6 May 20219 September 2021 How to meet the global need for carbon as a feedstock in the chemical and derived materials sector in the future? The chemical sector has a long-lasting and increasing demand for carbon that is embedded in its products. Today, 450 million tonnes of carbon are contained in chemicals and polymers, mostly sourced from fossil resources. The free report “Turning off the Tap for Fossil Carbon”, shows how the demand is met today and could be covered by renewable carbon in the year 2050.
The Chemical Industry’s Balancing Act Lars Krause and Michael Carus discuss crediting the value of bio- and CO2-based and recycled materials: the mass balance approach
How Elon Musk’s CO2 XPRIZE can fight climate change and advance space exploration Want to win Elon Musk's $100 million XPRIZE for carbon removal? Think small and think Mars
Keter Group Partners with UBQ Materials to Produce Sustainable Home and Garden Goods at Scale Solidifying commitment to sustainability – Keter to introduce climate-positive UBQ™ material into product lines in a three-year contract
5 May 20219 September 2021 Steel2Chemicals pilot plant in operation at the end of April ArcelorMittal, Dow Benelux and Tata Steel are investigating to convert CO from residual gases from steel production into raw materials for the chemical industry
It’s not just about fuels: It’s about the future: Why increasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel production and use is imperative Here is what you need to know about Business Aviation and sustainability
3 May 20219 September 2021 World-first laundry capsule in market made from industrial carbon emissions For the first time a surfactant made using captured carbon emissions will come to market in a cleaning product
30 April 20219 September 2021 Three advanced recycling technologies, a CO2-based cleaner, plant leather and a hemp chair are nominated for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” For the first time: All fossil-free material solutions in one competition at the unique “Renewable Materials Conference”. Six innovations were nominated from 36 submissions. The conference participants will choose the winner.
France’s wood sector welcomes plan to bolster industry The move to update the strategic contract, known as CSF, was announced by France’s agriculture, housing and industry ministers on Monday (19 April)
29 April 20219 September 2021 CCUS-Technologien wichtig für Klimaneutralität BDI fordert eine technologieoffene und transparente Debatte über den effektivsten Weg zu Emissionsminderungen
Adhesives from waste wood, biofuel from straw EU research project on the potential of agroforestry waste as environmentally friendly raw materials completed
Klebstoffe aus Restholz, Biosprit aus Stroh EU-Forschungsprojekt zu den Potenzialen von Agrar- und Forstabfällen als umweltfreundliche Rohstoffe abgeschlossen
Clariant collaborates with Indonesia’s Pertamina in advanced biofuels assessment Technology evaluation and conceptual engineering study also cornerstone to the work
28 April 20219 September 2021 Neste and Finnair present Sustainable Aviation Fuel based solution to reduce business travel emissions Finnair’s target is to become carbon neutral by 2045, and to halve its net CO2 emissions by the end of 2025
Neste und Finnair präsentieren Lösung zur Reduzierung der Emissionen von Geschäftsreisen durch den Einsatz von Sustainable Aviation Fuel Das Ziel von Finnair ist Klimaneutralität bis 2045. Die CO2-Emissionen möchte man bis Ende 2025 halbieren
27 April 20219 September 2021 Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, Cemvita Factory announce plan to develop pilot plant for innovative CO2-to-bio-ethylene technology OLCV-Cemvita technology is competitive with hydrocarbon-sourced ethylene processes
This Hydrogen Fuel Machine Could Be the Ultimate Guide to Self-Improvement Study co-led by Berkeley Lab uncovers secret behind humble material’s surprise performance as an artificial photosynthesis device
TOYO Awarded Ethylene Pilot Plant Project in Japan Using Waste-derived Ethanol as Raw Material TOYO will continue to contribute to realization of the sustainable communities and societies
Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California NuStar’s Selby Terminal expansion project increases access to sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel
Sasol to explore potential of cleaner aviation fuels with world class partners The Consortium will enable Sasol to work with world-class partners on the opportunity to employ its extensive experience to produce liquid fuels and chemicals
Green Deal: Historic Opportunity for the Chemicals Industry CHEMonitor trend survey anticipates hurdles in implementation
26 April 20219 September 2021 Welche e-Kraftstoffe machen das Rennen? Um die Erderwärmung zu stoppen und damit die Ziele des Pariser Klimaschutzabkommens zu erreichen, müssen Antriebssysteme und Energieanlagen klimaneutral werden
CO2 mitigation on Earth and magnesium civilization on Mars Use of Magnesium (nanoparticles and bulk) to directly react CO2 with water at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, forming methane, methanol, and formic acid without requiring external energy sources
Alternativen zu fossilen Treibstoffen Mit dem Projekt „reFuels – Kraftstoffe neu denken“ wollen die Landesregierung, das Karlsruher Institut für Technologie und die Industrie Alternativen zu fossilen Treibstoffen etablieren
23 April 20219 September 2021 Electrochaea and the European Innovation Council Accelerate Rollout of Biological Methanation Technology Electrochaea is the only company in the world that has validated a biological methanation technology by successfully operating industrial prototypes
Electrochaea und Europäischer Innovationsrat beschleunigen Roll-Out der biologischen Methanisierungstechnologie Electrochaea ist weltweit das einzige Unternehmen, das eine biologische eMethanisierungs-Technologie durch den erfolgreichen Betrieb industrieller Prototypen validiert hat
Grüner Wasserstoff: Transport im Erdgasnetz Die Projektinitiative HYPOS (Hydrogen Power Storage & Solutions East Germany) will intelligente Infrastruktur aus Verteilernetzen und Speicherstationen zu schaffen, die den sauberen Energieträger in allen Regionen zur Verfügung stellt
New process could bring down cost of direct carbon capture A peptide-guanidine system soaks up CO2 from air and can be regenerated with mild heat
22 April 20219 September 2021 Can Bacteria, Biocement, Biomason save the concrete industry? In today’s Digest, an exclusive Digest only interview with Biomason’s CEO Ginger Krieg Dosier, and more
21 April 20219 September 2021 Separating beer waste into proteins for foods, and fiber for biofuels Scientists report a new way to extract the protein and fiber from brewer’s spent grain and use it to create new types of protein sources, biofuels and more
Shell Invests in LanzaJet Shell’s investment further enables LanzaJet’s global growth and aligns with Shell’s strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050
Alfa Laval becomes partner in unique Power-to-X consortium to produce renewable clean fuels Green methanol is a commercially ready, liquid fuel predicted to play a key role in achieving carbon neutral shipping
20 April 20219 September 2021 New roadmap sets out how to reduce CO2 emissions using Industrial Biotechnology The new report identifies five industry sectors, with short to medium term potential for carbon reduction using industrial biotechnology
19 April 20219 September 2021 Kinder Morgan Seeks to Expand CO2 Business in Clean Energy Push Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan Inc. plans to expand its carbon-capture business, joining the ranks of major oil and gas companies capitalizing on clean energy investing
EWABA highlights fears over SAF blending mandate EWABA has expressed its concerns regarding the expected diversion of waste lipid feedstocks from the road and maritime sector to aviation
16 April 20219 September 2021 Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation Fund World’s largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Unit on Perstorp’s site in Stenungsund, Sweden
The Extraordinary Re-Making of Ordinary Things: Part 1 Reinventing Ethanol as Ethyl Acetate Ethyl acetate, it’s that sweet-smelling ester found in nail polish and glue
15 April 20219 September 2021 Bundesregierung verlängert Unterstützung aus dem Waldklimafonds Bundeslandwirtschaftsministerium und Bundesumweltministerium verlängern Förderrichtlinie für Waldklimafonds – neue Vorhaben sind gesichert
13 April 20219 September 2021 “Appropriate management of all organic wastes must be enabled NOW if the world is to meet Paris Agreement targets”, says global biogas trade body in landmark report Human activity generates 105bn tonnes of organic wastes (food waste, sewage and garden wastes, and farm and agricultural wastes) annually by human activity
12 April 20219 September 2021 Termination of Synthetic Ethanol Production & Sales and Contract to Handlethe Distillation of Fermented Ethanol The business environment surrounding MCC’s synthetic ethanol business remains harsh, in part due to rising repair costs of aging production facilities
Diamond Green Diesel Enters into New Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility The new revolving credit facility matures March 30, 2024 and is non-recourse to the joint venture partners
9 April 20219 September 2021 A stable copper catalyst for CO2 conversion A new catalyst for the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemicals or fuels has been developed by researchers at RUB and the University of Duisburg-Essen
Ein stabiler Kupfer-Katalysator für die CO2-Umwandlung Das Klimagas CO2 lässt sich in größere Kohlenstoffverbindungen umwandeln, die als Grundchemikalien für die Industrie oder als Kraftstoffe genutzt werden können
8 April 20219 September 2021 Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) draws worldwide attention From international brands to leading chemical and bioeconomy companies to innovative start-ups for CO2 utilisation, companies are collaborating to guide a smart transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon
How sustainable fuel will help power aviation’s green revolution SAFs have the potential to become a significant part of new approaches to enable an industry that relies entirely on fossil fuels today to lower carbon pollution tomorrow
140,000 square kilometres of solar cells for carbon-free air traffic in 2050 A new study shows the enormous challenges of sourcing synthetic fuels, and the pressure to act for politicians. The coronavirus crisis is a window of opportunity
140.000 Quadratkilometer Solarzellen für CO2-freien Flugverkehr im Jahr 2050 Eine neue Studie zeigt die enormen Herausforderungen der Umstellung auf synthetische Treibstoffe und den Handlungsdruck für die Politik. Corona-Krise als Chance zum Umsteuern
Repsol chooses Rampf technology for PU recycling project The move is part of Repsol's plan to turn its production sites into areas with a low, zero or even negative carbon footprint
7 April 20219 September 2021 BASF, SABIC and Linde join forces to realize the world’s first electrically heated steam cracker furnace The parties strive to offer a promising solution to significantly contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions within the chemical industry
BASF, SABIC und Linde arbeiten gemeinsam an der Realisierung des weltweit ersten elektrisch beheizten Steamcracker-Ofens Bis zu 90 Prozent weniger CO2-Emissionen bei großtechnischer Anwendung möglich