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Stellantis signs binding agreement with Element 25 for manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries; sourced in Australia, processed in US

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Sarawak Malaysia remains a favorable location for a second E25 HPMSM facility subject to approval of federal government incentives. The processing circuit proposed for the HPMSM facility is based around taking E25 manganese ores and converting them via a proprietary hydrometallurgical process developed by Element 25.

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Petronas and LanzaTech partner on CO2 to chemicals technology

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LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, and Petronas, the national oil company of Malaysia, will work together to accelerate the development and commercialization of technologies to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals using CO 2 as the carbon source. —Haida Shenny Hazri, CEO of PTVSB.

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LanzaTech closes $55.8M Series C round; PETRONAS on board as investor

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LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, has closed its Series C round with new investment totaling US $55.8 LanzaTech uses a proprietary fermentation process to convert gases (including industrial waste gases and gas derived from any biomass source) into fuels and chemicals.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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When peat swamps are drained for agriculture, the peat begins to decompose, and is an enormous source of carbon emissions. Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e.

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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In CO fermentation, explained LanzaTech Communications Director Freya Burton, CO can serve as the carbon and the energy source whereas CO 2 can serve only as the carbon source. Should the lab and pilot work prove successful and scalable, they will place a demo plant in Malaysia, Burton said. Carbon Dioxide as a Feedstock.

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Gevo contracts with Mustang Engineering for the conversion of Gevos renewable isobutanol to biojet fuel

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The advent of the jet fuel carbon tax on international flights landing in the European Union is motivating the airline industry and fuel suppliers to seek cost-effective, renewable alternatives to petroleum jet fuel. Once completed successfully, the company will initiate jet engine testing with engine manufacturers.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. Biofuels are generally accepted to improve net carbon output, even when local air pollution from the production of biodiesel is taken into account. So do biofuels have a role to play?