In the UK, a new ‘edie Explains: Biomethane’ report, produced in partnership with experts at Centrica Business Solutions, helps businesses navigate the key considerations around biomethane generation and use. The report explains what biomethane is, its uses for sustainable development and how it can be utilized in CHP solutions. The report also examines future considerations […]
In the UK, Future Biogas and AstraZeneca announced that the UK’s first unsubsidized biomethane plant dedicated to fuelling the life sciences sector is operational. Located in Gonerby Moor, Lincolnshire, the plant will provide clean heat for all of AstraZeneca’s R&D and manufacturing in the UK, supporting sustainable production of medicines. The plant, which will operate […]
In the UK, tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the University of California, Berkeley, developed a practical way to make hydrocarbons – molecules made of carbon and hydrogen […]
In the UK, bottled water brand Win Win Water has introduced plant-based, polylactic acid packaging supplied by TotalEnergies Corbion. Launched on February 18, the bioplastic bottles are produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane as feedstock. The bottles can be reused several times and also breakdown in commercial composting facilities. “Win Win water is revolutionizing sustainable hydration […]
In the United Kingdom, bioplastics company Biome Technologies PLC announced on February 21 that it will remove itself from the AIM, a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange, due to costs and a need to raise equity. According to Alliance News, Biome shares were down 62% following the announcement. A general meeting of shareholders has […]
In the UK, the overarching aim of the HyLion network is to establish a transnational, European end-to-end supply chain for CO2-reduced hydrogen and e-methanol. The plan is to produce e-methanol in Scotland and supply it for various applications in the UK and Europe – including Germany. The management and IT consultancy MHP provides strategic and […]
In the UK, a new research from the University of Nottingham is leading the way to generate bio-based road paving materials, as an alternative to fossil fuel-based substances. To reduce the environmental footprint of road construction and reach these net zero targets, researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Transportation Engineering Centre (NTEC)—led by Professor Gordon […]
In the UK, Sainsbury’s is set to revolutionize its logistics to transform food waste into fuel for a number of its HGV trucks. From March, the pioneering initiative will see biofuel produced directly from Sainsbury’s food waste power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution center, half the site’s fleet. This will save over 3,000 […]
In the UK, Royal Air Force has trialed the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to support current capabilities. The trial, which was called Project ESTER and took place at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, was conducted by squadrons of the RAF’s Support Force. Five vehicles from 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron used hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as fuel […]
In the UK, Wild Hydrogen has announced plans to establish a demonstrator site at Meadow Mill, Eastington, to advance its pioneering carbon-negative hydrogen and biomethane technology. Founded by a team from Gloucestershire, Wild Hydrogen is committed to helping industries transition away from fossil fuels with scalable, low-emission solutions. The company’s technology enables the production of […]
