LG Chem and ADM Launch Joint Ventures, Announce Intended Location for U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid Production
Two joint ventures intend to produce 150,000 tons of lactic acid and 75,000 tons of polylactic acid annually to meet growing demand for plant-based solutions, including eco-friendly bioplastics. Intended location for new production facilities will be Decatur, Illinois, U.S., with final investment decision to be made in 2023
Climeworks becomes first supplier of long-term, technology-based carbon removal to Microsoft, as the companies sign a 10-year offtake agreement
Climeworks is excited to take its collaboration with Microsoft to the next level: following its selection as part of Microsoft’s carbon removal portfolio last year, the two companies have now closed a new 10-year carbon removal offtake agreement
IWK Collaborate with EMB business to explore ethanol and biogas production
National sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has established a partnership with local player, EMB Business (EMB) Sdn Bhd to pioneer the production of ethanol and biogas generated from wastewater processing for commercial purposes
Brazilian scientists reveal method of converting methane gas into liquid methanol
The strategy was tested at the Federal University of São Carlos. The conversion took place under ambient temperature and pressure conditions, which could enable methane, a potent greenhouse gas, to be used to produce fuel
Braskem extends relationship with Nexus Circular through MOU for commercial off-take of circular plastic feedstocks from new advanced recycling facility
Braskem plans to expand its offering of certified circular polypropylene (PP) by utilizing Nexus Circular's proven, commercial-scale advanced recycling technology, which converts landfill-bound plastics into high-quality materials used in the production of virgin-quality circular plastics
Südzucker becomes member of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)A simple, cheap material for carbon capture, perhaps from tailpipes
Using an inexpensive polymer called melamine — the main component of Formica — chemists have created a cheap, easy and energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks, a key goal for the United States and other nations as they seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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