, Messer is to build a plant for the production of green hydrogen in the Brainergy Park Jülich intermunicipal industrial estate. The business park is designed to promote the topics of “new energies” and “energy transition”. The hydrogen plant will be operated by HyDN GmbH, a joint venture between the district of Düren and […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that Siemens Energy will build a 280-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen electrolysis system for Northern German utility EWE, which is expected to begin operating in 2027. The German government recently handed $4.98 billion of EU-approved subsidies to a series of projects to supply secure and sustainable hydrogen on its road to net-zero […]
In Germany, Envision Group, a leading global green technology company, and DHL Group signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to foster a comprehensive cooperation in logistics solutions and mutually accelerate the progress of sustainability targets. The partnership covers four main areas: logistics solutions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green energy, and the joint development of a “Net […]
