14 November 20239 November 2023 Efficient Biohybrid Batteries Fast-Charging Hybrid Microbial Fuel Cell and CO2 Electrolyzer, Based on Formic Acid
Effiziente Hybridbatterie Schnell ladende mikrobielle Brennstoffzelle und CO2-Elektrolyseur auf der Basis von Ameisensäure
13 November 20237 November 2023 “Die Carbon2Chem®-Kerntechnologie ist ein Grundstein für zukünftige CCU-Technologien” Nachlese der 6. Konferenz zur nachhaltigen chemischen Konversion in der Industrie am 17. Oktober 2023
Methanol statt Wasserstoff: Alternativer Energieträger wäre wirtschaftlich konkurrenzfähig und überall einsatzbar Simulationsstudie der TU Berlin vergleicht Kosten über 71 Jahre an Wetterdaten
9 November 20239 November 2023 HICCUPS: Turning CO2 gained from wastewater sludge into bio-based polymers for packaging materials by using electrochemical conversion Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project
8 November 20236 November 2023 Clariant and Technical University of Munich celebrate renewal of sustainability and catalysis alliance “MuniCat” Future collaboration ensures continuation of successful university-industry partnership in the area of sustainable chemistry and catalysis
Clariant und die Technische Universität München erneuern Allianz für Nachhaltigkeit und Katalyse „MuniCat“ Die Fortsetzung der Zusammenarbeit sichert auch in Zukunft eine erfolgreiche Partnerschaft zwischen Wissenschaft und Industrie
Sustainable feedstocks: Accelerating recarbonization in chemicals Reducing greenhouse gases is essential for chemical companies to remain competitive. Investing in feedstock sources and conversion technologies can help close the gap to net zero
LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia The joint venture will deploy and develop projects utilizing LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology within KSA and selectively across the broader Middle East
7 November 20232 November 2023 thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant This project is the first reference for the uhde® green methanol process which makes renewable fuels and chemicals possible
thyssenkrupp Uhde erhält Auftrag von ENOWA zur Lieferung einer grünen Methanol- und Methanol-zu-Benzin-Anlage Erstes Referenzprojekt der grünen uhde® Methanoltechnologie, das erneuerbare Kraftstoffe und Chemikalien möglich macht
INERATEC, ENAP and Ferrostaal boost production of synthetic fuels The National Petroleum Company (ENAP) will study the production of synthetic fuels in its refineries. Therefore, ENAP has signed a memorandum of understanding with the companies Ferrostaal Chile and INERATEC, which will carry out feasibility studie
INERATEC, ENAP, und Ferrostaal treiben die Produktion synthetischer Kraftstoffe an Die Nationale Erdölgesellschaft (ENAP) wird die Produktion von synthetischen Kraftstoffen in ihren Raffinerien prüfen. Dazu hat sie eine Absichtserklärung mit den Unternehmen Ferrostaal Chile und INERATEC unterzeichnet, die Machbarkeitsstudien durchführen werden
6 November 202317 December 2024 Update of the key and the major publication of the RCI: “Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon Cycles” Why it is Right and Necessary to choose Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Development in the Chemicals and Materials Sectors
Mit geringem IQ zur klugen Verpackung Für produzierende Unternehmen kann die Verpackung ein wichtiger Stellhebel zur Erfüllung der Klimaziele sein
3 November 202330 October 2023 Braskem Announces Partnership With Northwestern University for the Development of CO2 Conversion Technology The project is led by Professor Ted Sargent and Dr. Ke Xie, among the world’s preeminent scientists in the field of electrocatalysis and contributes to Braskem’s strategy of combating climate change
Twelve Looking To Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production By 2026 Washington Governor, Alaska Airlines and several different institutions join the carbon transformation™ technology to mark the historic milestone
2 November 20232 November 2023 News from CCU – From Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen production to CO₂ Utilisation for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals and its related Political Framework Next nova Session on 5 December 2023
30 October 202324 October 2023 Wandel der Kunststoffindustrie: Anteil fossiler Rohstoffe in Kunststoffproduktion rückläufig Plastics Europe, der Verband der europäischen Kunststoffhersteller, veröffentlicht im Report „Plastics the Facts 2023“ aktuelle Zahlen zur globalen Kunststoffproduktion
Exclusive interview with ADM: A leader in plant-based human and animal nutrition ADM is shifting from petrochemical ingredients to plant-based alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence and combat climate change
EU to push for COP28 deal on phasing out fossil fuels EU countries' climate ministers on Monday approved the bloc's negotiating position for this year's U.N. COP28 climate summit, agreeing to push for a world-first deal to phase out CO₂-emitting fossil fuels
EU-Länder erarbeiten gemeinsame Position für COP28-Klimagipfel Die EU-Länder haben am Montag (16. Oktober) eine gemeinsame Haltung für die internationale Klimakonferenz COP28 der Vereinten Nationen angenommen
27 October 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2023 About the Publication of RCI Position Paper, Main principles of RCI, Joint Letter on Recognising CCU in the EU Net Zero Industry, the RCI comic – Nora and her Flyphone Act and Solvay as the newest RCI member
BDI: Circular Economy Ein neues Hintergrundpapier konstatiert u.a., dass kein alleiniges Instrument zur Optimierung der Kreislaufwirtschaft vorhanden sei, es müssten alle Maßnahmen jeweils stoffstromspezifisch geprüft werden
Chemicals from thin air: gas fermentation and the future of bio-manufacturing Commercialisation is just beginning and researchers across both sectors are still finding ways to diversify the suite of functional gas-eating microbes and make them produce chemicals efficiently
26 October 202323 October 2023 INEOS Inovyn becomes Europe’s first green hydrogen ISCC PLUS fully certificated producer INEOS Inovyn is the largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, producing 60,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually across multiple sites
PtL technology platform – looking to the future Electricity-based fuels will make an important contribution to improving the environmental and climate impact of air transport in particular, as well as shipping and land transport
Technologieplattform PtL – Blick in die Zukunft Strombasierte Kraftstoffe können in Zukunft einen wichtigen Beitrag leisten, um insbesondere den Luftverkehr sowie die Schifffahrt und den bodengebundenen Verkehr klima- und umweltverträglicher zu machen
25 October 202319 October 2023 Bioenergie kann Großteil des CO2-Entzugs für Klimaneutralität liefern Laut neuer Studie könnten bis 30 Mio. t CO2 pro Jahr abgeschieden werden, wenn das erschließbare Biomassepotential voll ausgeschöpft würde
Introducing two new non-toxic bio-solvents for carbon capture processes With the support of an EU-backed project, patents have been filed for two new solvents derived from biomass
Zwei neue ungiftige biologische Lösungsmittel für Verfahren zur CO2-Abscheidung einführen Mit Unterstützung eines EU-unterstützten Projekts wurden Patente für zwei neue, aus Biomasse gewonnene Lösungsmittel angemeldet
24 October 202319 October 2023 Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by University of Sheffield researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award
Svante Secures Commercial Supply of MOF Advanced Sorbent Materials with BASF for Carbon Capture Market Leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider, Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), has developed a commercial supply agreement with the world’s largest chemical producer, BASF, to scale up its novel metal-organic framework (MOF) nanomaterial, CALF-20, for the purpose of its carbon capture filter technology
Decarbonizing the transport: e-fuels from CO₂ AIMPLAS: The use of CO2 as a prime material or co-reactant is a challenge and an opportunity, it activates the search for innovations in the chemical industry to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels in transports
23 October 202316 October 2023 The Green Energy Transition Must Happen Roughly Three Times Faster than Previous Fuel Transitions to Maintain a Livable Planet New publication titled 'The Energy Transition Blueprint' by Boston Consulting Group shows that Investing in Low-Carbon Energy Can Improve Energy Sustainability, Affordability, and Security
FENC’s Sustainable Products Empowering A World of Sports & Global Fashion As a leader in the global polyester industry, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has always been committed to corporate sustainability for the long haul
19 October 202318 October 2023 CO2 bioeconomy: Creating value from carbon dioxide Is the CO₂ bioeconomy creating value from carbon dioxide? Dr Kang Lan Tee and Professor Tuck Seng Wong both explain
17 October 202311 October 2023 Smoothing the path to net-zero emissions A new policy paper highlights the ConsenCUS project’s key findings and policy recommendations on the deployment of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies
Den Weg zur Klimaneutralität ebnen In einem neuen Strategiepapier werden die wichtigsten Ergebnisse und politischen Empfehlungen des Projekts ConsenCUS für den Einsatz von Technologien zur Abscheidung, Nutzung und Speicherung von CO2 hervorgehoben
13 October 202311 October 2023 Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) should be recognised as a strategic net zero technology in the EU Net Zero Industry Act CCU technologies will enable the supply of renewable fuels and other alternative sources of energy, as well as commercial products such as plastics, concrete, and reactants for chemical synthesis
12 October 20237 October 2023 Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat start up world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plant This methanol will be used to produce chemical derivatives, including sustainable plastics and EVA coatings for solar panels
Industriezusammenschluss: Branchenverbände präsentieren gemeinsames Leitbild zur Kreislaufwirtschaft mit Kunststoffen BDE, PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. und VCI legen 12 Positionen für die Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie vor
10 October 20235 October 2023 News Flash: D-CRBN reaches a major milestone with the launch of its CO₂ Recycling Pilot Line Antwerp company develops pilot for CO2 recycling using plasma tech
9 October 20235 October 2023 CO2-Recycling ermöglichen und anreizen Die Kreislaufwirtschaft des Kohlenstoffs muss Biomasse, Abfälle und CO₂ umfassen
6 October 20235 October 2023 Capturing CO2 with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry Scientists isolate a microbial enzyme and branch it on an electrode to efficiently and unidirectionally convert carbon dioxide to formate
CO2 mit Strom binden: Ein Mikroben-Enzym inspiriert die Elektrochemie Forschende isolieren ein mikrobielles Enzym und spannen es auf eine Elektrode, wo es effizient und unidirektional Kohlendioxid in Ameisensäure umwandelt
5 October 20235 October 2023 nova-experts (re)introduced: MA Sc. Olaf Porc Techno-economic evaluation of the European bioeconomy, as well as research, data acquisition and analysis
CO2 storage must not hinder phase-out of fossil fuels New UBA paper: Testing CCS technology for waste incineration - priority to be given to peatlands, forests and other natural sinks
CO2-Speicherung darf Ausstieg aus fossilen Energien nicht behindern Neues UBA-Papier: CCS-Technik bei Abfallverbrennung erproben - Moore, Wälder und andere natürliche Senken haben Vorrang