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Scientists Have Found A New Chemical Process to Turn “Sewer Gas” Into A Clean-Burning Fuel
Researchers at The Ohio State University have found a way to turn hydrogen sulfide, commonly known as sewer gas, into a hydrogen fuel. Hydrogen sulfide is emitted from manure piles and sewer pipes and is a key byproduct of industrial…
Spiber Raises Funding For US Vegan Spider Silk Facility
Spiber, the Japanese biotech company, announced it raised an enormous amount of $312 million in a funding round led by private equity firm Carlyle, as well as fund managers Baillie Gifford and Fidelity. Spiber’s plans for the funding are to…
European Commission backs Orbital Marine’s Floating Tidal project
Scottish technology developer Orbital Marine Power has received support from the European Commission in the development of its €26.7m ($31.5m) FORWARD 2030 project - aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of floating tidal energy. In addition to tidal power, the site…
Commentary: Net zero is achievable by 2050, says Aggreko
Aggreko, mobile and modular power provider, is one of the few power companies to align itself with the big miners. It has committed to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero across its fleet by 2050. Reference:…
Commentary: Aria Energy, Archaea Energy merger approved
Rice Acquisition Corp (RAC), a special purpose acquisition company focused on the energy transition, announced the approval of the Business Combination with Aria Energy and Archaea Energy, which will create the industry-leading renewable natural gas platform. Reference: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909006051/en/Rice-Acquisition-Corp.-Announces-Stockholder-Approval-of-Business-Combination-with-Aria-Energy-and-Archaea-Energy
Continental Presents Conti GreenConcept at IAA
Continental released its new Conti GreenConcept tyre concept at IAA MOBILITY, an international motoring show based in Germany. The concept presents a new formulation of its tyres, which will be sourced from renewable and recycled materials. The effort highlights Continental’s…