17 July 202415 July 2024 ESG Clean Energy’s Patented Technology More than Doubles CO2- Capture Rate ESG Clean Energy's Patented Technology More Than Doubles CO2 Capture Rate
EU and CBE JU funded project HICCUPS: Website relaunched and leaflet with infographic produced HICCUPS - Highly Innovative technology demonstration for bio-based CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications
Algae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source, new Concordia research shows Internet of Things devices are among what could be powered using photosynthesis
16 July 202411 July 2024 World-first trial of new technology to recycle CO2 emissions from steel production begins at ArcelorMittal Gent, Belgium Together with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and D-CRBN, ArcelorMittal is going to trial a new technology to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide which can be used in steel and chemical production
Rückverwandlung von CO2 in CO zur klimaschonenden Stahlproduktion ArcelorMittal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) und das Umwelt-Unternehmen D-CRBN wollen den Bedarf an grünem Wasserstoff zur „grünen“ Stahlproduktion kostengünstig begrenzen
15 July 20249 July 2024 The IntegrityNext Carbon Emissions Navigator – The Smart Path to Decarbonization The new Carbon Emissions Navigator streamlines data collection, monitoring and reporting in a single platform for more efficient regulatory compliance and rapid decarbonization
Neue Software ermöglicht, CO2-Emissionen effizient zu überwachen IntegrityNext, ein Anbieter von Cloud-Lösungen für das Management von Nachhaltigkeit in der Lieferkette, hat den Carbon Emissions Navigator eingeführt, um CO2-Emissionen zu sammeln und zu analysieren
Why MOF Players Are Becoming Carbon Capture Companies With commercial systems expected to enter the market before the turn of the decade, IDTechEx's report predicts a 33-fold growth in the demand for MOFs in carbon capture between 2027 and 2034
12 July 20249 July 2024 World’s first supply chain established for more sustainable polyester fiber based on CO2-derived material as well as renewable and bio-based materials For North Face in Japan, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU*) instead of fossil-based will be used. The consortium parties are Goldwin in the role of project owner, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (all three from Japan), SK geo centric (Südkorea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (Indien) and Neste
Erstmals Lieferkette für nachhaltigere Polyesterfasern etabliert, hergestellt aus CO2-basiertem Material und erneuerbaren sowie biobasierten Rohstoffen Für North Face in Japan sollen erneuerbare und biobasierte Materialien sowie CO2 eingesetzt werden. An dem Projekt beteiligt sind Goldwin als Projektträger, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (alle drei aus Japan), SK geo centric (Südkorea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (Indien) und Neste
Carbonaxion Bioénergies Inc. is awarded the combined financial support of nearly $350,000 from the provincial and federal governments to study an innovative clean energy project in Portneuf, Quebec, one of the first of its kind in Canada The 3G RNG will be obtained by combining biogenic CO2 from a landfill site with green hydrogen (H2), using innovative biocatalytic methanation technology developed by the German firm Electrochaea GmbH
Biobeton und biogene Baumaterialien mit Cyanobakterien Am Fraunhofer FEP wird unter Leitung von Dr. Ulla König die Kultivierung der Cyanobakterien, die komplementäre mikrobiologische Analytik sowie die Skalierung der zu gewinnenden Biomasseproduktion etabliert
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Dieses Start-up baut eine CO2-Waschmaschine für die Industrie Carbon Clean will CO2 aus Industrieanlagen absorbieren und die Kosten dafür drastisch senken. Die fossile Industrie sieht ihre Chance und investiert eine rekordverdächtige Summe
9 July 20248 July 2024 Neustark secures $69 million in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally The Swiss climate tech company secures one of the largest growth equity investment rounds in carbon removal
Neustark sichert sich USD 69 Mio. Wachstumsfinanzierung für die weltweite Expansion ihrer Lösung zur dauerhaften CO₂-Entfernung Das Schweizer Climate-Tech-Unternehmen sichert sich eine der bisher grössten Wachstumsfinanzierungsrunde im Bereich der CO2-Entfernung
8 July 20248 July 2024 Boosting Demand for Carbon Dioxide Removal Scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) enough to reduce as much projected residual CO2 emissions as possible will require combined effort from the world’s governments and regional governing bodies
The real climate impact of Blue Hydrogen and Gas-CCS Our report reveals that CO2 emissions from Blue Hydrogen and Gas-CCS projects could be two to three times higher than reported when considering upstream emissions from gas extraction, processing and transport
5 July 202428 June 2024 c-ton by Concrete Innovation Group – die Technologie, die aus Betonsteinen permanente CO₂-Speicher macht Die AHE Holding GmbH, die Carbon Instead UG und die Carbon+ Solutions GmbH haben ein Additiv auf Basis von technischem Kohlenstoff entwickelt, wodurch sich alle Emissionen von c-ton-Produkten ausgleichen
4 July 202427 June 2024 Changhua Chemical Breaks Ground on First Production Plant for Polyols From Renewable Carbon The technology for Carnol™ is based on a proprietary process and catalyst from Econic Technologies, which replaces fossil feedstocks with captured CO2
Enerflex and BASF to collaborate in carbon capture, utilization and storage applications The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to facilitate the development of economic CCUS solutions, paving the way for global decarbonization advancements
Enerflex und BASF kooperieren bei Anwendungen zur Abscheidung, Nutzung und Speicherung von CO2 Das Memorandum of Understanding soll die Entwicklung wirtschaftlicher CCUS-Lösungen erleichtern und den Weg für globale Fortschritte bei der Dekarbonisierung ebnen
3 July 202417 December 2024 Comprehensive Industrial Carbon Management calls for fast and coherent implementation of policy measures The reduction of fossil fuel dependency and the long-term requirements of carbon as a feedstock must be supported by mechanisms incentivizing a shift to renewable carbon for the chemical and material industries
2 July 202417 December 2024 Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) extends scope to alternative carbon feedstocks For the first time, SBTi’s latest draft consultation includes requirements for companies to set alternative feedstock targets for CCU, bio-based and chemical recycling – in line with RCI’s renewable carbon concept
1 July 20244 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in June 2024 at RCI:
28 June 202417 December 2024 The future of the chemical industry, plastics and recycling at the Renewable Materials Conference Many initiatives are underway but there is a perceived difficulty at bringing products to market and an awareness around the urgency of the current situation
Fresh Study Reveals the Ethylene Carbonate Market worth $901 million by 2027 The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing consumption of ethylene carbonate in manufacture of electrolytes for lithium batteries
26 June 202424 June 2024 The Renewable Materials Conference 2024 kicks off between talks of carbon, CO₂ and CCU Innovations, visions and strategies from around the world to understand how the policy framework for the chemical sector will change in the coming years
Developing bio-based composites that are fit to fly Introducing bio-derived materials to aircraft production can remove carbon from the atmosphere
25 June 202419 June 2024 Integration of carbon capture in bioproduct mill: Metsä orders process concept study from ANDRITZ First of its kind integration of carbon capture into a bioproduct mill would not only enable the removal of CO2 from the flue gas, but also create a basis for future utilization of this side stream
CO2-Abscheidung für Bioproduktewerk: Metsä beauftragt ANDRITZ mit Prozessstudie Weltweit erste Integration einer CO2-Abscheideanlage in ein Bioproduktewerk würde nicht nur die Abscheidung von CO2 aus dem Rauchgas ermöglichen, sondern auch die Grundlage für eine künftige Nutzung dieses Nebenstroms schaffen
19 June 202418 June 2024 The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again 440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price
Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference 440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again
18 June 202412 June 2024 BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs In a joint research project FUMBIO, the company is collaborating with Saarland University, University of Marburg and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
BASF forscht an CO2-neutraler Herstellung von biobasiertem Fumarat durch Bakterien aus Kuhmagen Im gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt FUMBIO (FUMarsäure BIObasiert) arbeitet das Unternehmen zusammen mit den Universitäten des Saarlandes, Marburg und Kaiserslautern-Landau
EU rules on e-fuels threaten to create ‘CO2 tourism’ In aviation and maritime transport, the EU has set minimum quotas for “renewable fuels of non-biological origin” (RFNBOs) as of 2030 and 2034, respectively, including hydrogen and e-fuels
17 June 202420 June 2024 Could CO2 be a viable material for making cleaning products? Unilever is exploring new technologies that will help make their cleaning products superior and more sustainable. As part of this, they have extended their partnership with Econic Technologies: a start-up that’s pioneering a process to replace fossil-based raw materials with renewable carbon
14 June 202410 June 2024 ReCO2NWert – Projektstart eines großen industriellen Forschungsvorhabens im Rahmen des Strukturwandels Rheinisches Revier Containermodule sollen es möglich machen, das Treibhausgas sinnvoll weiterzuverwenden. Eine tragende Rolle dabei spielen Bakterien
13 June 20247 June 2024 Carbon dioxide removal: feasibility study evaluates possible measures for Germany An interdisciplinary research team has developed a clear evaluation matrix
CO2-Entnahme: Machbarkeitsstudie bewertet mögliche Maßnahmen für Deutschland Interdisziplinäres Forschungsteam erarbeitet anschauliche Bewertungsmatrix
12 June 20245 June 2024 New Guide to Carbon Dioxide Removal Decisions Launch of the CDRatlas Interactive Information Portal
Neuer Wegweiser für Entscheidungen zur Kohlendioxid-Entnahme Startschuss für die Entwicklung des interaktiven Informationsportals CDRatlas
Jet Fuel Could Soon Be Made From Carbon Dioxide – Here’s How The sci-concept of turning emissions into jet fuel is already here. How quickly it can power the world's jets is still up in the air
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Principles for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets The US Government is committed to taking ambitious action to drive the investments needed to achieve the nation’s climate goals – cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050
New US guidelines on VCM – comment from the CEO of Puro.earth Following the news that the US Government introduced new guidelines for high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets, we will offer a comment from Antti Vihavainen, CEO at Puro.earth
Climeworks becomes world’s first direct air capture company certified under the Puro Standard Certification under the Puro Standard involves the auditing of Climeworks’ direct air capture process as well as Carbfix’s CO2 mineralization by an accredited entity
Climeworks erhält erstmals Puro-Standard-Zertifizierung für Direct Air Capture im Orca-Werk Die Zertifizierung nach dem Puro-Standard umfasst die Prüfung des direkten Luftabscheidungsprozesses von Climeworks sowie der CO2-Mineralisierung von Carbfix durch eine akkreditierte Stelle
10 June 20244 June 2024 Strukturwandelprojekt ReCO2NWert für eine moderne Bioökonomie startet im Rheinischen Revier Ministerin Neubaur: Rheinisches Revier wird attraktiv für die Pioniere der Bioökonomie – Projekt hat Strahlkraft für die notwendige Ressourcenwende in NRW und Europa