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Celanese sees new TCX ethanol process as key component in future growth; a paradigm shift in ethanol production

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Celanese is one of the world’s largest producers of acetyl products (intermediate chemicals, such as acetic acid, for nearly all major industries); acetyl intermediates account for about 45% of Celanese’s total sales. The production of ethanol from carbonaceous or hydrocarbon feedstocks has been of interest for decades.

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Report Finds Water Stress Rapidly Becoming Key Strategic Risk to Commerce; Impending Water/Energy Collision

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Beverage manufacturers also face direct competition with local communities for affordable drinking water, and bottled water sales are beginning to decline in some developed countries because of environmental concerns. Biotechnology. Chemicals and microorganisms in biotech wastewater present a particular threat to local ecosystems.

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EV Radar: January 2022

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Join the conversation at EV Daily on Facebook. Norway's EV Sales Beats the Cold. In 2021, 65% of all passenger vehicle sales were battery electric an additional 22% were plug-in hybrid. EV sales are expected to surpass ICE vehicle sales by 2025. The El-Sisi: Egypt's First EV. We’ll keep you informed.

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