Tag: Germany

Clariant teams with Vertimass to speed up advanced zeolite catalysts for biobased alcohols conversion

Clariant teams with Vertimass to speed up advanced zeolite catalysts for biobased alcohols conversion

March 3, 2026 |

In Germany, Clariant recently announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass’ novel technology with Clariant’s six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development […]

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European rocket engine using hydrogen peroxide and ethanol passes tests

European rocket engine using hydrogen peroxide and ethanol passes tests

March 2, 2026 |

In Germany, the new European rocket engine Greta has completed a hot-fire test campaign, demonstrating stable operations, shutdowns and multiple restarts on a mobile test stand developed by ArianeGroup for the European Space Agency at ArianeGroup’s Trauen site in Germany. Greta uses hydrogen peroxide and ethanol as propellants, a more sustainable alternative with a lower carbon […]

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UNCCD approves first carbon credits under new Paris Agreement carbon market

UNCCD approves first carbon credits under new Paris Agreement carbon market

March 2, 2026 |

In Germany, the UN Convention to Combat Climate Change has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement. The approved activity is a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce harmful household air pollution and lessen pressure on local forests. The project is coordinated […]

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greenValue supports Balance Erneuerbare Energien’s biogas portfolio expansion

greenValue supports Balance Erneuerbare Energien’s biogas portfolio expansion

March 2, 2026 |

In Germany, greenValue successfully supported of Balance Erneuerbare Energien in the further expansion of its biogas plant portfolio. The biogas plants located in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have a combined thermal input capacity of 46 MW. Following the acquisition, the facilities are to undergo technical modernization under the new owner’s management. “The insights gained […]

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EU-funded UNICO2RN demoing biogenic CO2 as protein and bioplastic feedstock

EU-funded UNICO2RN demoing biogenic CO2 as protein and bioplastic feedstock

February 26, 2026 |

In Germany, EU-funded research project UNICO2RN is bringing together European research organisations and industrial partners to demonstrate how biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) can be used as a feedstock for producing proteins and bioplastics. The project focuses on CO2 from biological sources such as biomass processing, fermentation and organic waste treatment, where CO2 is generated as […]

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Siemens to scale SAF production with CAPHENIA’s plasma technology

Siemens to scale SAF production with CAPHENIA’s plasma technology

February 25, 2026 |

In Germany, Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. As preferred automation and digitalization partner, Siemens will provide digitalization and automation solutions for CAPHENIA’s plasma technology, which converts bio-methane into synthesis gas. The goal is a standardized concept that enables the global rollout of […]

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German researchers produce ammonia and formic acid with lower CO2 footprint

German researchers produce ammonia and formic acid with lower CO2 footprint

February 17, 2026 |

In Germany, researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has developed a new method for the sustainable production of ammonia and formic acid. Ammonia is indispensable in modern agriculture and, like formic acid, an important industrial feedstock. Conventionally, ammonia is produced using the Haber-Bosch process, which is extremely energy-intensive and causes significant CO₂ emissions. It […]

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German Govt Awards $6.5M to MicroHarvest

German Govt Awards $6.5M to MicroHarvest

February 16, 2026 |

In Germany, microbial protein producer MicroHarvest has been awarded €5.5 million (US$6.5 million) from the German government. MicroHarvest’s process feeds local agricultural waste to the same bacteria found in kimchi, kefir and sauerkraut to produce proteins that can be used in pet food, human food, and aquaculture. The funds will be used to open a 15,000 […]

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies teams with Sekab on bio-based raw materials in adhesives

Henkel Adhesive Technologies teams with Sekab on bio-based raw materials in adhesives

February 16, 2026 |

In Germany, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials in adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with a sustainable, bio-based alternative, supporting Henkel’s ambition to lead with innovation and sustainability in advanced industrial adhesive […]

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Covestro releases CQ-Configurator digital tool

Covestro releases CQ-Configurator digital tool

February 10, 2026 |

In Germany, Covestro recently launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact […]

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