3 August 20219 September 2021 LanzaTech UK and Carbon Engineering team to produce SAF from CO2 The companies are investigating a commercial facility in the UK that will produce more than 100 million litres per year of jet fuel made from atmospheric carbon dioxide
2 August 20219 September 2021 Shell and Uniper join forces to drive development of hydrogen economy in Europe Exploring future options including the necessary infrastructure for large scale transport of hydrogen and CO2 will be at the centre of the announced collaboration
Gemeinsam treiben Shell und Uniper den Hochlauf der Wasserstoffwirtschaft in Europa voran Die Erkundung zukünftiger Möglichkeiten einschließlich der notwendigen Infrastruktur für den großvolumigen Transport von Wasserstoff und des gegenläufigen Transports von CO2 wird im Mittelpunkt der angekündigten Zusammenarbeit stehen
What 6 aviation executives say about an EU sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate The European Union’s announced its “Fit for 55” package of regulatory proposals on 14 July 2021. A part of this plan is a blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuel. Here's what six experts think of the proposal.
Covestro contributes to sustainability at major sporting event with innovative CO2 technology Teaming up with APT to construct a sustainable hockey field
Covestro trägt mit innovativer CO₂-Technologie zur Nachhaltigkeit bei sportlichem Großereignis bei Zusammenarbeit mit APT beim Bau eines nachhaltigen Hockeyfeldes
30 July 20219 September 2021 EU’s green hydrogen plans hailed as ‘true game-changer’ by industry As part of its ‘Fit for 55’ package of climate legislation, the European Commission put forward several ways of boosting the use of renewable hydrogen
28 July 20219 September 2021 ‘Fit for 55’ package furthers EU climate action, but falls short on ambition In reaction to the European Commission’s launch of its ‘Fit for 55’ package, CAN Europe calls for the EU to increase the overall level of ambition of climate and energy legislation well beyond the current proposals
Understanding our footprint – outcomes of RSB’s Monitoring & Evaluation in 2020 RSB is committed to the continuous improvement of its systems to ensure its ongoing applicability, credibility, and practicality for those committing to sustainability
27 July 20219 September 2021 Analysis Shows Enzyme-Based Plastics Recycling Is More Energy Efficient, Better for Environment BOTTLE Consortium Effort Develops Model That Finds Sizeable Energy and Carbon-Saving Benefits for Recycling PET, a Common Plastic Used in Bottles, Clothing, Carpet
How green is your plastic? Economical synthesis of polyacrylates and polymethacrylates from biobased materials
Ørsted plans carbon capture at Avedøre Power Station as part of the Green Fuels for Denmark project A future final investment decision for the carbon capture project is subject to the realisation of the parts of Green Fuels for Denmark that will produce e-methanol and e-kerosene
26 July 20219 September 2021 Large-scale CO2 conversion to bioplastic: Dutch Photanol factory in Delfzijl takes first step For the first time, the Photanol Factory in Groningen is working with special bacteria that convert CO2 into raw materials for bioplastics
Future Insight Prize 2021 of € 1 Million Awarded to Ting Lu and Stephen Techtmann Merck announced the winners of this year’s Future Insight Prize
Ting Lu und Stephen Techtmann erhalten mit 1 Mio. € dotierten Future Insight Prize 2021 Merck hat heute die Gewinner seines Future Insight Prize 2021 bekannt gegeben
23 July 20219 September 2021 Blue Biofuels Finds Additional High Value Market for its Sulfur-Free Lignin CBC estimates a market price and intents to pay around $10 per kilogram for this high purity lignin, subject to due diligence, testing, and supply availability
Green MEP: Voluntary schemes have failed biodiversity in forests Voluntary schemes have not been enough to protect biodiversity in Europe’s forests and more coordinated measures are needed to protect nature in the EU
‘Fit-for-55’ package: Squaring the circle Over the course of a few years the European Union promised more and more ambitious emission reductions
Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally Partnership builds on Boeing's industry leadership and SkyNRG's pioneering approach to scaling SAF demand and supply
21 July 20219 September 2021 Reusable – yes, absolutely! If there is a system change, then do it properly: without crude oil. New reusable systems only with raw materials from biomass, CO2 and recycling!
Air bp announces NetJets Europe first to purchase its ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel The SAF is supplied from bp’s Castellon refinery and made available within the Spanish airport network, following ISCC PLUS methodology
Fit for 55 needs a biofuels boost The Commission’s proposal leaves room for biofuels such as renewable ethanol to help achieve Green Deal, but should better maximise their potential for decarbonising transport
20 July 20219 September 2021 Finland’s largest Power-to-Gas plant – Wärtsilä and Vantaa Energy to continue planning towards an investment decision In May 2020, the parties signed a co-operation agreement for a concept study examining the profitability of the Power-to-Gas plant in connection with the Vantaa Energy waste-to-energy plant
LanzaTech and lululemon partner to create the first fabric using recycled carbon emissions Partnership includes India Glycols Limited and Far Eastern New Century
19 July 20219 September 2021 From Waste to Wealth: Converting CO2 into Butanol Using Phosphorous-Rich Copper Cathodes, finds a new GIST Study A team of scientists has reported an electrochemical reduction reaction pathway that can avoid *CO dimerization to produce 1-butanol from CO2 using copper phosphide as a cathode
Europe could save €2 trillion by 2050 with low-carbon hydrogen, says report A new report by Deloitte says massive cost savings can be achieved on the way towards climate neutrality if gas is given a more prominent role
16 July 20219 September 2021 Twelve, Formerly Opus 12, Secures $57 Million in Series A Funding Led by Capricorn and Carbon Direct Announces carbon transformation partnerships with Mercedes-Benz and Procter & Gamble to convert CO2 emissions into essential products
Holy Grail: Startup entwickelt Mini-Carbon Capture Anlage für den eigenen Garten Die modalen Geräte des Startups sollen mittels Elektrizität zur Erzielung der chemischen Reaktion für die CO2-Bindung verwendet werden
These ‘supertrees’ are engineered to capture more carbon But the introduction of genetically modified trees raises some difficult questions
LEAK: EU to propose aviation fuel tax in green policy push A draft of the Commission’s tax proposal takes aim at aviation, which escapes EU fuel taxes
15 July 20219 September 2021 TotalEnergies and Veolia Join Forces to Develop CO2-based Microalgae Cultivation to Produce Next-generation Biofuels A test platform will be set up to compare different innovative systems for growing microalgae and identify the most efficient ones
EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands The report analysed biodiesel production and consumption data from three statistical and market analysis agencies
14 July 20219 September 2021 „Start-ups stehen vor dem Problem, dass sie ihr Produkt auf einen Markt bringen wollen, den sie nur in Teilen verstehen“ 5 Fragen an Achim Raschka, Head of the Department “Technology & Markets“, nova-Institut
EU plastic rules worry manufacturers, environmentalists demand more In an effort to reduce pollution, the EU banned a range of single-use plastic products on Saturday, including straws, plates, cutlery and cotton bud sticks
How to make a success of the EU carbon border adjustment The current main tool to prevent carbon leakage is in its current form obstructing substantial emission reductions in industry and should therefore be phased out as soon as possible
13 July 20219 September 2021 New online presence for the content pages of the nova-Institute As clear and colourful as the renewable carbon strategy
Views on Sustainability : Michael Carus, Managing Director, nova-Institute Sustainability is moving into wider and wider deployment in industry. What is the plan of action for its effective implementation and how can the results from transition to sustainable operations from each industry and every company be measured?
Commissioner: Rejecting CAP plans on basis of Green Deal alignment ‘unimaginable’ The Commission will consistently continue dialogue with EU countries to push them towards plans which yield good results
12 July 20219 September 2021 LEAKED: The EU’s carbon market reform proposal The revised ETS will be the centerpiece of a broader package of twelve EU energy and climate laws that the European Commission will table on 14 July
New 2D alloy combines five metals, breaks down CO2 It’s first demonstrated use of a 2D, multi-metallic alloy
8 July 20219 September 2021 Carbon-negative bioplastic made from air, invasive plants turned into yoga mats, cultured chicken progress, renewable fiber innovations, and more The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of July 2nd
Decarbonising natural gas requires regulatory reform Energy policy is a central pillar in the European Green Deal and in the decarbonisation of the European economy
7 July 20219 September 2021 Atmospheric CO2 is “our biggest resource” says carbon-negative plastic brand Made of Air Berlin startup Made of Air has developed a bioplastic made of forest and farm waste that sequesters carbon and can be used for everything from furniture to building facades
6 July 20219 September 2021 Baker Hughes Invests in Bio-methanation Technology Company Electrochaea to Expand Carbon Utilization Portfolio with Power-to-Gas Solution Baker Hughes will draw from its portfolio of carbon capture technologies, including its Compact Carbon Capture design, to provide integrated solutions tailored to specific applications utilizing both CO2 sources with biogenic origin
CIP reaches €800m first close on new green fund CI ETF I target size is €2.25bn to invest in next-gen renewable energy including industrial scale power-to-X
Cologne Bonn Airport makes Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for airlines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The first flight fueled with Neste MY SAF was a cargo flight early June operated by ASL Airlines on behalf of Amazon