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HYBRIT produces hydrogen-reduced sponge iron on pilot scale

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The test production was carried out in HYBRIT’s pilot plant in Luleå and shows that it is possible to reduce iron ore with fossil-free hydrogen, instead of removing the oxygen with coal and coke. This means that we can meet the climate goals in Sweden, Finland and contribute to reducing emissions throughout Europe.

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EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

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emissions increase in 2017 from 2016. The energy sector was able to reduce its emissions due to the decreasing share of coal used to produce electricity and heat in the EU. in 2017 from 2016. Twenty-two Member States have emitted less than their annual greenhouse gas emission targets under the ESD set for 2016.

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New 3-step process for conversion of kraft lignin from black liquor into green diesel

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Pöyry Forest Industry Oy in Finland, noted that: The magnitude of the recovery process is often not fully appreciated. This makes black liquor the fifth most important fuel in the world, next to coal, oil, natural gas, and gasoline. 2016) “Green Diesel from Kraft Lignin in Three Steps” ChemSusChem doi: 10.1002/cssc.201600172.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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Global GHG emissions continue to be dominated by fossil carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, which however show a slowdown trend since 2012, and were stalled for the third year in a row in 2016. CH 4 is mainly generated by agricultural activities, the production of coal and gas, as well as waste treatment and disposal.

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