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15 May 202410 May 2024

Messer launches with ZeCarb new “Carbon Capture as a Service” offering

Messer, the world's leading specialist for industrial, medical and specialty gases, is expanding its product portfolio with "ZeCarb". "ZeCarb" stands for "Zero Carbon" and helps to decarbonize industries with high CO2 emissions

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8 May 20247 May 2024

The many uses of carbon dioxide

Putting CO2 to good use may even reduce the burden of preventing its release to the atmosphere

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7 May 20247 May 2024

The World’s Largest Event for the Defossilisation of Chemicals and Materials

The Renewable Materials Conference will take place from 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online

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Die weltgrößte Veranstaltung zur Defossilisierung von Chemikalien und Materialien 

Die Renewable Materials Conference findet vom 11. bis 13. Juni 2024 in Siegburg bei Köln und online statt

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Team publishes perspective paper on net-zero emissions in the aviation industry

New paper provides an analytical review of the cutting-edge methodologies for CO2-to-jet fuel conversion with an assessment of the practicality of current industrial models

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6 May 202417 December 2024

Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry

The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”

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New Approach Could Make Reusing Captured Carbon Far Cheaper, Less Energy-Intensive

A team led by Marta Hatzell designed a new electrochemical reactor to seamlessly integrate into direct air capture systems and turn CO2 into useful raw materials

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3 May 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2024 at RCI

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INERATEC sichert sich modernste Katalysatoren von Sasol zur Herstellung nachhaltiger e-Fuels

Die Fischer-Tropsch (FT)-Experten von Sasol Chemicals liefern dem Start-up Ineratec ihren neuesten FT-Katalysator

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INERATEC secures state-of-the-art catalysts from Sasol for the production of sustainable e-fuels

Fischer-Tropsch (FT) experts Sasol Chemicals have pledged to provide start-up Ineratec with some of their latest FT catalyst

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30 April 202424 April 2024

Groundbreaking ceremony for the CO2-neutral cement plant: Holcim Germany is building a climate-friendly future

Robert Habeck and Daniel Günther break ground for Holcim Germany's climate-neutral cement plant

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Spatenstich für das CO2-neutrale Zementwerk: Holcim Deutschland baut die klimafreundliche Zukunft

Robert Habeck und Daniel Günther setzen Spatenstich für das klimaneutrale Zementwerk von Holcim Deutschland

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Rethinking plastics – the new alter­native for current plastic materials is born from CO2

Tony Rehn, Programme Director of Fortum's innov­ative Carbon2x programme discusses the possi­bil­ities and challenges of future plastic production

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26 April 202424 April 2024

Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics

Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material

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25 April 202425 April 2024

“Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future

Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) enables the substitution of fossil carbon in sectors where carbon is necessary. Dioxycle, D-CRBN and Twelve showcase winning solutions that pave the path for a renewable carbon society

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Innovationspreis “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” – Drei CCU-Lösungen führen die Gesellschaft in eine fossil-freie Zukunft

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) ermöglicht die Substitution von fossilem Kohlenstoff in kohlenstoffabhängigen Bereichen. Die Unternehmen Dioxycle, D-CRBN und Twelve ebnen mit ihren Lösungen erfolgreich den Weg zu einer Gesellschaft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff

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24 April 202419 April 2024

Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes

This report is a result of the cooperation and funding of the International PtX Hub and supports the development of sustainable Power-to-X and hydrogen markets as a building block

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DECHEMA-Publikation zu geeigneten CO2-Quellen und deren integration in PtX-Wertschöpfungsketten

Im aktuellen Bericht, der im Rahmen des International PtX Hub veröffentlicht wurde, identifiziert die DECHEMA Punktquellen und beschreibt verschiedene Technologien zur CO2-Abscheidung

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Sustainable construction materials using industrial CO2 emissions and citrus peels

The BUILD-LIMONENE initiative to develop new additives and biodegradable materials that can be used in the construction industry and become viable alternatives to the materials currently available in the market

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23 April 202419 April 2024

STX Group and Norsk e-Fuel partner to boost biogenic CO2 delivery in the Nordics for sustainable e-fuel production

The collaboration to address key challenges currently hindering the growth of the European Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market, such as insufficient CO2 transportation infrastructure and scalable CO2 source availability

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Can Greener CO2-derived Chemicals Accelerate CCUS Uptake?

If captured carbon can be utilized to make profitable chemical products, this revenue stream can provide an economic incentive to accelerate the uptake of CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) technologies until legislation that promotes CO2 storage emerges

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CO₂ as raw material: Heidelberg Materials and Linde build world’s first large-scale CCU facility in a cement plant

This will enable the captured CO₂ from cement production to be reused as a valuable raw material in manufacturing applications

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CO₂ als Rohstoff: Heidelberg Materials und Linde bauen weltweit erste CCU-Großanlage in einem Zementwerk

Weiterverwertung des abgeschiedenen CO2 aus der Zementproduktion als wertvoller Rohstoff für industrielle Anwendungen

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22 April 202417 April 2024

Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks with LanzaTech and On

Textile Exchange speaks with LanzaTech and On about how their partnership opened the door to scaling an apparel collection made using this technology

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19 April 202416 April 2024

Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing

The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims

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18 April 202415 April 2024

Bia Energy Operating Company Announces Significant Developments for Low Carbon Methanol Project at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Northwest Louisiana

The facility is designed to be able to reduce carbon emissions by over 92% compared to traditional methanol production by capturing CO2 and utilizing hydrogen as both fuel and feedstock

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17 April 202416 April 2024

A Gates-Backed Startup Is Making Fuel From Water and Carbon Dioxide

Infinium counts Bill Gates as an investor and has fuel buyers that include Amazon and American Airlines. Now, the company is trying to scale up

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11 April 202411 April 2024

10 reasons to attend the “CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024”

Cologne, Germany, 17 – 18 April 2024, and online

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10 April 202417 December 2024

How to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical and material sector

RCI members identified several concrete instruments and measures to improve the economic framework conditions for the European chemicals and materials industry

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4 April 202428 March 2024

Research lights up process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel 

Researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels

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3 April 20243 April 2024

Avantium: Well Capitalised and Continued Good Progress in the Execution of its Strategy

Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, today reports its unaudited 2023 full year results

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2 April 202425 March 2024

Celanese Achieves ISCC CFC Certification for Low Carbon CCU Methanol

Newly Certified Methanol Demonstrates a Greater than 70% Reduction in Carbon Footprint

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28 March 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2024

About the 4th Co-Implementation meeting on Transition Pathway and a meetign with DG Grow, DG Clima and DG Envi, the new membership of RCI, an upcoming webinar, discounts for the Renewable Materials Conference and nova commercial reports, and the newest RCI members

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MOL, Idemitsu, HIF Team up to Develop e-fuel/e-methanol Supply Chain, Including Marine Transport of CO2

Through this initiative, MOL, Idemitsu, and HIF intend to lead the decarbonization of the energy and transportation industries, and collaborate to develop potential business opportunities

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LG Chem Unveils CO2-Based Plastic at the World’s Largest Beauty Expo

LG Chem is set to unveil cosmetic containers made from ‘Poly Ethylene Carbonate (PEC),’ a next-generation eco-friendly material produced from carbon dioxide, in collaboration with its eco-friendly partner, COSMAX

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26 March 20243 April 2024

nova-Experts introduced: Nicolas Hark

Economy and Policy

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Carbon Dioxide and the Green Gases Agenda

What has become particularly interesting today, and the focus of this article, are ‘green’ applications for the product

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22 March 202418 March 2024

Direct air capture company CarbonCapture Inc. closes $80 million Series A financing

Funds will be used to further technology development and to field early installations of CarbonCapture's modular DAC systems

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21 March 202415 March 2024

Avantium: Finanzierung des neuen FDCA-Werkes gesichert

80 Prozent des Erlöses aus der Kapitalerhöhung werden für die Fertigstellung und Inbetriebnahme der FDCA-Anlage und der dort genutzten YXY-Technologie an Dritte verwendet, verbleibende Mittel fließen u.a. in die Gewinnung von Glycolsäure und anderer Rohstoffe aus CO2

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20 March 202414 March 2024

Berlin kicks off €23 billion green industry subsidy scheme

The German government has launched a race for €23 billion in industrial decarbonisation subsidies, an unprecedented flagship policy that will run over 15 years

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18 March 202413 March 2024

On a mission to combat climate change: Direct Air Capture pioneer Greenlyte raises €10.5m in a pre-Series A round

Partech joins investor group amidst double-down from existing investors

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Pioniere bei der Skalierung der e-Fuel Produktion in Chile

INERATEC sucht jetzt strategische Partnerschaften mit lokalen und internationalen Interessengruppen, die am Bau solcher e-Fuel Anlagen und der Abnahme der nachhaltig produzierten Brennstoffe interessiert sind

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Leading the charge in Ramping-up e-Fuel production in Chile

INERATEC now actively seeks strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders interested in the construction of these state-of-the-art e-Fuel plants and the off-take of sustainable fuels produced

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14 March 202413 March 2024

From carbon-negative diamonds to CO₂-based fuels for transport – Smart innovations replace fossil-based products

The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2-Utilisation 2024”

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Von Diamanten und Kraftstoffen, die aus CO₂ entstehen – Intelligente Innovationen ersetzen fossile Produkte

Die CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 gibt die Nominierten für den Innovationspreis „Best CO2-Utilisation 2024“ bekannt

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12 March 20247 March 2024

Commission welcomes political agreement on EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals

A new framework will help the EU to reach climate neutrality by certifying carbon removals and carbon farming to ensure that they are transparent and trusted, preventing greenwashing and creating new business opportunities

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11 March 20246 March 2024

Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind

New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market

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Aktuelle Marktstudie prognostiziert das jährliche Wachstum bio-basierter Polymere zwischen 2023 und 2028 auf 17%. Besonders die Nachfrage aus Asien und den USA treibt das Wachstum, Europa hinkt hinterher

Neuer Bericht zum Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Polymere 2023 bietet einen tiefen und umfassenden Einblick in einen dynamisch wachsenden Markt

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DOE To Invest $30 Million in Carbon Conversion and Highly Efficient CO2 Capture Technologies

Funding Will Support the Nation’s Commitment To Using Carbon Emissions as a Feedstock for Value-Added Products and Developing Lower-Cost, Highly Efficient Technologies for Point Source CO2 Capture

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CO2 aus der Luft filtern bleibt teurer als erhofft

ETH-​Forschende berechnen, dass es im Jahr 2050 zwischen 230 und 540 Dollar kosten könnte, eine Tonne CO2 aus der Luft zu entfernen. Bisher ging man von halb so hohen Kosten aus