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EXCLUSIVE: Could biogas solve the UK’s CO2 supply issues?

Creating a network of CO2 supply sources from biogas plants could be the answer to preventing future shortages, according to UK-based BioCarbonics. Established in June 2018, BioCarbonics works with AD operators/biogas producers to help them recover and monetise their waste CO2, providing a dedicated channel to market for biogenic ‘green’ CO2 from renewable energy sources. Earlier this

Simple method for converting carbon dioxide into useful compounds

Researchers in Japan have found an energy-efficient way to convert the chief greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful chemicals. Using the method, CO2 is transformed into structures called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), suggesting a new and simpler route to dispose of the greenhouse gas to help tackle global warming. The research was carried out by scientists

The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid)

Ready-to-use fossil-free sustainable material solutions with a low carbon footprint are in fast-growing demand. Innovative brand owners are keeping an eye out for such solutions, in particular those that will soon reach the mainstream. Visuals and PDF file in English and German available at: www.nova-institute.eu/press/?id=291 For the second time, nova-Institute presents numerous market highlights from

Baubeginn für weltweit erste integrierte kommerzielle Anlage zur Herstellung von eFuels

Der Sportwagenhersteller Porsche und Siemens Energy errichten in Punta Arenas in Chile gemeinsam mit einer Reihe von internationalen Unternehmen eine Industrieanlage zur Herstellung nahezu CO2-neutralen Kraftstoffs (eFuel). Für dieses zukunftsweisende Projekt wurde heute im Beisein des chilenischen Energieministers Juan Carlos Jobet der erste Spatenstich gesetzt. Nördlich von Punta Arenas im chilenischen Patagonien entsteht zunächst eine

Construction begins on world’s first integrated commercial plant for producing eFuels

Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Siemens Energy have joined forces with a number of international companies to build an industrial plant for the production of an almost carbon-neutral fuel (eFuel) in Punta Arenas, Chile. The ground-breaking ceremony for this pioneering project took place today (10 September) in the presence of Chile’s Energy Minister Juan Carlos

Shell to build one of Europe’s biggest biofuels facilities

Once built, the facility will be among the biggest in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste. A facility of this size could produce enough renewable diesel to avoid 2,800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions a year, the equivalent of taking more than 1 million European cars* off the

How Polymer Coatings Could Help Accelerate CO2 Conversion

Quick and efficient conversion of atmospheric CO2 into chemical feedstock is one of the most promising approaches to mitigate anthropogenic CO2 emissions, a primary driver of climate change. Recently, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan created a polymer coating that, when applied to a standard metal catalyst, dramatically accelerates the electrochemical CO2 conversion. Mainly due to

Carbon removals must not become an expensive greenwashing tool

Back in June, fifteen Members of the European Parliament sent an open letter to Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioners Simson, Breton and Sinkevičius calling for financial and policy incentives to promote carbon dioxide removals (CDR) to help the EU reach climate neutrality. We agree that carbon removals and research into this field will likely be necessary for Europe

Orca: Weltgrößte Anlage zur direkten CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre in Betrieb

In Island ist die weltgrößte Anlage zur klimaneutralen CO2-Abscheidung und -Speicherung direkt aus der Luft (DACCS) in Betrieb gegangen und soll ab sofort jährlich 4000 Tonnen CO2 aus der Atmosphäre entfernen. Das Kraftwerk namens Orca stammt von der Schweizer Firma Climeworks und wird vollständig mit erneuerbarem Strom betrieben. Das aufgefangene Kohlenstoffdioxid wird mit Wasser vermischt in

Climeworks begins operations of Orca, the world’s largest direct air capture and CO₂ storage plant

Unprecedented extreme weather events have dominated the news headlines since early this year. The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change cautions that the world will see more of this in years to come. The report further confirms that it is crucial to reduce our emissions drastically and remove unavoidable and historic carbon dioxide emissions from the

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