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Vulcan to collaborate with DuPont on Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Vulcan Energy Resources will collaborate with DuPont Water Solutions,a leader in water filtration and purification, to test and to scale up Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) solutions for Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process. Earlier post.). Francis Wedin, Managing Director.

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All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

As of 2026, Audi will only launch all-electric models onto the global market, gradually phasing out production of its combustion models by 2033. Audi will make its manufacturing processes even more flexible. The program’s central goal is to make all Audi production sites worldwide net carbon neutral1 by 2025.

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RecycLiCo delivers battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea

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JANUARY 20, 2023

RecycLiCo Battery Materials (formerly American Manganese), has delivered samples of its battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea. RecycLiCo is committed to helping reduce the environmental impact of lithium mining and production. Resources Joey Chung-Yen Jung et al.

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Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Leclanché SA has reduced the cobalt content in NMCA as cathode material from 20% to 5% and manufacture the electrodes using an environmentally friendly water-based process. Water binder-based NMCA cathodes are easier to dispose of and are also recyclable. These are highly toxic and harmful to the environment.

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Water Li-ion Energy Lithium Ion

Nacero to invest $6B in low- and zero-carbon fuels plant in PA; Nacero Blue and Nacero Green

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Texas-based fuel company Nacero ( earlier post ) will build its second low- and zero-carbon fuels plant in Newport Township, Pennsylvania. The new manufacturing facility will produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock made from natural gas and renewable natural gas.

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Albemarle inaugurates new $500M lithium plant in Chile; doubling production and reducing water consumption by 30%/tonne

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JUNE 15, 2022

The new plant includes a US$100-million thermal evaporator that is designed to reduce the amount of fresh water per metric ton used during the process at La Negra considerably. The technology is intended to reduce water consumption by up to 30% per metric ton. In 1998, the company brought a lithium chloride plant in La Negra on stream.

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Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

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MARCH 7, 2021

Haldor Topsoe will invest in a manufacturing facility producing highly efficient solid oxide electrolyzers (SOEC) with a total capacity of 500 megawatt per year with the option to expand to 5 gigawatt per year. The SOEC is a ceramic cell that uses electricity to split water molecules (H 2 O) into hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ).

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Renault Group signs lithium offtake agreement with Vulcan Energy; Zero Carbon Lithium

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Renault Group and Vulcan Energy Resources , a lithium developer targeting carbon-neutral lithium production ( earlier post ), have signed a lithium offtake term sheet. Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium process flow sheet. Vulcan announced a similar agreement with LG Energy Solutions two weeks ago.

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EDF launches subsidiary Hynamics to produce and to market low-carbon hydrogen

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APRIL 9, 2019

France-based global energy generator EDF has launched Hynamics , a new subsidiary for the Group that will be responsible for offering effective low-carbon hydrogen for industry and mobility. In 2018, EDF consolidated its interest in the emerging low-carbon hydrogen market by acquiring a 21.7%

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Schlumberger to integrate Gradient water technology in direct lithium extraction process

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Schlumberger has entered into a partnership with Gradiant , a global water solutions provider, to introduce a key sustainable technology into the production process for battery-grade lithium compounds. Proper natural resource management is essential in mineral production, and nowhere more so than in lithium.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

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MAY 17, 2023

Ionic Mineral Technologies, a developer of advanced silicon anode battery materials, launched its Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers. The Ionic MT proprietary, continuous manufacturing process is among the lowest carbon footprint processes for producing battery materials, the company claims.

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Vulcan Energy produces first battery-quality lithium hydroxide from Zero Carbon Lithium pilot operations

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The LHM was produced from Vulcan’s sorption pilot plant, located at a geothermal renewable energy plant in the Upper Rhine Valley in Germany, with downstream electrolysis processing offsite, as per Vulcan’s planned commercial Zero Carbon Lithium Project. Earlier post.). 2 O and very low impurities.

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UBC thermal methane cracking technology deployed to Alberta in $7M test

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

The technology developed by the UBC researchers—thermal methane cracking (TMC)—can produce up to 200 kilograms of hydrogen a day using natural gas, without using water, while reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. SMR still emits a significant amount of carbon dioxide and uses large quantities of water and energy.

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UK awards £28M for 5 demonstration-phase low-carbon hydrogen production projects

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

As part of a larger £90 million (US$117 million) package of awards to cut carbon emissions in industry and homes, the UK is awarding £28 million (US$36.5 million) to five demonstration phase projects for low-carbon hydrogen production. HyNet – low carbon hydrogen plant. Contract value: £3.12 million (US$4.1 Contract value: £7.48

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RUSAL opens new low-carbon aluminum smelter in Taishet

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

Russia-based RUSAL, a global aluminum producer, opened the first phase of its low-carbon aluminum production plant, Taishet Aluminum Smelter (TaAZ), in Taishet, Siberia. TaAZ is the third low-carbon aluminum smelter to be built by RUSAL, with an overall cost of more than $1.69 Pre-operation verifications and testing have begun.

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Alcoa exploring technology to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining; MVR powered by renewable energy

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MAY 21, 2021

The development project has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process significantly. In 2019, Australian alumina refining accounted for more than 14 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, representing approximately 24% of Australia’s scope 1 manufacturing emissions. million (A$11.3

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Baker Hughes acquires exclusive license from SRI International for mixed salt process technology for carbon capture

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MARCH 30, 2021

The MSP combines readily available potassium and ammonia (NH 3 ) salt solutions to enable reduced reboiler and auxiliary electric loads, emissions, and water usage. The rotating bed technology enhances the carbon capture process resulting in up to 75% smaller footprint and lower capital expenditures.

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Raven SR and Chart Industries to collaborate on hydrogen and carbon capture

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Raven SR, a renewable fuels company, and Chart Industries will collaborate globally on the liquefaction, storage, and transportation of hydrogen as well as pure carbon dioxide produced from Raven SR’s non-combustion Steam/CO 2 Reformation process of converting waste to renewable fuel. —Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR.

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ROSATOM, Metalloinvest and Air Liquide to evaluate joint project in low-carbon hydrogen production for DRI

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JUNE 21, 2021

Electrolysis of water using low-carbon electricity (“yellow” and / or “green” hydrogen) and steam reforming of methane in combination with carbon capture technologies (“blue” hydrogen) are considered as possible means for hydrogen production. Earlier post.).

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Hydrogen Carbon Production Russia

UK to award £54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

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JULY 10, 2022

The UK government is awarding £54 million to 15 projects to develop technologies that remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide can then be permanently stored or used in various products or applications. The biochar is rich in carbon and can be used as a fertilizer. Cambridge Carbon Capture Ltd.,

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Nikkei: GS Yuasa entering EV battery market as early as next year

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GS Yuasa will shift its focus from hybrids to enter the market for electric-vehicle batteries as early as next year, according to a report from the Nikkei. The manufacturer also plans to work with partners on EV batteries. Development of cell design and manufacturing processes that facilitate mass production.

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USNC, Hyundai Engineering, SK E&C to partner on nuclear hydrogen production; MMR and SOEC

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APRIL 21, 2023

Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), a US-based vertical integrator of nuclear technologies and services, Hyundai Engineering and SK E&C are teaming up to conduct research and development for carbon-free hydrogen production. It is also participating in a government-led green hydrogen production demonstration project.

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Nacero selects Topsoe’s TIGAS technology for gas-to-gasoline unit; reducing lifecycle carbon footprint up to 50%

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2021

The Penwell facility will be the first gasoline manufacturer in the world to incorporate carbon capture and sequestration. Nacero’s Penwell facility will create a market for natural gas that is currently vented or flared and is expected to double the US market for captured bio-methane.

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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MAY 10, 2023

This project will complete key engineering design and demonstration tests to enable cost-competitive, carbon-neutral production of synthetic jet fuel and diesel using nuclear energy from existing light water reactors. 3M Company will develop an isotope recovery process to enable commercial deployment of molten salt reactors.

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Hydrogen Molten Salt Clean Cleaning

Rio Tinto develops new steel powder for 3-D printing

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MAY 11, 2021

The water-atomized steel powder delivers mechanical properties superior to conventional metal manufacturing techniques, paving the way for advances in the use of 3-D printing technology for metal parts. RTFT is developing a range of additional powder grades with advanced properties for 3-D printing to meet customer needs.

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Gevo and HCS Group to produce renewable low-carbon chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel in Europe

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MARCH 1, 2021

and HCS Group GmbH, a long-time customer of Gevo, have signed a project memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop and to build a renewable hydrocarbon facility at HCS Group’s site located in Speyer, Germany, which would utilize Gevo’s low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology: Alcohol-to-Jet Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene.

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Nutrien to build world’s largest clean ammonia production facility; LOI with Mitsubishi for up to 40% offtake for fuel

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MAY 23, 2022

Building on the company’s expertise in low-carbon ammonia production, clean ammonia will be manufactured using innovative technology to achieve at least a 90% reduction in CO 2 emissions. Geismar makes two grades of ammonia—conventional “gray ammonia” and low-carbon blue ammonia. Canada-based Nutrien Ltd. Source: Nutrien.

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HIF Global begins approval process for its first eFuels manufacturing facility in Australia; third globally

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JULY 17, 2022

E-fuels company HIF (Highly Innovative Fuels) Global has begun the development of Australia’s first large-scale, carbon-neutral eFuels production facility in Tasmania. Our global plan is to produce over 8 billion liters a year of carbon-neutral eFuels—enough to decarbonize 5 million vehicles. Earlier post.).

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NiZn batterymaker ZAF Energy Systems receives strategic investment from Wirtz Manufacturing

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wirtz Manufacturing, a global provider of equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, has made a strategic investment in ZAF Energy Systems, a manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries. ZAF’s electrolyte is composed mostly of water, potassium hydroxide, and zinc stabilization additives.

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SLB introduces low-carbon alternative for well construction cement that eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO2

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MARCH 7, 2023

Cement provides structural support; functions as a barrier that helps prevent corrosion of the steel casing; and blocks oil, gas, or water from traveling through the annulus (the space between the wellbore and the casing). This barrier also protects fresh water aquifers and helps prevent the inflow of undesirable hydrocarbons.

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IBC demonstrates highly selective high-yield direct lithium extraction from Salar de Maricunga brine

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MARCH 26, 2023

The Pilot Plant has undergone validation testing and begun Phase One operation, the results from which demonstrate highly selective, high-yield direct lithium extraction from brine and high water efficiency. Operation at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure with a minimal carbon footprint. Complete recycling of process water.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Natural Fiber Welding; plant-based leathers, yarns and foams

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JULY 18, 2021

Research suggests that animal leather requires the emission of between 2-12 kg carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of animal leather produced and can vary greatly depending on where animals are raised, how tanning is achieved, etc. In addition to having an extremely low carbon footprint, MIRUM requires no water during manufacturing and dyeing.

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AirCapture, OCOchem and partners win $2.93M DOE grant for direct air capture of CO2 and conversion to formic acid

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APRIL 26, 2022

Carbon dioxide capture company AirCapture and carbon dioxide conversion company OCOchem, along with other partners, have won a $2.93-million AirCapture develops on-site, modular technology that captures CO 2 from the air using waste heat from manufacturing plants, enabling customer operations to go carbon neutral and even negative.

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Air Liquide takes 18.6% stake in Hydrogenics; “strategic investment” in carbon-free hydrogen

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JANUARY 25, 2019

million, reaffirms its long-term commitment to the hydrogen energy markets and its ambition to be a major player in the supply of carbon-free hydrogen, particularly for industry and mobility markets. Water electrolysis is one of the key technologies to accelerate the emergence of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier.

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Siemens Energy to supply 1.8GW of electrolyzers to HIF Global for Texas eFuels facility

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MARCH 10, 2023

GW of Silyzer 300 polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers that will use renewable energy to separate hydrogen from water, resulting in approximately 300,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year. HIF and Siemens Energy are engaged in front end engineering and design for 1.8

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DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office to award $8.5M to 7 small business R&D projects

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JULY 26, 2020

Of these projects, the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) will fund seven selections totaling $8.5 million for technology innovations that improve energy efficiency, material productivity, and competitiveness for US manufacturers. manufacturing industry. million in funding. Quantum Ventura Inc.

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SK Group’s CES 2024 exhibit to showcase carbon-cutting technologies

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

SK Group is building a theme park with carbon-cutting technologies for CES 2024. South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate aims to showcase its carbon-cutting technologies with an interactive amusement park called SK Wonderland. A train run by hydrogen energy and only emits water.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of approximately $72 million in federal funding to support the development and advancement of carbon capture technologies under two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Enabling Production of Low Carbon Emissions Steel Through CO 2 Capture from Blast Furnace Gases. Chevron USA.

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IHS Markit: production of carbon-free “green” hydrogen could be cost-competitive by 2030

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JULY 16, 2020

Costs for producing green hydrogen have fallen 50% since 2015 and could be reduced by an additional 30% by 2025 due to the benefits of increased scale and more standardized manufacturing, among other factors. Blue and green hydrogen are extremely complementary. —Shankari Srinivasan. —Shankari Srinivasan.

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Norwegian startup Blastr plans €4B green steel plant in Finland

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JANUARY 5, 2023

The area has excellent conditions for industrial activities: a deep-water harbor and an excellent electricity transmission network. It has an ambitious low-carbon target, supportive and predictable operating conditions for the green industry, fossil-free energy, and a highly qualified workforce. tonnes of CO₂.

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SGL Carbon produces prototypes of fully integrated composite battery enclosures for NIO; battery swapping

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MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. The battery enclosure is extremely lightweight, stable and safe.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery

Twelve and Emerging Fuels Technology sign master license agreement to scale SAF production

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MAY 4, 2023

With aviation representing one of the most difficult-to-address sectors for emissions, Twelve is scaling E-Jet fuel manufacturing capacity to meet rapidly growing demand from customers looking to reach net zero climate goals. Earlier post.) —Nicholas Flanders, Co-Founder and CEO of Twelve

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Topsoe to lead FrontFuel project for SAF from CO2 and renewable electricity; DKK 26.9M grant

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JUNE 28, 2023

Topsoe will lead the FrontFuel project to develop highly efficient Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from CO 2 , water, and renewable electricity. The FrontFuel project will use carbon dioxide and renewable energy to produce a synthetic crude, to demonstrate the value chain of SAF, using Topsoe technology.

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Grant Renewable CO2 Denmark

DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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JULY 21, 2020

The projects will feature collaborations with EERE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office on manufacturing reliable and affordable electrolyzers and with EERE’s Vehicle Technologies Office on developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber for hydrogen storage tanks. TOPIC 1: ELECTROLYZER MANUFACTURING R&D. Project title.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Low Cost Polymer

Vulcan to collaborate with DuPont on Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process

All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

RecycLiCo delivers battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide to battery manufacturers in Japan and South Korea

Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

Nacero to invest $6B in low- and zero-carbon fuels plant in PA; Nacero Blue and Nacero Green

Albemarle inaugurates new $500M lithium plant in Chile; doubling production and reducing water consumption by 30%/tonne

Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

Renault Group signs lithium offtake agreement with Vulcan Energy; Zero Carbon Lithium

EDF launches subsidiary Hynamics to produce and to market low-carbon hydrogen

Schlumberger to integrate Gradient water technology in direct lithium extraction process

Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

Vulcan Energy produces first battery-quality lithium hydroxide from Zero Carbon Lithium pilot operations

UBC thermal methane cracking technology deployed to Alberta in $7M test

UK awards £28M for 5 demonstration-phase low-carbon hydrogen production projects

RUSAL opens new low-carbon aluminum smelter in Taishet

Alcoa exploring technology to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining; MVR powered by renewable energy

Baker Hughes acquires exclusive license from SRI International for mixed salt process technology for carbon capture

Raven SR and Chart Industries to collaborate on hydrogen and carbon capture

ROSATOM, Metalloinvest and Air Liquide to evaluate joint project in low-carbon hydrogen production for DRI

UK to award £54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

Nikkei: GS Yuasa entering EV battery market as early as next year

USNC, Hyundai Engineering, SK E&C to partner on nuclear hydrogen production; MMR and SOEC

Nacero selects Topsoe’s TIGAS technology for gas-to-gasoline unit; reducing lifecycle carbon footprint up to 50%

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

Rio Tinto develops new steel powder for 3-D printing

Gevo and HCS Group to produce renewable low-carbon chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel in Europe

Nutrien to build world’s largest clean ammonia production facility; LOI with Mitsubishi for up to 40% offtake for fuel

HIF Global begins approval process for its first eFuels manufacturing facility in Australia; third globally

NiZn batterymaker ZAF Energy Systems receives strategic investment from Wirtz Manufacturing

SLB introduces low-carbon alternative for well construction cement that eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO2

IBC demonstrates highly selective high-yield direct lithium extraction from Salar de Maricunga brine

BMW i Ventures invests in Natural Fiber Welding; plant-based leathers, yarns and foams

AirCapture, OCOchem and partners win $2.93M DOE grant for direct air capture of CO2 and conversion to formic acid

Air Liquide takes 18.6% stake in Hydrogenics; “strategic investment” in carbon-free hydrogen

Siemens Energy to supply 1.8GW of electrolyzers to HIF Global for Texas eFuels facility

DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office to award $8.5M to 7 small business R&D projects

SK Group’s CES 2024 exhibit to showcase carbon-cutting technologies

DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

IHS Markit: production of carbon-free “green” hydrogen could be cost-competitive by 2030

Norwegian startup Blastr plans €4B green steel plant in Finland

SGL Carbon produces prototypes of fully integrated composite battery enclosures for NIO; battery swapping

Twelve and Emerging Fuels Technology sign master license agreement to scale SAF production

Topsoe to lead FrontFuel project for SAF from CO2 and renewable electricity; DKK 26.9M grant

DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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