Environment
IFPEN, Axens and EDF announce signing of MOU to develop "Take Kair" SAF project
IFPEN, Axens and EDF announce that they have signed Memorandum of Understanding to develop "Take Kair", an innovative industrial e-kerosene pilot in Pays de la Loire, which will meet the needs of the new French e-SAF industry.
Sasol and Topsoe to form a future business to accelerate global SAF production
Sasol and Topsoe have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture solidifying their commitment to produce sustainable aviation fuels and contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.
Aviation emissions targets in focus at Paris Airshow
Big deals at this week's Paris Airshow have highlighted a sharp recovery in air travel demand. The sector promises to reduce net emissions to zero by 2050. Green groups say more planes in the sky could hamper those efforts.
U.S. EPA finalizes biofuels blending mandates
The Biden administration has increased the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation's fuel mix over the next three years, but the plan includes lower mandates for corn-based ethanol than it has initially proposed, the administration announced.
Former F1 boss racing to create ‘guilt free’ fuel
Formula One is seen as one of the most gas guzzling of sports but one top engineer and former F1 team boss Paddy Lowe is seeking to change this with the launch of a so-called guilt-free synthetic fuel.
EU may include ammonia plant exception in new renewable energy targets
EU countries hope to pass a deal on new renewable energy targets and are considering options including an exemption for certain ammonia plants, in an attempt to win over countries skeptical of the final law, diplomatic sources said.
KBC launches Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management software
KBC, a Yokogawa Company, announces the launch of a revolutionary emissions management solution, Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management for industrial process plants.
Neste enables Cargolux to become the first airline to use SAF at Luxembourg Airport
Cargolux became the first airline to uplift sustainable aviation fuel at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight.
Poland to take 2035 fossil fuel car ban to top EU court
Poland will appeal against European Union rules to end the sale of fossil fuel cars across the bloc from 2035 to the top EU court within days.
NETL goes deep to develop new biocatalysts for carbon conversion
NETL researchers are growing versatile biocatalysts using microbes from a coalbed methane well to convert industrial carbon dioxide wastes and other single-carbon compounds into useful chemicals to manufacture biofuel, food additives and other high-value products while reducing emissions of greenhouse gas.
- Ducor Petrochemicals, Blue Circle Olefins partner to create a fully circular supply chain for polypropylene 11/18
- World's first: Air Liquide’s innovative technology converts ammonia into hydrogen at industrial scale 11/18
- Borouge to supply advanced polyolefin solutions for next-generation vehicles 11/18
- ASTM International signs MoU with Gulf Cooperation Council Laboratory Company for Technical Services (GCC Lab TSCo.) 11/18
- KBC launches Visual MESA Energy Management System 7.3 11/18
- MHI Compressor secures steam turbine contract at Baton Rouge (U.S.) olefins plant 11/18
