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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. Since black liquor is derived from wood, it is the most important renewable bio-fuel, particularly in Sweden and Finland. 2016) “Green Diesel from Kraft Lignin in Three Steps” ChemSusChem doi: 10.1002/cssc.201600172.

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Survey finds LNG-fueled ship orders up 26% in six months

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A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. Currently projects underway in Belgium, Sweden, Finland, South Korea, Singapore, Japan and elsewhere have made efforts to offer LNG bunkering and incentives to support LNG-fueled marine technology.

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Study shows renewable diesel from crude tall oil is a high quality drop-in fuel for off-road engines

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A team from the University of Vaasa (Finland) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation has examined how the blends of fossil and renewable diesel produced from crude tall oil (CTO) affect the performance and exhaust emissions of the modern common-rail off-road diesel engine. The engine had been tuned for high NO x and the use of an SCR catalyst.

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

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RCL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finland shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the new class of vessel under the project name “Icon.” Kulovaara said that additional regulatory standards would also need to be developed for the technology. The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International. —Harri Kulovaara.

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NSF leads $400M federal effort to boost advanced wireless research

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Joint solicitation with the Academy of Finland on Wireless Innovation between Finland and the US (WiFiUS). The workshop will be held in October 2016.

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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Neste, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel. In 2013, successful execution of our global GHG strategy enabled us to exceed a 10% reduction in carbon intensity three years ahead of our 2016 goal. In 2014, we achieved a 14.1%

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. g/km—in model year 2016. (As g/km—in model year 2016. Earlier post.) In 2014, any weight increase in new cars will be studied.

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