Why RED III will fail just as three Renewable Energy Directives have already

The EU transport sector had just 6.3% renewables in real terms in 2019, a substantial portion of which was palm oil in various forms.  With a 2010 starting point of around 4%, this 6.3% is a pitiful result, writes Eric Sievers


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HELM U.S. Corporation and Viridis Chemical Announce Global Marketing Partnership

HELM will immediately assume the exclusive responsibility for global sales, marketing and logistics management for both of Viridis Chemical’s products


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Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final Program

Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled.


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nova experts introduced: Achim Raschka (Dipl. biol.)

Head of the Department of Technology and Markets and the biotechnology and green chemistry working group


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From sawdust to ethanol and green chemicals

Sekab will revolutionize the way we look at saw dust and soft wood residue


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EU planning staggered increase in use of green jet fuel

The EU’s upcoming ReFuelEU proposal, aimed at cutting emissions in the aviation sector, will apply a staggered blending mandate for green jet fuel


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“Best CO2 Utilisation 2021″:The three winners of the innovation award are turning CO2 into methanol, cleaners, plastic packaging or surfactants

CO2 has become famous in a sad way. Carbon Recycling International from Iceland, LanzaTech from USA and Covestro from Germany transform it into usable raw materials.


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Why just capturing our carbon isn’t enough

A monumental shift in policy is needed to scale carbon capture, transport and storage technologies across the continent


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Neste wählt Rotterdam als potenziellen Standort für seine nächste globale Raffinerie für erneuerbare Produkte

Das Unternehmen hat nun die Phase der gründlichen Untersuchung bezüglich der beiden möglichen Standorte abgeschlossen


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Neste selects Rotterdam as a location for its possible next world scale renewable products refinery

The company has now concluded a thorough study phase concerning the two possible locations, Porvoo, Finland and Rotterdam in the Netherlands


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French oil giant backs startup recycling CO2 into animal food

Deep Branch raised 8 million euros to build a pilot plant to turn carbon dioxide into feed for livestock


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CO2 good to be true: 3 sustainable uses for carbon dioxide

Typically perceived as the bogeyman of climate change, CO2 is now being reconsidered by scientists as the raw material from which to make fuels and even plastics


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VEGOILS-Palm oil rallies for ninth day to hit 13-yr peak on crude, rivals strength

Palm is set for its longest consecutive daily rising streak in nearly 19 years


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CO2 utilization, a growth sector

Low-carbon technologies require strong regulatory support for adoption


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Bio-based Naphtha and Mass Balance Approach – Status & Outlook, Standards & Certification Schemes

New report on alternative, non-fossil naphtha with the first comprehensive overview of technology, producers, plants and users


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Can Mars be colonised?

Perseverance's’ landing on Mars has been termed a major breakthrough in decades of scientific exploration


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The technology group Wärtsilä has invested a further EUR 1 million in Soletair Power

This latest investment enables Soletair Power to further its global sales efforts and to scale up the manufacturing of its CO2 capture solution for building ventilation


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Uniper Works in Collaboration with Two Partners to Develop Green Methanol as a Maritime Fuel

Joined forces to form an open collaboration — the Green Methanol Cooperation (GMC)


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Using plasma technology to feed the world

Researchers at TU/e have developed a plasma-powered mini-plant that produces cheap fertilizer using only sun, water and air


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Cement Industry Exploring CO2 Pollution Reduction Strategies

The cement industry is turning to carbon-capturing techniques and renewable energy sources to reduce emissions


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