In South Korea, LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant in LG Chem’s Daesan Chemical Complex located in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, 80 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The plant is going to be constructed by […]
In South Korea, SK Chemicals is advancing sustainability in the European automotive market by supplying recycled materials to global automotive brands. SK chemicals has entered into an Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Durmont and Paarang at its ECOLAB headquarters, located in South Korea. Durmont, an Austrian automotive carpet manufacturer, produces carpet roll goods for approximately 7 million vehicles […]
In South Korea, GS Caltex has been selected for the “2025 Support Program for Feasibility Studies on International Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects,” led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The program underscores the government’s proactive support for corporate overseas greenhouse gas reduction projects, in place since 2023 as […]
In South Korea, in a recent breakthrough, a research team from the Hanyang University ERICA campus in South Korea, has developed a new type of tunable electrocatalyst using B-doped cobalt phosphide (CoP) nanosheets. Their study was published in the journal Small on March 19, 2025. The researchers used an innovative strategy to create these materials, […]
In South Korea, PANGAIA introduced its most advanced plant-based activewear to date: 365 Seamless Activewear. The collection merges biotechnology and natural innovation in a next-generation material system that combines 100% bio-based EVO® Nylon, by Fulgar from plant and renewable source, with Hyosung’s regen™ BIO Max elastane, a pioneering stretch fibre made with a polymer composed […]
In South Korea, designers Zay Kim, Chaewon Lee, and Jungmin Park have created a biodegradable splint concept for birds injured in urban environments. Dubbed BirdAid, the splints are made from eggshell calcium, agar and potato starch. The calcium provides for bone recovery while the compositions of the other materials are calibrated to biodegrade at a […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonization solutions for vessels, while HD Hyundai plans to expand the use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates. Since 2021, HD Hyundai has received orders for a total […]
In South Korea, SK chemicals is supplying its biobased material ECOTRION to the 2025 Z-Star series golf balls from SRIXON, a global golf brand under Dunlop Sports Korea. ECOTRION is a biobased polyol made entirely from 100% bioderived ingredients. The material is characterized by “excellent” elasticity, resilience, and abrasion resistance, making it suitable for use […]
In South Korea, Utility Global, Inc. will partner with Hanwha Corporation E&C to carry out a Pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering and design) study for the deployment of its proprietary H2Gen® system at wastewater treatment plants in South Korea. Through this collaboration, Utility and Hanwha will assess the technical and economic feasibility of building a hydrogen […]
In South Korea, designers Chaewon Lee, Zay Kim, Jungmin Park have developed biodegradable urban habitats for butterflies. Dubbed EggNest, the 3D printed structures are made from eggshells and soil. Its rough surfaces help butterflies cling to it when it’s windy, and the curves of the design create little homes for butterflies to wait out cold […]
