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Largest pilot plant for CO2-neutral production of hydrogen begins operation at voestalpine site in Linz

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As part of the EU-funded H2FUTURE project, partners voestalpine, VERBUND, Siemens, Austrian Power Grid, K1-MET and TNO are researching into the industrial production of green hydrogen as a means of replacing fossil fuels in steel production over the long term. It has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995.

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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries

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The project seeks to address multiple challenges related to the expansion of EVs, including the repurposing of used EV batteries, the expected impact of EV demand and renewable energy on the nation’s utility operators and the integration of EV batteries as a storage solution for the electric grid.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. NASDAQ:TSLA) a run for its money thanks to its 2016 acquisition of battery company Saft. 2 Total SA.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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and CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion up 2.6% Biden has already announced goals to create a GHG-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by no later than 2050. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.), or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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Mantra Venture Group and KC Cottrell Sign LOI for CO2 Electroreduction Reactor; CO2 to Products

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KC Cottrell is currently in the construction phase of a pilot project that captures and purifies 1/2 tonne of CO 2 per day from an industrial power plant. With completion scheduled for December 2009, the company is now looking for an end-use for the concentrated CO 2.

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Audi e-gas plant qualified to participate in balancing market to stabilize grid

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The Audi e-gas plant in the city of Werlte in Lower Saxony ( earlier post ) produces CO 2 neutral-fuel (synthetic methane from water, renewable electricity and CO 2 ); it now also contributes toward stabilizing the public power grid. Both models can be driven climate-neutrally with Audi e‑gas—i.e., Earlier post.).

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Renault-Nissan Alliance installing 90 new charge spots for COP21 summit in Paris

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The installation is being done in partnership with French energy provider EDF, Schneider Electric, Aéroports de Paris, Paris City Council and SNCF, France’s national railway company. In addition, EDF is offsetting the remaining CO2 emissions through carbon credits generated by projects certified by the United Nations.