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Metso Outotec launches e-waste recycling portfolio

Metso Outotec Corp. (Helsinki, Finland) is introducing a comprehensive eScrap solutions portfolio for the smelting and refining of e-scrap derived from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The solutions portfolio consists of Metso Outotec’s proven smelting, refining, hydrometallurgy, and gas-cleaning…

NextChem and Mytilineos to develop green H2 plant in Italy

 Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. (Milan, Italy) announced that its subsidiary NextChem and MYTILINEOS’ Renewable and Storage Development Business Unit (RSD BU) have signed an agreement to develop engineering activities for the implementation of a green hydrogen plant via electrolysis in Italy.  NextChem is Maire Tecnimont’s…

Umicore joins blockchain pilot project for sustainable cobalt traceability

Umicore N.V. (Brussels, Belgium) has announced that it is collaborating with major metals and mining companies CMOC, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Glencore in a project piloting ReISource, a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the…

Aveva and Henkel apply digital technologies to accelerate supply-chain sustainability

AVEVA plc (Cambridge, U.K.) and Henkel AG (Düsseldorf, Germany; www.henkel.com)have implemented digital solutions to help accelerate sustainability within Henkel’s supply chain. By integrating AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA Historian and AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System, Henkel is monitoring and minimizing energy consumption…

Braskem and Vartega launch recycling program for 3D-printing filaments

Braskem S.A. (Philadelphia, Pa.) announced its expanded partnership with Vartega Inc., a leading recycler of advanced materials including carbon fiber reinforced plastics, for a new 3D Printing Filament Recycling Program. Recently, Braskem expanded its 3D printing product portfolio to include…

Large-scale green-hydrogen project under development in Oman

An international consortium comprised of OQ, which is Oman’s global integrated energy company, InterContinental Energy, a dedicated green fuels developer, and EnerTech, a Kuwait government-backed clean energy investor and developer, is developing an integrated green fuels mega project in Oman.…

Singapore-based consortium to develop ammonia fuels

Itochu Corp. (Tokyo), ITOCHU ENEX Co., Vopak Terminals Singapore Pte Ltd, Pavilion Energy Singapore Pte. Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Total Marine Fuels are pleased to announce that the parties have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

Global Bioenergies scales up bio-based isobutene production

Global Bioenergies (Evry, France) has taken a major step towards scaling up its isobutene bio-production process and is setting up a new supply chain to sell high value-added ingredients to cosmetics sector players from 2022. Global Bioenergies recently announced the…

DOE announces $35 million in funding to support biofuels scaleup

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $35 million in funding that will help slash carbon emissions and scale up the volume and efficiency of renewable biofuel. The 15 awarded research projects are housed at colleges, universities, and labs across…

Maire Tecnimont Group begins work on renewable power-to-fertilizer plant in Kenya

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. (Milan, Italy) announces that its subsidiaries MET Development S.p.A. (Milan), Stamicarbon B.V. (Sittard, Netherlands) and NextChem S.p.A. (Rome) have started work on a renewable power–to-fertilizer plant in Kenya. MET Development has signed an agreement with Oserian Development…