14 March 202510 March 2025 OCOchem prepares to flip the switch on tech for turning captured CO2 into industrial chemicals OCOchem will start using its electrolyzer cells to turn CO2 into formic acid and other formate compounds to replace petroleum as a feedstock for products such as clean hydrogen fuel, animal feed and fertilizer
12 March 202511 March 2025 How Leading LCA Standards Address Renewable Carbon: An RCI Study New study by the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) analyses key Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint Standards and their implications for Renewable Carbon-based Products
Synthetic Carbon Assimilation Surpasses Nature New-to-Nature Pathway Outperforms Natural Pathway in Living Bacteria
Künstliche Kohlenstoff-Fixierung überholt die Natur Synthetische Kohlenstofffixierung arbeitet auch in lebenden Bakterien effizienter als natürliche Stoffwechselwege
MOPCO to enhance sustainable urea and ammonia production with thyssenkrupp Uhde’s carbon capture and green ammonia solutions The aim is to remove up to 145,000 t/year of CO2 from the flue gas of the existing ammonia production and use them in the urea production
What If We Could Revive Waste Carbon Dioxide? Conventional carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion technologies have faced challenges in commercialization due to their low efficiency relative to high energy consumption
Was wäre, wenn wir Kohlendioxidabfälle wiederbeleben könnten? KIMS und KAIST-Forscher haben einen Katalysator-Syntheseprozess und eine Technologie zur Präzisionskontrolle entwickelt, um die Effizienz der Kohlendioxidumwandlung zu maximieren
7 March 20254 March 2025 Researchers show how to efficiently convert captured carbon dioxide into green energy Thanks to a collaboration with Oregon State University researchers, methanol could soon be produced faster and more efficiently
Kohlendioxid in grüne Energie umwandeln: Neuer Katalysator verbessert CO2-Umwandlung Dank der Zusammenarbeit mit Forschern der Oregon State University könnte Methanol bald schneller und effizienter hergestellt werden
ICO₂NIC Project Kicks Off in Brussels: Transforming CO₂ Waste into Value The project’s ultimate goal is to make Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) more economically viable, reducing energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and supporting industrial sustainability
6 March 20252 March 2025 United Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Heirloom to Scale Direct Air Capture Sustainable Flight Fund also gets the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal - Heirloom's proven technology uses limestone to absorb CO2
Nachhaltigkeitsfonds von United Airlines investiert in Direct Air Capture Anbieter Fonds erwirbt außerdem das Kaufrecht für 500.000 Tonnen abgeschiedenes CO2 – Heirloom-Verfahren setzt auf Kalkstein, um der Luft Kohlenstoffdioxid zu entziehen
5 March 202526 February 2025 Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry As both a sustainable shipping fuel and a chemical feedstock, e-methanol offers a path for some of the toughest decarbonization challenges
4 March 20254 March 2025 Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025 Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI
Umweltfreundlicher Wasserstoff aus Kreislaufwirtschaft: Green Hydrogen Technology und Westfalen-Gruppe starten Kooperation Die Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH (GHT) aus Augsburg und die Westfalen-Gruppe aus Münster gehen eine strategische Partnerschaft für Wasserstoff aus Reststoffen ein
New Catalytic Method Converts CO2 Into Valuable β-Alkynyl Acids Innovative dual catalysis approach enables efficient carboxylation, highlighting potential for sustainable chemistry
3 March 202527 February 2025 Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future
Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert
28 February 202524 February 2025 ICM Forum Highlights Essential Actions in New Report to Unlock the Potential of CCU to Deliver Europe’s Climate Goals The report, developed by the Working Group on CCU, addresses key regulatory barriers, financial incentives, and policy measures required to accelerate the deployment of CCU technologies
27 February 202526 February 2025 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details
Nanoscale tin catalyst discovery paves the way for sustainable CO2 conversion Researchers have developed a sustainable catalyst that increases its activity during use while converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. This discovery offers a blueprint for designing next-generation electrocatalysts
Weg für eine nachhaltige CO2-Umwandlung: Zinnkatalysator im Nanomaßstab Forscher haben einen nachhaltigen Katalysator entwickelt, der seine Aktivität während der Nutzung steigert und dabei Kohlendioxid (CO2) in wertvolle Produkte umwandelt. Diese Entdeckung liefert ein Modell für die Entwicklung von Elektrokatalysatoren der nächsten Generation
26 February 20251 April 2025 Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras collaborate to revolutionize carbon capture technology Researcher Prof. Sangwai is establishing a pilot plant demonstrator to facilitate improved carbon capture from coal fired power plant stacks
Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing
Wenn Sonnenlicht Kohlenwasserstoffe erzeugt Forscher aus Cambridge und Berkeley haben eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich Kohlenwasserstoffe allein durch Sonnenlicht herstellen lassen. Mithilfe spezieller Katalysatoren und Perowskit-Solarzellen verwandelt das System CO2 in nützliche Chemikalien. Dies könnte die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen deutlich verringern
25 February 202520 February 2025 We Made History Prometheus Fuels has developed the first 21st-century fuel — a new, practical, cheap source of energy, made from CO2 salvaged directly from air instead of extracted from the ground
24 February 202524 February 2025 Syensqo and Ardent announce strategic partnership to accelerate carbon capture innovation The partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies
21 February 202518 February 2025 HyLion network: e-methanol for CO2-reduced supply chains Projects and AI applications along the e-methanol supply chain
20 February 202517 February 2025 Bright Renewables to build Carbon Capture Plant with CO2 Liquefaction for EnergieWerk Ilg in Dornbirn, Austria The waste gas of EnergieWerk’s wood-fired power plant will be captured and liquefied for a wide range of industrial uses
Bright Renewables baut eine Anlage zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung mit CO2-Verflüssigung für die EnergieWerk Ilg GmbH in Dornbirn, Österreich Aus den Abgasen eines Holzheizkraftwerks soll Kohlendioxid abgeschieden und für zahlreiche Anwendungen verflüssigt werden
Honeywell And AM Green Collaborate To Advance Carbon Capture And Sustainable Aviation Fuel In India Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide partner to enable captured carbon to be stored in concrete This will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the building and construction sector
19 February 202517 February 2025 Assessment of social and cultural factors in CCU-technology uptake in urban communities and developing countries The EU-funded research project WaterProof is developing an electrochemistry based CO₂-conversion technology transforming CO₂ from waste incineration and wastewater treatment facilities into formic acid
18 February 202513 February 2025 Avantium R&D Solutions to provide adsorption testing units to Climeworks for the capture of carbon dioxide from air This strategic step aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of DAC technology, a critical component in the fight against climate change
17 February 202510 February 2025 Arkema and OOYOO LTD. partner to develop gas separation membranes for carbon capture Arkema will leverage its expertise and its leading innovation in high performance polymers, while OOYOO will develop membrane design – with a specific focus on CO2 separation membranes used for their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
14 February 202511 February 2025 KelpEat introduces Solein®-powered protein snacks KelpEat developed the product crafted with EU–farmed seaweed and Solein® - the microbial protein produced out of thin air
SLB Capturi powers up its first modular carbon capture plant Plant will capture up to 100,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Netherlands-based sustainable energy supplier Twence
13 February 202510 February 2025 DUS Airport & Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Partner to Build World’s First integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility
Düsseldorfer Flughafen plant Anlage für nachhaltigen Flugkraftstoff Zusammen mit Greenlyte Carbon Technologies soll die weltweit erste voll integrierte Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (DAC-to-SAF) errichtet werden
12 February 202511 February 2025 CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Die CO2-Wende 2025: Rohstoffe der Zukunft, Potenziale der Gegenwart Innovative Wege zu grünem Wasserstoff, moderner Kohlendioxidabscheidung und Nutzung von (biogenem) CO2 auf der CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Electrochaea and Baker Hughes Bring Commercial-Scale Biomethanation Technology to Market This BEDP lays the foundations for large industrial-scale biomethanation applications and meets the growing demand for commercial-scale eMethane production
Electrochaea und Baker Hughes bringen weltweit einzigartige Biomethanisierungs-Technologie auf den Markt Das BioCat-Methanisierungssystem ist für industrielle Anwendungen ausgelegt und zielt damit auf die wachsende Nachfrage nach eMethan-Produktion im kommerziellen Maßstab
10 February 20255 February 2025 Norwegische Reederei rüstet Frachter mit Abgasreinigungssystem aus Die Seeschifffahrt soll dekarbonisiert werden, fordert unter anderem die Europäische Union. Die norwegische Reederei Solvang zeigt, wie das gehen kann
World-first full-scale onboard carbon capture The world’s first ship with a full-scale carbon capture facility is ready for pilot testing. The hope is that this technology becomes a milestone for the world’s trading fleet on route to zero emissions
7 February 20254 February 2025 Svante Selected for US DOE Funding to Advance Carbon Capture in the Pulp & Paper Industry Additional value from sustainable biomass to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
5 February 20254 February 2025 Capture, Convert, and Conquer: Innovations Wanted for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award Innovators are invited to showcase breakthrough technologies at the upcoming CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025
Stockholm Exergi wins auction for government support for BECCS The approved support amounts to just over 20 billion SEK and will be disbursed continuously over a maximum of 15 years