In France, AMOEBA, producer of a biological biocide capable of eliminating bacterial risk in water and human wounds, and a biocontrol product for plant protection, still in the development phase, updated the schedule for its various regulatory files related to the biocidal application in Europe and noted that the company is preparing to carry out […]
In South Dakota, The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for comment on the current scientific understanding of greenhouse gas modeling of land-based crop biofuels. ACE CEO Brian Jennings and ACE Board Director Ron Alverson contributed to the feedback after attending EPA’s workshop on biofuel GHG modeling. The comments […]
In California, in a research paper released by Quantinuum in collaboration with TotalEnergies, a quantum algorithm accurately modeled carbon capture in metal organic frameworks (MOFs). The new techniques break down the complex molecular interactions of carbon dioxide with MOFs for simulation on a quantum computer. The scientists believe these techniques will accelerate progress on developing […]
Hot hydrogen news hit the past few days with grocery store chain Lidl opening the first logistics platform in Europe to use renewable green hydrogen, thanks to its partners Lhyfe and Plug Power. Plus news from the Netherlands that Minister Harbers of Infrastructure and Public Works officially gave the starting signal for the construction of […]
It’s quite a mish-mash in this week’s Top 8 Innovations starting with Frito-Lay’s biobased packaging that will also be quieter than the original packaging making it easier than ever to sneak those snacks in at the movies or for those midnight munchies. Then we’ve got seaweed-based tampons, repurposed coffee ground oils for personal care products, […]
In California, The Mercury News reports that Marathon Petroleum received approval from the Contra Costa County Planning Commission to upgrade its Martinez plant so it can process vegetable oils and animal fats into renewable diesel, propane and other fuels. The refinery produced diesel from crude oil and other fossil fuels for years, and two years […]
In Canada, the Canadian Biogas Association’s new report, “Hitting Canada’s Climate Targets with Biogas & RNG”, finds that biogas and RNG can deliver big GHG reductions: 26.7 Mt by 2030, 40.2 Mt by 2050, and delivering 55% of Canada’s methane pledge. Biogas and RNG are proven climate solutions, with 279 projects across Canada already preventing […]
In Germany, Covestro now offers a renewable toluene diisocyanate (TDI) obtained via mass balancing with biomass waste which provides a significant reduction of the CO2 footprint from cradle to factory gate – with the same high quality as fossil-based products. One important application is flexible foams for upholstered furniture. TDI is an important raw material […]
In Texas, KBR and ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC are working together to bring advancements to propane dehydrogenation (PDH) technology. Under the collaboration, ExxonMobil’s new proprietary catalyst technology will be combined with KBR’s proprietary K-PRO Propane Dehydrogenation technology to convert propane into propylene. The combined tech solution could offer financial savings compared to PDH technologies […]
In Washington, D.C., five trailblazing projects aiming to prevent the devastating impacts of microplastic pollution have won $525,000 as part of Conservation X Lab’s (CXL) Microfiber Innovation Challenge, including Mango Materials which turns methane from waste carbon emissions into biopolyester fibers. The winners beat competition from 19 countries for their solutions to prevent shedding of […]
