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C-Crete Technologies Pours World's First Basalt-Based Concrete, A Zero-Emission Product Free of Portland Cement

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C-Crete Technologies, a pioneer in the development of cement-free concretes devoid of CO2 emissions, announces its deployment of the world's first basalt-based concrete, another significant move forward in the company's development of eco-conscious construction materials.

Key Points: 
  • Basalt is primarily composed of silicon, aluminium and calcium, three of the Earth's most abundant elements.
  • In terms of volume, it is more abundant than the limestone used for manufacturing Portland cement.
  • "This pour was that research and development step that proves an idea works, with validation from a real-world placement."
  • Because cement companies are going to want to adopt this technology, just like the steel industry converted from [coal] blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces."

Marelli to Promote Design-Led Innovation at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Projection, EVP, Communication, Artificial intelligence, AI, Digital twin, Architecture, CO2, CES, Lidar, Auto China, MicroLED, Video game

The company will offer an invitation-only, curated experience that will introduce guests to Marelli's approach to Design-Led Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • The company will offer an invitation-only, curated experience that will introduce guests to Marelli's approach to Design-Led Innovation.
  • Marelli will showcase its latest technologies, with a particular focus on China market, where the company has a long-standing presence.
  • The company's Digital Twin demonstrator will show how Marelli can replicate a vehicle cockpit in the cloud, to accelerate design, testing, simulation, and feature deployment over-the-air.
  • Marelli will showcase lighting and 360° communication technologies including a working demonstration of a LiDAR sensor in a headlamp.

U.S. DOE Selects Heidelberg Materials’ New Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding

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Monday, March 25, 2024
FEED, OCED, IDP, Steel, History, Carbon, Glass, Investment, CO2, Energy, CCUS, Ward, Paper, DOE, Total, Renewable energy

The purpose of this project is to advance the integration of full-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage at the new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of this project is to advance the integration of full-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage at the new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.
  • The funding will build on prior funding that has been awarded by the DOE toward successfully completing the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work necessary to verify the project’s technical feasibility.
  • The application was submitted in 2023, and Heidelberg Materials will participate in substantial cost share that will leverage up to $500M in DOE project funding.
  • “Thanks to President Biden’s industrial strategy, DOE is making the largest investment in industrial decarbonization in the history of the United States.

Rokk Energy Technologies and Northern Smilodon Energy Announce a Strategic Relationship Focused on the Commercial Application of Rokk’s Pad-Free™ Advanced Drilling and Completion System

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rokk Energy Technologies (“Rokk”) and Northern Smilodon Energy Inc. (“Northern Smilodon”), both headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic relationship that is focused on the commercial application of Rokk's Pad-Free™ advanced drilling and completion system.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rokk Energy Technologies (“Rokk”) and Northern Smilodon Energy Inc. (“Northern Smilodon”), both headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic relationship that is focused on the commercial application of Rokk's Pad-Free™ advanced drilling and completion system.
  • Rokk’s staff has more than 120 years of experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing of industry-leading drilling and completion technologies.
  • The Pad-Free™ drilling system technology increases ultimate recovery factors while reducing environmental impact and surface location requirements.
  • Karen Stewart, President and CEO of Rokk said, "We are excited by the relationship we have entered into with Northern Smilodon as this will help commercialize our drilling and completion technologies.

Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M Investment for Breakthrough, Replicable Decarbonized Ethylene Commercial Facility

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Carbon, Aviation biofuel, IRA, IDP, Steel, Public, History, Glass, Investment, CO2, Technip Energies, Paper, Inflation, DOE, Engineering, Renewable energy

This new joint technology will be developed in the U.S. for integration directly into existing commercial ethylene crackers, whereby it will capture CO2 emissions from the process and convert them into sustainable ethylene.

Key Points: 
  • This new joint technology will be developed in the U.S. for integration directly into existing commercial ethylene crackers, whereby it will capture CO2 emissions from the process and convert them into sustainable ethylene.
  • Arnaud Pieton, CEO at Technip Energies, stated: “We are extremely proud to have been selected by the DOE for this significant award consideration.
  • Thanks to President Biden’s industrial strategy, DOE is making the largest investment in industrial decarbonization in the history of the United States.
  • Globally, there are an estimated 370 ethylene steam crackers, over 40% of which use Technip Energies’ technology, including 8 in the US.

Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M Investment for Breakthrough, Replicable Decarbonized Ethylene Commercial Facility

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Carbon, Aviation biofuel, IRA, IDP, Public, CO2, Technip Energies, Inflation, DOE, Engineering, Renewable energy

This new joint technology will be developed in the U.S. for integration directly into existing commercial ethylene crackers, whereby it will capture CO2 emissions from the process and convert them into sustainable ethylene.

Key Points: 
  • This new joint technology will be developed in the U.S. for integration directly into existing commercial ethylene crackers, whereby it will capture CO2 emissions from the process and convert them into sustainable ethylene.
  • Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, stated: “We are extremely proud to have been selected by the DOE for this significant award consideration.
  • Globally, there are an estimated 370 ethylene steam crackers, over 40% of which use Technip Energies’ technology, including 8 in the US.
  • Technip Energies and LanzaTech plan to approach community groups, unions, and labor groups to negotiate, review, and update agreements for quality jobs and community collaboration at the host site.

At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock took place, as part of the activities planned for the Ocean Week and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.

Key Points: 
  • At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock took place, as part of the activities planned for the Ocean Week and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
  • “I am very humbled and proud to be here because it took years to build this yacht.
  • And now to see it here surrounded by the Yacht Club it just makes your skin tingle,” said Greg Marshall.
  • Organised in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and YCM, it is a natural extension of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous.

EEW partners with Grupo COBRA Australia to develop a 200 MWdc Solar Farm plus 50MW BESS

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Partnership, CO2, EEW, BESS, Renewable energy

LONDON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EEW Eco Energy World (“EEW”), an independent global pure-play renewable energy projects developer, has announced a partnership to develop a 200 MWdc solar PV farm plus 50 MW BESS (battery energy storage system) project with Grupo COBRA, a reputable global industrial and energy services group.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EEW Eco Energy World (“EEW”), an independent global pure-play renewable energy projects developer, has announced a partnership to develop a 200 MWdc solar PV farm plus 50 MW BESS (battery energy storage system) project with Grupo COBRA, a reputable global industrial and energy services group.
  • The project, located in Queensland, Australia, is set to reach ready-to-build status within 2024.
  • The solar plus BESS project, once completed, will generate clean and sustainable energy in excess of 400 GWh annually, sufficient to power approximately 72,500 households.
  • "We are excited to be working with EEW on this project," said José Antonio Fernández García, Managing Director - Energy and Industrial Plants COBRA IS.

Aemetis Approved by USCIS for $200 million of EB-5 Investment in Biogas, SAF and Carbon Sequestration Projects

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Ethanol, USDA, NCE, Natural gas, Oil, Growth, Authority, Unemployment, EB-5, ATC, Aviation, Biofuel, Carbon, Sugar, CO2, USCIS, JCE, Region, RD, Renewable natural gas, Engineering, RNG, SAF, Renewable energy

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of $200 million of EB-5 program investment for the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant, the dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project, the carbon sequestration project, and energy efficiency upgrades to the Keyes ethanol plant.

Key Points: 
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of $200 million of EB-5 program investment for the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant, the dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project, the carbon sequestration project, and energy efficiency upgrades to the Keyes ethanol plant.
  • The Riverbank plant was recently granted Authority to Construct (ATC) air permits and is designed to produce 78 million gallons per year of SAF for the aviation market.
  • Aemetis has already secured more than $3 billion of contracts to supply airlines with SAF.
  • The Project’s two primary locations are the Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes 65 million gallon per year ethanol plant and the Riverbank Industrial Complex.

Global LNG market could split if an EU carbon tax is imposed on imports

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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21 March 2024 – The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market could be transformed and potentially bifurcate if the European Union (EU) extends its carbon taxes to include LNG imports, according to the Wood Mackenzie’s latest Horizons report.

Key Points: 
  • 21 March 2024 – The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market could be transformed and potentially bifurcate if the European Union (EU) extends its carbon taxes to include LNG imports, according to the Wood Mackenzie’s latest Horizons report.
  • The EU has extended its Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to shipping, meaning that LNG cargoes into Europe will be subject to a carbon tax from 2024.
  • The report, titled Call of duties: How emission taxes on imports could transform the global LNG market’ concludes that if the trading bloc goes further and tightens it methane regulation or includes LNG in its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – effectively placing an import duty on LNG at prevailing ETS carbon prices – then Wood Mackenzie predicts that the global LNG market would split.
  • “If the EU decides to apply these levies, then this will push European gas prices up but also bifurcate the global LNG market, creating a two-tier LNG market,” says Massimo Di Odoardo, Vice President of Gas & LNG Research at Wood Mackenzie.