In Germany, specialty chemicals company Evonik has announced a new innovation strategy with renewable chemicals as one of three pillars driving an additional €1.5 billion company sales by 2032. The company pointed to its startup of a biosurfactants plant in Slovakia earlier this year as an example of such activities. The other two pillars are […]
In Germany, DHL and Formula 1® are adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Starting in March of this year, with cargo movements to the Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 has been working with DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per flight compared to conventional aviation fuel by […]
In the UK, Riviera reported that German LNG terminal operator Deutsche ReGas has completed the front-end engineering and design phase for its planned hydrogen hub in Lubmin. The project, known as H2-Hub Lubmin, started in September 2023. Deutsche ReGas has signed an agreement in principle with Norwegian company Höegh LNG to realize a floating hydrogen […]
In Germany, a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation, reveals that only four of the 17 major automakers selling vehicles in Europe and North America have committed to using fossil-free steel by 2030. Fossil-free steel, produced using technologies like green hydrogen, can reduce steel-related emissions by up to 95% with minimal cost […]
In Germany, Handelsblatt reports Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck is advocating for a relaxation of the EU’s stringent climate protection rules concerning green hydrogen production. During a visit to Evonik’s chemical plant in Essen on Monday, Habeck argued that the current EU framework, which requires hydrogen to be produced exclusively from additional renewable energy sources, […]
In Germany, Abolis Biotechnologies has closed a €35 million ($38.9 million) financing round to scale its biomanufacturing operations, accelerate business development efforts, develop its own line of products, and expand the activities of Microbiome Studio, its business unit dedicated to deciphering and engineering microbial ecosystems. Participants in the funding round include Evonik Venture Capital; BOLD, […]
In Germany, chemicals giant Covestro and Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto have partnered to develop more sustainable materials for vehicles, with a focus on circularity and “future-oriented applications with engineering plastics.” Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, Covestro and Li Auto will establish a joint innovation platform to drive the development and […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential future use. The report noted that the BMF100 […]
In Germany, Oldendorff Carriers announced a new partnership with the University of Strathclyde to establish a Glasgow-based research centre focused on developing innovative technologies for decarbonising the shipping industry. Oldendorff Carriers’ Director of Research & Development Dr. Torsten Barenthin said, “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in […]
In Germany, Leonhardt & Blumberg locked in an order for four 49,500 dwt Chemical/Product Oil Tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International, with MB Shipbrokers handling the deal. Expanding on a previous two-tanker order from April, the company aims to boost its fleet with eco-friendly vessels. Designed by GSI, these ships come ready for Methanol Dual Fuel […]
