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ETF points to “great potential, uncertainty” with hydrogen, EVs, says IC engines must continue to function

ETF points to “great potential, uncertainty” with hydrogen, EVs, says IC engines must continue to function

December 3, 2023 |

In Washington, the Engine Technology Forum stated in a post that “The possibility for a new energy economy built on renewable electric power and new fuels like hydrogen holds equally great potential and uncertainty of success. There is an increasing, and shared, recognition that such a shift to a new energy economy will be uneven […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels

December 3, 2023 |

DG Fuels is an emerging leader in renewable hydrogen and biogenic based, synthetic low emissions aviation and diesel fuel, and this deck looks at their second-generation cellulosic biofuel and their market expansion plans, whose hydrogen content is derived from water electrolysis and uses a Fischer Tropsch based process with 96% carbon feedstock conversion efficiency and […]

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Low-carbon hydrogen needs policy support to reach bold growth goals, study finds

Low-carbon hydrogen needs policy support to reach bold growth goals, study finds

November 29, 2023 |

In California. a study by Cleantech Group finds that a favorable policy environment and $80 – $300B of investment will be required to build the global low-carbon hydrogen economy by 2030. Demand increases are estimated to reach 150 Mt by 2030 and 520 Mt in 2050. The Cleantech group report found that low-carbon hydrogen costs […]

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Aemetis gets Environmental OK for 24-mile biogas pipeline extension at Keyes complex

Aemetis gets Environmental OK for 24-mile biogas pipeline extension at Keyes complex

November 29, 2023 |

In California, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, upon a 4 to 0 vote, approved the California Environmental Quality Act analysis for Aemetis Biogas LLC to extend its biogas pipeline by an additional 24 miles using the public right of way. The pipeline transports biogas from dairy digesters to a centralized renewable natural gas upgrading […]

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Neste, ENOC Group partner to drive SAF adoption in Middle East, North Africa

Neste, ENOC Group partner to drive SAF adoption in Middle East, North Africa

November 29, 2023 |

In Finland, Neste and ENOC Group inked a collaboration to explore the possibilities of supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the coming years. Both partners are committed to supporting the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation in the region and […]

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SAF market to reach $16.8B by 2020, projects study

SAF market to reach $16.8B by 2020, projects study

November 29, 2023 |

In Illinois, the global Sustainable Aviation Fuel market size is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2023 to USD 16.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 47.7% from 2023 to 2030 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by key factors. The growing […]

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Emirates completes first Airbus 380 100% SAF flight

Emirates completes first Airbus 380 100% SAF flight

November 29, 2023 |

In the UAE Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, has become the first airline to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight with one of the aircraft’s four engines powered with Neste’s 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The A380 demonstration flight took off on 22 November from Dubai International Airport and is the result of […]

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Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

November 29, 2023 |

In New York, Virgin Airlines completed the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight by a commercial airline across the Atlantic, flown on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The SAF used on Flight100 is a unique dual blend; 88% HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) supplied by Air bp and 12% SAK (Synthetic […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to converting MSW into SAF without wasting a drop of water

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to converting MSW into SAF without wasting a drop of water

November 26, 2023 |

Wastewater/water island costs are up to 2-8% of the overall CapEx of bioeconomy projects. Plus, Long design studies are necessary to optimize the total cost of both investment and operations. New strategies from Aquatech are addressing these challenges. Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Systems development and integration

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Systems development and integration

November 16, 2023 |

The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office’s  Systems Development & Integration Program is overseen by Jesse Adams, who gave this overview of the US program, projects underway, targets, milestones ahead and more, at the Hydrogen Program 2023 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting.

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