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Econic Technologies and Monument Chemical announce licensing agreement to develop and grow CO₂ based polyurethanes in USA

Monument Chemical is the first US company to license Econic’s process for manufacturing polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols made from CO2 as a sustainable source of renewable carbon. With Econic’s technology, Monument will upcycle waste carbon dioxide into polyols for high-performance foams, laminates, coatings, and elastomers for use in automotive, furniture, mattress, construction, and industrial applications. Monument will

Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other valuable chemical products. In tests, CO2 was converted into syngas, a key building block for sustainable liquid fuels, and plastic bottles were converted into glycolic acid, which is widely used in the

ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech announce first ethanol samples from commercial flagship carbon capture and utilisation facility in Ghent, Belgium

ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Global Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) announced the successful commencement of production from ArcelorMittal’s commercial flagship carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’) facility in Ghent, Belgium. The €200 million ‘Steelanol’ facility is a first of its kind for the European steel industry, deploying technology developed by leading carbon utilization company LanzaTech. This week saw the

Direct Air Capture and the Circular Carbon Economy

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with the overwhelming consensus among scientists being that human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are the primary cause of the observed increase in global temperatures. As a result, there has been a growing interest in developing new technologies and strategies to

Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO₂ in Washington State

Carbon transformation company Twelve and Washington Governor Jay Inslee today announced plans to scale the production of E-Jet® fuel, Twelve’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, WA. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Washington State exhibit at the 2023 Paris Air

CPGC and BASF accelerate onboard CO₂ capture system development

BASF’s technology contributing to sustainability and cost savings for CO2 capture in maritime exhaust gas application Cooperation to address challenges of energy efficiency improvement and emissions reduction in the maritime sector for a more sustainable shipping industry Shanghai, China – CSSC Power (Group) Co., Ltd. (CPGC) and BASF have formed a solid cooperation to expedite the

A Carbon Capture Utilisation future

A net zero future is impossible without the move away from fossil resources – an undeniable and inescapable fact that has resulted in mass conjecture around achieving the 2050 goal. From recycling to plant-based diets and greener energy, we aren’t short on suggestions. Nonetheless, a complete alternative to fossil fuels is needed, one that results

Microalgae for Carbon Capture

Microalgae, the microscopic photosynthetic organisms found in both marine and freshwater environments, have been gaining attention in recent years for their potential in combating climate change. As the world grapples with the increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, researchers and scientists are exploring innovative solutions to capture and store this greenhouse gas.

Open Letter: Europe Can Count on the Bioenergy Industry for its Net-Zero Goals

More than 300 CEOs and high-level representatives of European industry – manufacturing and utilities companies, technology providers, SMEs, multinationals – are drawing attention to the critical role which bioenergy technologies have in the EU decarbonisation path. The manufacturing of solid biomass equipment and carbon removal solutions must be recognised and included in the Net Zero Industry

OXCCU Raises $22 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Developed by Oxford University scientists, OXCCU converts captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel to cost-effectively decarbonize air transport Led by Clean Energy Ventures, the Series A round is composed of new investors including United Airlines and two global energy companies. “Sustainable aviation fuel is the best tool we have to decarbonize air travel, but

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