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Topsoe to build demonstration plant to produce cost-competitive CO2-neutral methanol from biogas and green electricity

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The technology heats the process using green electricity from wind turbines or solar panels instead of natural gas. The demonstration plant will be located at Aarhus University’s research facility in Foulum, Denmark, and receives funding from EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program). By Sebastian T.

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Researchers develop concept for ultra-fast hydrogen sensor; plasmonic metal–polymer hybrid nanomaterial

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Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, with colleagues from Delft Technical University, the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Warsaw, have developed ultra-fast hydrogen sensors that could the future performance targets for use in hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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Danish team electrifies steam-methane reforming for greener approach to hydrogen production

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Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Haldor Topsoe, with colleagues from the Danish Technological Institute and Sintex have developed a “ disruptive approach to a fundamental process ” by integrating an electrically heated catalytic structure directly into a steam-methane–reforming (SMR) reactor for hydrogen production.

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Topsoe puts eSMR demonstration plant into operation for production of sustainable methanol from biogas

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The project is supported by the EUDP Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program and is developed together with Aarhus University. —Thomas Lundgaard, project manager at Aarhus University, Dept. The demonstration plant is located at Aarhus University’s research facility in Foulum, Denmark. Image: Topsoe.

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European power-to-methane company Electrochaea opens California subsidiary

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Electrochaea employs a patented biocatalyst (BioCat) to convert low-cost and stranded electricity and CO 2 into pipeline-grade renewable gas. This gas can be directly injected into the existing natural gas grid or used immediately. Laurens Mets at the University of Chicago.

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

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As one key example, Volkswagen Truck & Bus is working on electric solutions for use in both medium- and heavy-duty distribution transport and city buses. The jointly developed “e-drivetrain” will form the basis of any electric architecture in the future. We chose exactly the right time to bundle our expertise and pool our resources.

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