Carbon dioxide

Crowley Accepts Delivery of eWolf, the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the U.S.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CO2, EPA, Carbon dioxide, CARB, Safety, ABB, NOx, Particulates, Shipbuilding

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization.
  • The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley's engineering services team, will operate with zero emissions while providing the complete performance capabilities of a traditional tug.
  • The eWolf represents a historic innovation through a collaboration among Crowley, federal, state and local government partners.
  • "We are thrilled to reach this important achievement for our company and the U.S. maritime industry through the collaboration with our partners."

Acelen Renewables Selects Honeywell for SAF and Renewable Diesel Fuel Production

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Diamond, CO2, Fuel oil, TotalEnergies, Air travel, Oil, Carbon dioxide, SAF, Ethanol, European Council, Plant, BP, GHG, Growth, Renewable energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced that Acelen Renewables has selected its Ecofining™ technology to help support the efficient production of a targeted 20,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The fuels will be processed at Acelen's facility in Bahia, Brazil, from a blend of inedible seed and waste oils. With this agreement, Acelen Renewables becomes the 50th site to license Honeywell's renewable fuels technology.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced that Acelen Renewables has selected its Ecofining™ technology to help support the efficient production of a targeted 20,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
  • With this agreement, Acelen Renewables becomes the 50th site to license Honeywell's renewable fuels technology.
  • Honeywell's Ecofining process, which was developed in collaboration with Eni SpA, offers a capital- and cost-effective solution for processing waste fats, oils and greases into renewable diesel and SAF.
  • Acelen Renewables joins a roster of companies around the world currently licensing Honeywell's renewable fuels technology, including BP, CVR Energy, Diamond Green Diesel, Eni, Repsol, Total Energies, and World Energy.

Utilization of Captured CO2 to Reach 800 Mt by 2044, Finds IDTechEx

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Carbon, CO2, Role, Aviation, Growth, Players, Electrochemistry, CCUS, Photosynthesis, Fermentation, Climate change, Parity, DAC, Polymer, Protein, Transport, Carbon dioxide

BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilization of waste CO2 will reach 800 Mt to create over 3,000 Mt of useful products.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilization of waste CO2 will reach 800 Mt to create over 3,000 Mt of useful products.
  • Carbon dioxide utilization products provide climate benefits by displacing fossil-fuel-based incumbents; some are net-zero or even net-negative.
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in crop greenhouse enrichment is another mature application set to grow once CO2 pipeline transport infrastructure expands.
  • IDTechEx finds that after a slow but steady progress during this decade, the CO2U market will likely grow rapidly from the 2030s onwards to reach 800 Mt by 2044.

Utilization of Captured CO2 to Reach 800 Mt by 2044, Finds IDTechEx

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilization of waste CO2 will reach 800 Mt to create over 3,000 Mt of useful products.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilization of waste CO2 will reach 800 Mt to create over 3,000 Mt of useful products.
  • Carbon dioxide utilization products provide climate benefits by displacing fossil-fuel-based incumbents; some are net-zero or even net-negative.
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in crop greenhouse enrichment is another mature application set to grow once CO2 pipeline transport infrastructure expands.
  • IDTechEx finds that after a slow but steady progress during this decade, the CO2U market will likely grow rapidly from the 2030s onwards to reach 800 Mt by 2044.

Seal River Watershed Alliance, Government of Canada, and Manitoba Government sign a historic agreement to protect one of the largest ecologically intact watersheds in the world

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
  • "The Seal River Watershed Alliance is proud to reach this major milestone in the journey to establish an Indigenous protected area.
  • "Today marks a historic agreement to protect one of the largest and most ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
  • We are grateful to the members of the Seal River Watershed Alliance for their leadership in protecting this global treasure.

DHL Supply Chain Reaches 50-Truck Milestone with Orange EV and Doubles Down with Plans for 100 E-Yard Trucks and Diesel Phase-Out by 2025

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Transport, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, CO2, Multimedia, DHL, Partnership, Element, DHL Supply Chain, Environment, Carbon dioxide, Diageo, Supply chain, Safety, Engineering, Lead, Atmosphere, Renewable energy

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    DHL Supply Chain became Orange EV’s first customer in October 2015 and their first re-order came a year later.
  • “We deeply appreciate our partnership with DHL Supply Chain, now spanning eight years and 50 trucks.
  • When DHL Supply Chain leaned in to purchase Orange EV’s very first electric yard truck, they single-handedly advanced the heavy-duty EV industry,” said Wayne Mathisen, CEO and co-founder of Orange EV.
  • DHL Supply Chain plans to double their current electric yard truck fleet, ultimately deploying 100 Orange EV emission-free trucks.

Civitas Resources Appoints Brad Whitmarsh to Lead Investor Relations Program

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Permian, CO2, CIVI, Texas A&M University, Business administration, Noble Energy, Carbon dioxide

Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) (“Civitas” or the “Company”) today announced that Brad Whitmarsh has joined Civitas as Vice President, Investor Relations.

Key Points: 
  • Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) (“Civitas” or the “Company”) today announced that Brad Whitmarsh has joined Civitas as Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • Mr. Whitmarsh joins Civitas with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry.
  • Prior to Civitas, Mr. Whitmarsh most recently served as Vice President, Investor Relations for Denbury Inc., a U.S. focused producer utilizing carbon dioxide (CO2) via enhanced oil recovery to produce carbon-negative oil.
  • Prior to Denbury Inc., Mr. Whitmarsh was with Noble Energy Inc., as its Vice President of Investor Relations.

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Unveil Useful Strategies for Sustainable Gas Storage and Separation with Clathrate Hydrates

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
CO2, Kinetics, Natural gas, Research, Professor, Temperature, Power, Permafrost, Gas, Accounts of Chemical Research, Hydrogen, Carbon dioxide, Carbon, Climate change, Hydrate, Water, Transport, Clathrate compound

In a new study led by Professor Youngjune Park from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in Korea, a team of researchers has comprehensively reviewed recent research findings, including their own, that address these myriad challenges associated with clathrate hydrates.

Key Points: 
  • In a new study led by Professor Youngjune Park from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in Korea, a team of researchers has comprehensively reviewed recent research findings, including their own, that address these myriad challenges associated with clathrate hydrates.
  • According to Prof. Park: "By exploring the untapped potential of clathrate hydrates, we have effectively mitigated these limitations and provided efficient hydrogen (H2) storage solutions through the introduction of hydrogen-natural gas blends into clathrate hydrates."
  • "This research has significant long-term potential for the gas storage and separation industry, particularly in achieving carbon neutrality.
  • Title of original paper: Advances in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Gas Separation and Storage: Focus on Clathrate Hydrates

Black Bay Energy Capital Acquires Process Technologies & Catalyst Business from Merichem Company

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Black Bay Energy Capital (“Black Bay”) announced today the acquisition of Merichem Company’s technology business unit, comprised of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products, which will collectively be renamed “Merichem Technologies.” Merichem Company will maintain its caustic services business, which handles spent caustic for beneficial reuse.

Key Points: 
  • Black Bay Energy Capital (“Black Bay”) announced today the acquisition of Merichem Company’s technology business unit, comprised of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products, which will collectively be renamed “Merichem Technologies.” Merichem Company will maintain its caustic services business, which handles spent caustic for beneficial reuse.
  • Merichem Technologies represents a new sulfur-treating platform for Black Bay, which will be led by Cyndie Fredrick, previously SVP & General Manager of Merichem Company, and joined by the existing management team.
  • Founded in 1945, Merichem Company is a global leader in full-service sulfur removal, caustic treating and spent caustic treatment technologies.
  • Merichem Company CEO Kendra Lee will join the Merichem Technologies board in concert with the acquisition.

Coast redwood trees are enduring, adaptable marvels in a warming world

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast.

Key Points: 
  • Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast.
  • Redwoods, like all trees, are engineered marvels.
  • They even have two kinds of leaves that help the trees adapt to both wet and dry conditions.
  • Researchers and horticulturists at the botanical gardens are thinking about trees, and how to integrate them into larger landscapes, in new ways.

Redwood communities

  • A structure or building typically is a sort of island unto itself, separate from its neighbors; in contrast, the coast redwood is an ecosystem with enormously broad consequences for other life forms.
  • Some of these life forms rely on the tree; others on occupants in and around the tree.
  • The coast redwood hosts so many different ecological interactions that it’s faintly ridiculous.
  • Nestled into extensive mats of ferns that grow high up in redwood canopies, researchers find aquatic crustaceans called copepods that normally would live in larger bodies of water.

Enduring but not static

  • Even species as enduring as coast redwoods are affected by climate change.
  • New fire dangers put them at risk, and more frequent floods erode the big trees’ footing.
  • Since these trees are so networked and interconnected, the sum is greater than its parts and isn’t easy to quantify.

New territory

  • I’ve resisted giving names to this duo, although many giant redwoods have monikers like Adventure, Brutus, Nugget, Paradox and Atlas – most named by the scientists who first quantified their extreme heights.
  • The redwoods outside my window are perhaps 100 feet tall – puny by comparison to their northern brethren.


Daniel Lewis does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.