Category: Fuels

Neste offering co-processed heating kerosene through PVG

Neste offering co-processed heating kerosene through PVG

February 5, 2024 |

In Belgium, Neste is offering a new co-processed odorless heating kerosene as a lower-emission solution for portable liquid fuel heaters. The first order was delivered at the turn of the year to PVG, the European market leader in home climate solutions, having its own liquids production plant in Ghent, Belgium. This new heating liquid for […]

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Viking CCS awards Technip Energies FEED contract for the project

Viking CCS awards Technip Energies FEED contract for the project

February 5, 2024 |

In the UK, Viking CCS, the Humber-based CO2 transportation and storage network led by Harbour Energy [together with partner bp], announced that Technip Energies has been awarded the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the project. The contract includes responsibility for the design of the CO2 transportation system and is another important milestone for the […]

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Bioeutectics lands $2.1M investment round for green solvents

Bioeutectics lands $2.1M investment round for green solvents

February 5, 2024 |

In Belgium, Syensqo Ventures participated in the $2.1 million financing round for Bioeutectics, alongside Fen Ventures, Atento Capital and SOSV (IndieBio). Founded in 2019, Bioeutectics provides natural and high-performance solvents that make industrial products and processes more sustainable. This new investment strengthens the existing partnership between Syensqo Ventures and the Genesis Consortium, supporting startups in the SOSV’s IndieBio startup development program, […]

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ICS proposes zero emission shipping fund to accelerate pace for global net zero 

ICS proposes zero emission shipping fund to accelerate pace for global net zero 

February 3, 2024 |

In the UK, The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a detailed, fit-for-purpose proposal to shipping’s global regulator, the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund (ZESF). The purpose is to accelerate transition by the global commercial shipping fleet to net zero emissions by 2050 and support the maritime GHG […]

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Sonichem launches bio-based materials project for automotive sector

Sonichem launches bio-based materials project for automotive sector

February 3, 2024 |

In the UK, a consortium led by sustainable technology firm Sonichem said it has been granted nearly $765,000 in funding from Innovate UK’s “resource efficiency for materials and manufacturing” (REforMM) program.  The funding will accelerate the development of the proprietary Sonichem ultrasound technology and the production of renewable alternatives to petrochemicals commonly used in the […]

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LR and Green Marine sign strategic partnership to offer solutions for methanol as a marine fuel

LR and Green Marine sign strategic partnership to offer solutions for methanol as a marine fuel

February 3, 2024 |

In the UK, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Green Marine, a Danish consulting service provider that specializes in methanol as marine fuel, have joined forces to offer value-adding solutions to maritime stakeholders that aim to build or retrofit and operate vessels with methanol-as-fuel technology, with a prime focus on training. Green Marine has developed experienced-based training […]

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BASF and Envision Energy ink collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions

BASF and Envision Energy ink collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions

February 3, 2024 |

In Germany, BASF process catalysts announced a new collaboration with Envision Energy. The collaboration aims to further develop the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an advanced process design. The two companies aim to optimize the process of producing e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. This collaboration will see BASF provide its […]

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POET and Summit Carbon Solutions announce carbon capture partnership

POET and Summit Carbon Solutions announce carbon capture partnership

February 3, 2024 |

In Iowa, POET and Summit Carbon Solutions signed a partnership to strategically expand the carbon opportunity across the Midwest by incorporating POET’s 12 facilities in Iowa and five facilities in South Dakota into the Summit project. This addition will facilitate the capture, transportation, and permanent storage of 4.7 million metric tons of CO2 annually from […]

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BioAdvance to open biofuels plant in Portugal

BioAdvance to open biofuels plant in Portugal

February 3, 2024 |

In Portugal, The Portugal News reported that an investment from BioAdvance is about to be opened in Figueira da Foz, which will start with a production of 20,000 tons of biofuels per year. According to the report, the plant will increase its capacity to 200,000 tons per year in two or three years. For this […]

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Enerkem to retire its Edmonton biofuels facility

Enerkem to retire its Edmonton biofuels facility

February 3, 2024 |

In Canada, Enerkem announced that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB) plant in Edmonton. The EAB facility achieved its main objective of completing the commercial scale-up of Enerkem’s technology, the firm said.  “With more than 15,000 hours of operation producing ethanol and methanol (ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certified), the plant facilitated […]

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