Tag: North Carolina

Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy developing tech to use hemp and other plants as biochemical feedstocks

Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy developing tech to use hemp and other plants as biochemical feedstocks

October 8, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy are working together to develop new, scalable technology to convert industrial hemp and other plant-based material into biochemicals that can be used to produce plastics and other everyday items, offering an alternative to chemicals produced from fossil fuels. As part of this collaboration, Honeywell will develop the new […]

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BASF launches xarvio BIOENERGY in the U.S. to help lower CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production

BASF launches xarvio BIOENERGY in the U.S. to help lower CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production

October 6, 2024 |

In North Carolina, BASF reported that it has launched xarvio BIOENERGY, a low carbon intensity crops program that lowers, tracks and documents CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production in the U.S. xarvio BIOENERGY offers the biofuel production supply chain – growers, retail agronomists and biorefineries – a quality assured and complete, end-to-end […]

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BASF launches low carbon intensity crops program for corn destined for ethanol

BASF launches low carbon intensity crops program for corn destined for ethanol

October 3, 2024 |

In North Carolina, BASF has launched xarvio BIOENERGY, an innovative low carbon intensity crops program that lowers, tracks and documents CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production in the U.S. xarvio BIOENERGY offers the biofuel production supply chain – growers, retail agronomists and biorefineries – a quality assured and complete, end-to-end solution. It […]

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Rocket Project at UCLA developing ethanol and LOX liquid rockets

Rocket Project at UCLA developing ethanol and LOX liquid rockets

September 24, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Valworx has partnered with the Rocket Project at UCLA to develop their next generation of liquid-fueled rockets. This year the UCLA team is undertaking an ambitious project to develop a closed-loop throttle system for their bi-propellant liquid rocket. This builds on last year’s effort when the team achieved a significant milestone by […]

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PowerSecure to use 100% HVO in its Durham campus microgrid

PowerSecure to use 100% HVO in its Durham campus microgrid

August 29, 2024 |

In North Carolina, PowerSecure announced that its Durham campus microgrid will begin a 100% Renewable Fuel Initiative starting this month. Under the 100% Renewable Fuel Initiative, the first step for the Durham site microgrid is to begin using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as its renewable fuel in the PowerBlock generator that is part of the […]

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NASCAR Hall of Fame to use compostable paper cups from CTK Bio

NASCAR Hall of Fame to use compostable paper cups from CTK Bio

August 26, 2024 |

In North Carolina,  the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority has tapped CTK Bio for supply of compostable paper cups at the Charlotte Convention Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame. One of the key features of CTK Bio’s paper cups and paper products is that their lining is home compostable. Conventional paper cups typically contain a plastic […]

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Honeywell, Repsol to collaborate on renewable fuel development

Honeywell, Repsol to collaborate on renewable fuel development

August 16, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell and Repsol announced a collaboration to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two companies will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell’s technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids […]

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Honeywell Acquires Air Products’ LNG Business in $1.81 Billion All-Cash Deal

Honeywell Acquires Air Products’ LNG Business in $1.81 Billion All-Cash Deal

July 18, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell has announced its acquisition of Air Products’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business for $1.81 billion in an all-cash transaction.Air Products’ LNG Business has approximately 475 employees with headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania and a 390,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Port Manatee, Florida, where all sizes of coil-wound heat exchangers […]

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Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein planned for NC State

Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein planned for NC State

June 3, 2024 |

In North Carolina, the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein has launched at North Carolina State University with a mandate to become a biomanufacturing hub for environmentally friendly and affordable dietary proteins. The facility will receive $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund over five years. The funding comes from $100 million committed by the organization […]

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Honeywell says hydrocracking technology can produce SAF

Honeywell says hydrocracking technology can produce SAF

April 24, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell announced its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass, helping to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that is 90% less carbon intensive than traditional fossil-based jet fuels. The new technology produces 3-5% more SAF, enables a cost reduction of up to 20% and reduces by-product waste […]

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