Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI


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Umweltfreundlicher Wasserstoff aus Kreislaufwirtschaft: Green Hydrogen Technology und Westfalen-Gruppe starten Kooperation

Die Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH (GHT) aus Augsburg und die Westfalen-Gruppe aus Münster gehen eine strategische Partnerschaft für Wasserstoff aus Reststoffen ein


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New Catalytic Method Converts CO2 Into Valuable β-Alkynyl Acids

Innovative dual catalysis approach enables efficient carboxylation, highlighting potential for sustainable chemistry


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Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits

Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future


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Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende

In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert


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Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC)

The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications


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SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras collaborate to revolutionize carbon capture technology

Researcher Prof. Sangwai is establishing a pilot plant demonstrator to facilitate improved carbon capture from coal fired power plant stacks


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Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production

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


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Wenn Sonnenlicht Kohlenwasserstoffe erzeugt

Forscher aus Cambridge und Berkeley haben eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich Kohlenwasserstoffe allein durch Sonnenlicht herstellen lassen. Mithilfe spezieller Katalysatoren und Perowskit-Solarzellen verwandelt das System CO2 in nützliche Chemikalien. Dies könnte die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen deutlich verringern


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Syensqo and Ardent announce strategic partnership to accelerate carbon capture innovation

The partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies


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HyLion network: e-methanol for CO2-reduced supply chains

Projects and AI applications along the e-methanol supply chain


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Assessment of social and cultural factors in CCU-technology uptake in urban communities and developing countries

The EU-funded research project WaterProof is developing an electrochemistry based CO₂-conversion technology transforming CO₂ from waste incineration and wastewater treatment facilities into formic acid


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Avantium R&D Solutions to provide adsorption testing units to Climeworks for the capture of carbon dioxide from air

This strategic step aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of DAC technology, a critical component in the fight against climate change 


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Arkema and OOYOO LTD. partner to develop gas separation membranes for carbon capture

Arkema will leverage its expertise and its leading innovation in high performance polymers, while OOYOO will develop membrane design – with a specific focus on CO2 separation membranes used for their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions


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KelpEat introduces Solein®-powered protein snacks

KelpEat developed the product crafted with EU–farmed seaweed and Solein® - the microbial protein produced out of thin air


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SLB Capturi powers up its first modular carbon capture plant

Plant will capture up to 100,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Netherlands-based sustainable energy supplier Twence


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DUS Airport & Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Partner to Build World’s First integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility

DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility


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Düsseldorfer Flughafen plant Anlage für nachhaltigen Flugkraftstoff

Zusammen mit Greenlyte Carbon Technologies soll die weltweit erste voll integrierte Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (DAC-to-SAF) errichtet werden


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Norwegische Reederei rüstet Frachter mit Abgasreinigungssystem aus

Die Seeschifffahrt soll dekarbonisiert werden, fordert unter anderem die Europäische Union. Die norwegische Reederei Solvang zeigt, wie das gehen kann


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World-first full-scale onboard carbon capture

The world’s first ship with a full-scale carbon capture facility is ready for pilot testing. The hope is that this technology becomes a milestone for the world’s trading fleet on route to zero emissions


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