27 October 20239 November 2023 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
4 October 202327 September 2023 Carbon capture close-up To reinforce a critical new front in the climate fight, GEA has developed a set of carbon capture solutions tailored to the needs of key industrial emitters
Carbon Capture unter der Lupe Verstärkung im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel: Mit einem umfassenden Portfolio zur CO2-Abscheidung unterstützt GEA kohlenstoffintensive Schlüsselbranchen klimafreundlicher zu arbeiten
Wasserstoff aus methanolhaltigem Abwasser produzieren Forschende des Fraunhofer UMSICHT suchen im Projekt »WHy« die nachhaltige Bereitstellung von Wasser für die Wasserstoffherstellung
2 October 20232 October 2023 Public perception of CO2 capture and storage Surveys show that public opinion about technologies for capturing and storing CO2 in Germany remains divided. Respondents are concerned that the focus on CCS can weaken climate policy, and they have doubts about the process’s safety. Appropriate measures can help to overcome these concerns, according to Danny Otto of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ
Die gesellschaftliche Wahrnehmung von CO2-Abscheidung und -Speicherung Laut Umfragen bleibt die öffentliche Meinung über die Technologien zur Abscheidung und Speicherung von CO2 in Deutschland gespalten. Die Befragten haben Bedenken, dass der Fokus auf CCS die Klimapolitik schwächen kann, und zweifeln an der Sicherheit des Verfahrens. Entsprechende Maßnahmen können helfen diese Bedenken zu überwinden, sagt Danny Otto vom Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ
29 September 202328 September 2023 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2023 Review to the Annual General Meeting of the RCI, an update of the first major RCI-publication, the Guiding Principle Paper, a position-paper on the Commission Proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD), RCI in Brussels, about the latest webinar with Alfa Laval and Borealis and more
28 September 20234 October 2023 Copper-based catalysts efficiently turn carbon dioxide into methane Rice study helps advance conversion with specially designed polymer templates
27 September 202327 September 2023 Katalysator für Wandel – Intelligente CO₂-Lösungen für den Innovationspreis “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” gesucht Top Innovatoren im Bereich der Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -nutzung sind eingeladen, ihre revolutionären Technologien und Produkte auf der CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 zu präsentieren
Industrial carbon capture: Only for truly ‘unavoidable emissions’ Upcoming EU legislation should limit industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to truly unavoidable emissions, write Leon de Graaf, Dominika Floriánová, Antoine Grall and Ella Oksala
26 September 202321 September 2023 MEPs approve SAF mandate, limit eligible feedstocks The ReFuelEU initiative is part of the Fit for 55 package, which is the European Union’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030
Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme A team led by Professor Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane
Verringerung der CO2-Bilanz von Methan durch Umwandlung in Methanol mit einem neuen Enzym Ein Team unter der Leitung von Professor Osami Shoji an der Universität Nagoya in Japan hat eine Technologie entwickelt, um Methan, den Hauptbestandteil von Erdgas, bei Raumtemperatur in Wasser in Methanol umzuwandeln
25 September 202329 September 2023 Be Part of the Chemistry and Materials Industry’s Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon! Abstract Submission is Now Open for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC)
Beteiligen Sie sich an der Transformation der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie von fossilem zu erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff! Beiträge zur Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC) können ab sofort eingereicht werden
22 September 202323 October 2023 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces second partnership to explore CO₂ upcycling technology The research together with Swansea University aims to develop technology capable of using CO₂ captured from the atmosphere as an alternative to fossil fuels used during the ethylene production process
21 September 202318 September 2023 WVU engineers study how to pull carbon out of building air to make methanol Liu and his partners said they believe they have found a way to erase harmful emissions from the production process by harvesting the carbon needed to synthesize methanol from the air of buildings
Biokunststoff aus Papierhandtüchern An der Fakultät Versorgungstechnik der Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Wolfenbüttel wird eine Methode zum Upcycling von benutzten Papierhandtüchern entwickelt
19 September 202314 September 2023 Fraunhofer ISE Study: Where Germany’s imports for hydrogen and Power-to-X products could come from On behalf of the H2Global Foundation they examined in 12 countries, where the production of such Power-to-X (PtX) products, in conjunction with transport to Germany, would be most cost-effective by 2030
Fraunhofer ISE Studie: Woher Deutschlands Importe für Wasserstoff und Power-to-X-Produkte kommen könnten Im Auftrag der Stiftung H2Global wurde in 12 Ländern untersucht, wo die Herstellung von Power-to-X-Produkten bis zum Jahr 2030 in Verbindung mit dem Transport nach Deutschland am günstigsten umsetzbar wäre
Braskem announces partnership with USP to study and develop CO2 conversion technologies Project with multidisciplinary teams aims to develop solutions to convert the CO2 generated in industrial operations into new chemical products
18 September 202314 September 2023 The LEGO Group pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 The LEGO Group pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 as part of its continued efforts to reduce environmental impact