In the UK, Future Biogas announced that its majority owner, 3i Infrastructure plc (“3i Infrastructure”) has signed an agreement to syndicate c.23% of its stake in Future Biogas to RWE Energy Transition Investments (“RWE”), an investment vehicle of RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, the energy trading arm of global renewable energy company RWE AG. Completion […]
In the UK, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is trialing the use of a fossil-free marine diesel to fuel the Royal Research Ships (RRS) James Cook and Discovery. Use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), made from used vegetable oils and fats and non-food crops, is able to significantly reduce net CO2 vessel emissions, compared to […]
In the UK, Financial Times reports Vincent Clerc, CEO of AP Møller-Maersk, warned that Europe risks falling behind the US and China in green technology innovation due to insufficient incentives. Speaking in an interview with a Financial Times reporter, Clerc highlighted that while both Washington and Beijing have implemented substantial subsidies for companies transitioning away […]
In the UK, on September 26, 2024, the global maritime community marks World Maritime Day, celebrating 50 years since the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea with events held at the International Maritime Organization’s headquarters in London. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: “Today, the maritime sector is undergoing […]
In the UK, Federal Express Corporation announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across FedEx locations in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). […]
In the UK, packaging consultancy PackHub has added edible forks for packaged noodles, biobased motor cushioning, and silphium fiber cosmetics packaging to its “Innovation Zone,” database of packaging innovations. The plant-based fork from Nestlé is made from wheat flour and salt and has been offered in a limited-edition packaging for its Maggi cup noodles in […]
In the UK, Startup Magazine reported that EIT InnoEnergy has committed $1.1 million to LignEasy, a trailblazer in bio-based materials. According to the report, LignEasy focuses on advanced lignin separation technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the pulp industry and transitioning away from fossil-based raw materials towards more sustainable, forest-derived alternatives. The report added […]
In the UK, Ceres announced that India’s Thermax, a major energy and environmental solutions provider, has partnered with UK-based Ceres Power to manufacture and commercialise solid oxide electrolysis technology in India. This collaboration aims to accelerate green hydrogen production using highly efficient, large-scale electrolysis systems. The partnership grants Thermax a global license to produce, sell, […]
In the UK, ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, has closed an extended Series C financing round, raising $150 million. This round saw the Scottish National Investment Bank contribute £20 million, joining investors such as American Airlines, IAG, and ITOCHU Corporation. The funding will accelerate certification efforts for ZeroAvia’s first hydrogen-electric powertrain […]
In the UK, personal care products giant Unilever is sponsoring a pilot project to extract floral scents from unsold and imperfect ornamental flowers. In partnership with Bridge Farm Group and the University of Nottingham, the company aims to valorize the nearly 1 billion tons of waste flowers and ornamental plants that go unsold annually. The […]
