In Washington D.C., The American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division (ACC) released a set of principles and definitions to promote policies that support responsible growth of commercially available and viable biobased plastic production and bolster solutions that can help U.S. companies reach their sustainability goals more rapidly. “Moving to more recycled and renewable materials for plastic […]
In India, BNN Breaking reported that PTG Energy, an oil trading company in Thailand, has made a strategic investment in the waste-to-energy (WTE) sector. According to the report, the company recently acquired additional shares in Thai Paiboon, a local refuse-derived fuel (RDF) producer and distributor, with an aim to hold a 33.3% stake. Thai Paiboon […]
In Finland, Finnish material innovation company Sulapac said it partnered with French packaging experts Albéa and Verescence to offer beauty brands around the world a sustainable luxury packaging. The first launch of the collaboration is TWIRL, a 50 ml refillable glass jar with a lid made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac material, that has a […]
In Delaware, a report by Global Market Insights stated that the biofuel market is expected to reach $298.9 billion by 2032. “The rising environmental consciousness, the introduction of innovative fuels, and stringent emission regulations will accelerate the business growth. Increasing awareness of the environmental impact of traditional fuels will propel demand for sustainable alternatives,” the […]
In Minnesota, the University of Minnesota said that Cargill has awarded $2.5 million to the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota to support research into two novel oilseed crops—winter camelina and domesticated winter pennycress—that can produce seed-based oil for low-carbon transportation fuels. “Winter camelina and pennycress could be truly transformative for farmers, the […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that Germany’s government has agreed plans to subsidize gas power plants that can switch to hydrogen. The economy ministry said I will provide $17 billion in subsidies as part of efforts to supplement intermittent renewable energy and speed up the transition to low carbon generation, according to the report. The tender […]
In Germany, Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering presented sLH2, a jointly developed refueling technology for subcooled liquid hydrogen. Compared to gaseous hydrogen, subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) allows for higher storage density, greater range, faster refueling, lower costs and superior energy efficiency, the companies said. Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering aim to establish sLH2 as a […]
In the UK, EET Hydrogen announced it has a statement of principles with the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for its flagship HPP1 low-carbon hydrogen plant. The construction of the new facility is expected to begin later this year, Essar said. EET Hydrogen and the UK Government will now enter final […]
In Arizona, Nikola Corporation announced the opening of its first HYLA hydrogen refueling station in Southern California. Featuring an advanced modular fueler, the station at 2445 East Guasti Road in Ontario, California, will be capable of fueling up to 40 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks daily. This station is part of a […]
In New York, Plug Power said it has re-started operation of its hydrogen plant in Charleston, Tennessee, adding about ten tons per day (TPD) of liquid hydrogen supply back onto the U.S. market. Plug also implemented design improvements to enhance overall plant efficiency. Plug’s cryogenic trailer fleet will deliver liquid hydrogen from the Tennessee plant […]
