Environment
UAE's Mubadala Capital plans $13.5-B biofuels investment in Brazil
Mubadala Capital, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company, is planning a $13.5-B investment in Brazil's biofuels sector over the next decade.
Liquid Wind's second eFuel facility granted environmental permit
FlagshipTWO, Sweden's second large-scale production facility of green electrofuel (eMethanol), has received the environmental permit for its planned operations in Sundsvall, Sweden.
Clariant introduces new solutions to reduce the environmental impact of plastics
Clariant is launching AddWorks PPA, a perfluoralkyl substances-free polymer processing aid product line, and AddWorks PKG 158, a highly efficient antioxidant solution with outstanding color protection, especially designed for polyolefins containing recycled material
Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste
Neste and the Singapore Airlines Group have signed an agreement for the purchase of 1,000 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Holland America starts pilot tests using renewable fuels on cruise liner
Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low-carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords.
U.S. admin sets path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies
The Biden administration (U.S.) has unveiled guidance for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program, allowing corn-based ethanol to qualify if sourced from farms using climate-friendly techniques.
Equinor selects Aker for Mongstad refinery upgrade project
Aker Solutions has been awarded an EPCIC contract by Equinor to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant facilities and lower the environmental impact of the Mongstad refinery in Norway.
ACC responds to U.S. EPA's final risk management rule for methylene chloride
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final risk management rule for methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Emerson Software helps Covestro increase operational efficiency and sustainability
Global technology and software company Emerson is helping Covestro, a world-leading producer of high-tech polymer materials, to enhance the operational performance and sustainability of its manufacturing facility in Barcelona, Spain.
Topsoe secures first SAF project in China
Topsoe has signed an agreement with Guangxi Hongkun Biomass to provide its HydroFlex™ technology to produce SAF at the company’s plant in the Qinzhou Port Area Free Trade Pilot Zone of Guangxi, China.
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