In Germany, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition. The agreement will focus on projects that produce green hydrogen for industrial applications at Shell and its customers, as well as enhancing […]
In Switzerland, Sulzer has partnered with CELLiCON to scale up its groundbreaking manufacturing technology for nano structured cellulose – a highly sustainable, plant-based alternative to conventional polymers. The technology slashes the traditionally high costs and footprint associated with nanocellulose, allowing it to be scaled and used as a building block for a wide variety of […]
In Texas, Technip Energies has purchased Biosuccinium® technology from DSM, adding a technology solution to its growing Sustainable Chemicals portfolio. This technology synergizes with recently developed proprietary bio-polymer technologies and provides a commercially referenced production of bio-based succinic acid (bio-SAc) that serves as feedstock for the production of polybutylene succinate (PBS). PBS itself is fully […]
In Denmark, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to create a Center of Excellence in Decarbonized Energies. The advanced research center will focus on developing low-emission energy solutions that will accelerate the decarbonization of industrial facilities, the company said. The DTU-TotalEnergies Excellence Center of Clean Energy will construct a next-generation […]
In Dubai, Zawya reported that the Dubai Municipality announced that 85% of the emirate’s Waste Management Center (DWMC), a waste-to-energy project, has been completed. The project will contribute to Dubai Municipality’s strategic objective of reducing and completely diverting waste from landfills by 2030. The project, which is located in Dubai’s Al Warsan area, has the main […]
In New Zealand, Stuff reported that Air New Zealand expects to start partially using SAF made from recycled cooking oil and animal waste from next week. Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran said that the first 1.2 million liters of the SAF being imported was the equivalent of about 400 return flights between the local […]
In New York, Reuters reported that certain industries will have to continue relying on the use of biofuels to reduce emissions where electrification is not a feasible option, according to Paula Kovarsky, chief strategy officer at Brazilian biofuels producer Raízen. The executive said that demand for biofuels will also continue to exist in countries that […]
In Austria, oil, gas and chemicals company OMV said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ryanair for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel at Ryanair airports across Austria, Germany, and Romania. OMV said that this agreement gives Ryanair the possibility to purchase up to 160,000 tons of SAF from OMV over the next […]
In Thailand, Energy Absolute, one of the biggest companies in Thailand for renewable energy supply, has signed a license agreement with Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology). The new technology provided by Sulzer Chemtech will enhance the quality of the renewable diesel, or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to meet the regulations on diesel use in cold, wintery […]
In Denmark, Maersk Supply Service is providing its customers with the option to reduce carbon emissions from offshore operations with the introduction of a new product, ECO Offshore, having successfully trialled a blend of low-carbon biofuel with marine gasoil aboard its vessels. ECO Offshore uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a safe, sustainable biofuel that replaces […]
