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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.

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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)

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29 April 20219 September 2021

CCUS-Technologien wichtig für Klimaneutralität

BDI fordert eine technologieoffene und transparente Debatte über den effektivsten Weg zu Emissionsminderungen

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Adhesives from waste wood, biofuel from straw

EU research project on the potential of agroforestry waste as environmentally friendly raw materials completed

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Klebstoffe aus Restholz, Biosprit aus Stroh

EU-Forschungsprojekt zu den Potenzialen von Agrar- und Forstabfällen als umweltfreundliche Rohstoffe abgeschlossen

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Clariant collaborates with Indonesia’s Pertamina in advanced biofuels assessment

Technology evaluation and conceptual engineering study also cornerstone to the work

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

NuStar’s Selby Terminal expansion project increases access to sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel

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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

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Green Deal: Historic Opportunity for the Chemicals Industry

CHEMonitor trend survey anticipates hurdles in implementation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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15 April 20219 September 2021

Bundesregierung verlängert Unterstützung aus dem Waldklimafonds

Bundeslandwirtschaftsministerium und Bundesumweltministerium verlängern Förderrichtlinie für Waldklimafonds – neue Vorhaben sind gesichert

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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8 April 202117 December 2024

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Celanese to Expand Capacity and Utilize Recycled CO2 for Methanol Production at Clear Lake, Texas Facility

Expansion of methanol production from recycled CO₂ supports environmental targets

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Nestlé launches bio-based lids and scoops made from renewable resource

Nestlé announced today that it will introduce bio-based lids and scoops made from sugar cane and its byproduct for a range of its nutrition products for infants and children

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RED II: EU Commission can’t see the wood for the trees, analysts warn

Transport is responsible for 27% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU and several pieces of legislation have failed to bring about major changes

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6 April 20219 September 2021

Air Liquide and ArcelorMittal join forces to accelerate the decarbonisation of steel production in the Dunkirk industrial basin

This partnership is the first step towards the creation of a new low-carbon hydrogen and CO₂ capture technologies ecosystem in this major industrial basin

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1 April 20219 September 2021

Researchers mimic photosynthesis, convert CO2 into solar fuel

This process of converting CO₂ into solar fuel also generates oxygen from water

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Neste joins the eFuel Alliance

Low-carbon fuels are the only sustainable solution to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from existing combustion engines around the world

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Neste tritt der eFuel Alliance bei

CO₂-arme Kraftstoffe sind die einzige nachhaltige Lösung, um die Treibhausgasemissionen der existierenden Verbrennungsmotoren weltweit zu reduzieren