RD&D

Braskem EVA Recycling Technology Research Partnership Awarded RD&D Grant from the REMADE Institute

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Textiles, Chemicals, Plastics, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Recycling, Retail, Footwear, Carbon, RD, Research, NYSE, MIT, EVA, Ecosystem, REMADE, Partnership, RD&D, Biopolymer, DOE, BAK, TPMS, Government, Renewable energy

The winning RD&D project is focused on innovating a new pathway for recycling ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) as a sustainable materials solution for the footwear industry.

Key Points: 
  • The winning RD&D project is focused on innovating a new pathway for recycling ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) as a sustainable materials solution for the footwear industry.
  • The project is a partnership between Braskem America, adidas, Allbirds, as well as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
  • REMADE is the first institute in the U.S. dedicated to accelerating the nation’s transition to a Circular Economy.
  • Kimberly McLoughlin, Principal Engineer, Braskem, stated, “Braskem and REMADE share a vision for building a more sustainable future, all built upon the creation of a carbon neutral circular economy.

Braskem Announces REMADE Institute Grant Award for Advanced Manufacturing of Sustainable and Recyclable Multilayer Plastic Films

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Recycling, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Green Technology, Other Manufacturing, Carbon, RD, Research, NYSE, PVOH, Multimedia, REMADE, Dow Chemical Company, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University, Partnership, RD&D, Biopolymer, DOE, BAK, TPMS, University of Massachusetts, Renewable energy, Braskem

The winning RD&D project is focused on new advanced manufacturing technology to produce sustainable and recyclable multilayer plastic films with outstanding properties for challenging applications.

Key Points: 
  • The winning RD&D project is focused on new advanced manufacturing technology to produce sustainable and recyclable multilayer plastic films with outstanding properties for challenging applications.
  • REMADE is the first institute in the U.S. dedicated to accelerating the nation’s transition to a Circular Economy.
  • The two-year project's deliverables include processing protocols for recyclable films and separation methods via aqueous dissolution.
  • We are excited to work with Braskem and other industry partners to deliver these high-barrier multilayer films with inherent recycling advantages.

Braskem Announces REMADE Institute Grant Award to Develop New Recycling Process Technology to Extract Pure Polypropylene from PCR

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Packaging, Recycling, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Environmental Health, Carbon, RD, Research, NYSE, Ink, Adhesive, PCR, Michigan Technological University, REMADE, STRAP, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University, PP, Partnership, RD&D, Biopolymer, DOE, Government, BAK, TPMS, Renewable energy, Braskem

The winning RD&D project is focused on innovating a new recycling process technology to extract pure polypropylene (PP) from PCR multilayer packaging waste that is currently hard to recycle.

Key Points: 
  • The winning RD&D project is focused on innovating a new recycling process technology to extract pure polypropylene (PP) from PCR multilayer packaging waste that is currently hard to recycle.
  • The project is a partnership between Braskem America, Michigan Technological University, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, all of which are providing additional foundational project funding.
  • REMADE is the first institute in the U.S. dedicated to accelerating the nation’s transition to a Circular Economy.
  • It is intended that this solvent-based technology will be able to remove additives, ink, pigments, and adhesives, and ultimately produce a cleaner polypropylene.

SoCalGas Joins Center for Transportation and the Environment to Reduce Emissions with Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Delivery Vans

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Hydrogen, CCI, Research, CEM, Southern California Gas Company, CTE, RD&D, RD, CEC, Transport, Air pollution, Organization, Inland Empire, FCEV, Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990, Environment, California Air Resources Board, Partnership, CARB, California Energy Commission, University, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Electronics, Hyundai ix35 FCEV, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Integral, UES, Center for Transportation Research UT Austin, Renewable energy

ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) have deployed the first of a planned 15 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) medium-duty delivery vans, as part of their collaborative effort to replace diesel-powered vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SoCalGas' support and funding of the project are aimed to help propel ongoing advancements toward the commercialization of zero-emission, medium-duty vehicles and potentially assist companies in decarbonizing their fleets. A leading courier service is driving these hydrogen FCEV vans to facilitate package deliveries in underserved communities within the Inland Empire.

Key Points: 
  • A leading courier service is driving these hydrogen FCEV vans to facilitate package deliveries in underserved communities within the Inland Empire.
  • The project team successfully retrofitted and converted diesel delivery vans to a hybrid electric drive, incorporating on-board hydrogen storage and a fuel cell range extender.
  • The pilot project aims to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen FCEV vans for delivery operations.
  • The delivery vans benefit from easy access to a public hydrogen fueling station in Ontario, which serves as a refueling point for the retrofitted vans.

Minister Wilkinson Releases Canada's Carbon Management Strategy

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Steps, Hydrogen, University of Energy and Natural Resources, IEA, EIP, International Energy Agency, Policy, Climate change, Research, Steel, RD, Government, Strategy, FEED, Hydrogen production, IPCC, Iron, Investment, Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change, Biofuel, Natural Resources, CO2, Local government in Canada, Federation, Transport, Roadmap, Renewable energy, RD&D

In this context, today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Canada's Carbon Management Strategy at the International Energy Agency in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • In this context, today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Canada's Carbon Management Strategy at the International Energy Agency in Paris, France.
  • The strategy articulates the role of carbon management in Canada's path to a prosperous net-zero economy and the federal actions that are being taken to support the development and deployment of world-class carbon management technologies in Canada.
  • Today's release of Canada's Carbon Management Strategy is an important step in the Government of Canada's efforts to cement Canada as a global leader in the advancement of carbon management technologies."
  • "With the introduction of the Carbon Management Strategy, the Government of Canada has underscored its dedication to deploying game-changing net-zero technologies.

Carbon-Free Europe Releases New Energy Systems Modelling

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Carbon, Partnership, Electricity, Hydrogen, Policy, Fit, Energy, REPowerEU, Strategic planning, RD&D, RD, GWS, Wind, Electricity market, Climate, CO2, CFE, Renewable energy, EU

LONDON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carbon-Free Europe (CFE) released its latest Annual Decarbonisation Perspective in partnership with Evolved Energy Research, which provides annual insights into Europe's progress towards carbon neutrality by using cutting-edge energy systems models to evaluate the latest changes in energy policy and technology costs.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carbon-Free Europe (CFE) released its latest Annual Decarbonisation Perspective in partnership with Evolved Energy Research, which provides annual insights into Europe's progress towards carbon neutrality by using cutting-edge energy systems models to evaluate the latest changes in energy policy and technology costs.
  • This year's study, incorporating the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent energy crisis, also sheds light on the impact of EU clean energy policy such as the Fit for 55 package and REPowerEU.
  • This would not only bolster the UK's energy independence, but also cement its global competitiveness in the clean energy marketplace."
  • Last year, Carbon-Free Europe released its first energy systems modelling , which identified five different pathways for the EU and UK to reach their 2050 net-zero emissions commitments.

Carbon-Free Europe Releases New Energy Systems Modelling

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Carbon, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Partnership, Electricity, Hydrogen, Fit, REPowerEU, Strategic planning, RD&D, RD, GWS, Wind, Electricity market, Climate, CO2, CFE, Renewable energy, EU

BRUSSELS, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carbon-Free Europe (CFE) released its latest Annual Decarbonisation Perspective in partnership with Evolved Energy Research, which provides annual insights into Europe's progress towards carbon neutrality by using cutting-edge energy systems models to evaluate the latest changes in energy policy and technology costs.

Key Points: 
  • CFE's analysis demonstrates how the EU's Fit for 55 and REPowerEU have laid the groundwork to quit Russian natural gas and outlines a path forward to accelerate the energy transition while ensuring energy sovereignty in Europe.
  • "As policymakers develop and finalise components of the GDIP, they should prioritise the technology-inclusive approach our modelling outlines to ensure Europe not only secures its energy independence, but also cements its global competitiveness in the clean energy marketplace."
  • Last year, Carbon-Free Europe released its first energy systems modelling , which identified five different pathways for the EU and UK to reach their 2050 net-zero emissions commitments.
  • Carbon-Free Europe is working to galvanise support across Europe for an ambitious decarbonisation agenda and is driving efforts to innovate and modernise European energy systems.

SoCalGas Receives Honor for "Clean Energy Investment Leader of the Year" from The Cleanie Awards

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Angel Links, Hydrogen, CPUC, RD, RD&D, Organization, Development, California Public Utilities Commission, European Business Awards for the Environment, United, Public utilities commission, Renewable energy, Southern California Gas Company

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co.'s (SoCalGas) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) department has been recognized as the "Silver Winner" in the category of "Clean Energy Investment Leader of the Year" from the Cleanie Awards. The Cleanie Awards are a cleantech industry awards program focused on honoring innovators, accelerators and disruptors who are creating market-moving climate solutions.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. 's (SoCalGas) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) department has been recognized as the "Silver Winner" in the category of "Clean Energy Investment Leader of the Year" from the Cleanie Awards .
  • The Cleanie Awards are a cleantech industry awards program focused on honoring innovators, accelerators and disruptors who are creating market-moving climate solutions.
  • The "Clean Energy Investment Leader of the Year" category is designed to recognize organizations that have, "invested in unique and noteworthy projects and technology that benefit their respective organizations and the clean energy economy overall."
  • For more information about SoCalGas' clean energy innovation, visit https://socalgas.com/cleanfuels .

Ultra Safe Nuclear Brings U-Battery Talent Into Its UK Advanced Modular Reactor Team

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Nuclear, Energy, Other Energy, TRISO, MMR, AGR, Face, Hydrogen, HTGR, SAF, Business, AMR, RD, RD&D, Government, UK Government Investments, Development, Government of the United Kingdom, Group Policy, BEIS, Research, Safety, Uranium mining, Lithium, Engineering

Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) the global leader in the deployment of gas-cooled reactors, is pleased to announce the addition of key UK personnel to its team supporting the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) programme funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Key Points: 
  • Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) the global leader in the deployment of gas-cooled reactors, is pleased to announce the addition of key UK personnel to its team supporting the Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) programme funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
  • USNC-UK is building on USNC’s leading product, the Micro-Modular™ Reactor (MMR®), to develop an advanced Micro-Modular Reactor design that will be best suited to the UK’s industrial process heat and power needs.
  • “The UK has deep roots in the relevant gas-cooled nuclear reactor technologies, exemplified by the current AGR reactors and tracing back to Dragon, the very first helium-cooled high-temperature reactor utilizing TRISO fuel.
  • We are tapping into these roots by adding the best, most experienced and motivated UK talent to our team.”

Danimer Scientific VP Keith Edwards to Join Department of Energy-Hosted Sustainable Chemistry Roundtable

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Other Policy Issues, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Science, EERE, Danimer Scientific, NYSE, Chemistry, Renewable energy, Biopolymer, Edwards, DNMR, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Growth, Energy efficiency, CO2, Climate change mitigation, RD&D, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Environmental policy of the Joe Biden administration, Green chemistry, Human, GHG, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Inflation

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”) vice president of business development Keith Edwards will join other leaders from across the chemicals sector value chain today at the Sustainable Chemistry in RD&D to Transform the Chemicals Industry Roundtable .

Key Points: 
  • Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”) vice president of business development Keith Edwards will join other leaders from across the chemicals sector value chain today at the Sustainable Chemistry in RD&D to Transform the Chemicals Industry Roundtable .
  • Edwards will join a broad mix of stakeholders from industry, government, national labs and small businesses at the roundtable to voice their perspectives on technical and financial opportunities and barriers to sustainable chemistry RD&D, with the aim of achieving chemicals sector decarbonization and environmental justice.
  • The input gained from this roundtable will help the IEDO identify where federal investment is needed to accelerate the commercial readiness of emerging and environmentally just sustainable chemistry technologies and practices.
  • “I’m pleased to be representing Danimer as we join with the U.S. Department of Energy and key stakeholders at this roundtable to contribute to sustainable chemistry growth,” Edwards said.