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Fulcrum BioEnergy successfully produces first low-carbon synthetic crude oil from landfill waste at its Sierra BioFuels Plant

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Fulcrum BioEnergy, a clean energy company pioneering the creation of renewable, drop-in transportation fuels from landfill waste, successfully produced a low-carbon synthetic crude oil using landfill waste as a feedstock at its Sierra BioFuels Plant, the world’s first commercial-scale landfill waste-to-fuels plant. Source: Fulcrum BioEnergy.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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In a recent statement, a Toyota chairman referenced a new project for the automaker, and while he didn’t share details, he did emphasize how hybrids and internal combustion engines (ICE) “still play a role” in reaching carbon neutrality goals. million BEV units by 2026 What are your thoughts?

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EU GRAMOFON project ends after 42 months with promising results on CO2 capture

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Their use as catalysts in the synthesis of high value-added chemical products such as fuels, alcohols, carbonates and polyurethanes will make it possible to reduce the amount of CO 2 currently generated.

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

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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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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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Governments need to move faster and more decisively on a wide range of policy measures to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfil its potential to help the world reach net zero emissions while supporting energy security, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says in a new report. —Fatih Birol, the IEA Executive Director.

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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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Enerkem, a producer of bio-methanol from mixed waste at commercial scale, and Dimeta, a joint venture between the two of the largest off-grid energy suppliers, are initiating feasibility studies for the development of two large-scale projects that will convert waste into renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether (DME).

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How Shipping Carbon Dioxide Could Boost Carbon Capture

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Early in February, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced that they will build the world’s first ship for transporting carbon dioxide solely from carbon-capture facilities. Carbon capture is picking up steam around the world as heavy industries and power plants try to meet emissions-reductions targets.

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