Archive for 2018

Exxon supports responsible methane regulation

Exxon supports responsible methane regulation

December 29, 2018 |

In California, ExxonMobil submitted a formal comment supporting the need for strong methane policy in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan to roll back existing methane regulations. This action came two weeks after the company received a letter sent on behalf of 61 investors representing $1.9 trillion in assets under management. The […]

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X-rays reveal catalyst growth details for more efficient hydrogen fuel cells

X-rays reveal catalyst growth details for more efficient hydrogen fuel cells

December 29, 2018 |

In New York, scientists at the DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Akron are searching for more affordable catalysts that provide the same efficiency in hydrogen fuel cells as pure platinum. “Like a battery, hydrogen fuel cells convert stored chemical energy into electricity. The difference is that you’re using a replenishable fuel so, […]

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UFOP publishes integrated pest management guidelines for rapeseed cultivation

UFOP publishes integrated pest management guidelines for rapeseed cultivation

December 29, 2018 |

In Germany, UFOP’s guidelines on rapeseed cultivation describe the implementation of the eight general principles of integrated pest management in accordance with the current phytosanitary legislation in force in the EU. The voluntary development and implementation of such guidelines is enshrined in the National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products (NAPs). […]

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Swedish university gets new composite and manufacturing lab

Swedish university gets new composite and manufacturing lab

December 29, 2018 |

In Sweden, Chalmers research is now strengthened with a new laboratory for composite manufacturing. They began the ceremony by launching a vacuum resin infusion where Chalmers logo appeared. Several ongoing research projects are in line to use the new facilities. One of these projects is the highly noticed study that has shown that energy can […]

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Stora Enso divests Swedish packaging manufacturer June Emballage

Stora Enso divests Swedish packaging manufacturer June Emballage

December 28, 2018 |

In Finland, Stora Enso divested 100% of the shares of its Swedish subsidiary June Emballage AB to its current management team. June Emballage is a manufacturer specialized in small-batch custom-made transport packaging in corrugated board. “We believe that June Emballage is in a better position to serve its smaller scale markets for custom-made packaging as […]

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COFCO Joins Initiative to Modernize Global Agricultural Commodity Trade Operations

COFCO Joins Initiative to Modernize Global Agricultural Commodity Trade Operations

December 28, 2018 |

In Switzerland, COFCO International Ltd is partnering with Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Cargill Incorporated, and Louis Dreyfus Company to standardize data and digitize global agricultural shipping transactions. Together, the companies are looking to increase transparency and efficiency for customers through digital technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. “We are pleased to join […]

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Biofuel and solar power projects help Army garner award

Biofuel and solar power projects help Army garner award

December 28, 2018 |

In Washington, a biofuel power plant at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and a solar power plant with energy-storage capability that went online this year at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, were among projects that helped the Army gain recognition in 2018 with an award from the Federal Energy Management Program. Schofield Barracks’ biofuel plant became operational in May. […]

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LT Group to begin biofuel production

LT Group to begin biofuel production

December 28, 2018 |

In the Philippines, LT Group, Inc. is restarting operations of its Asian Alcohol Corp. distillery unit, which ceased operating eight years ago. Lucio Tan, Sr. said that Asian Alcohol will begin its biofuel production as part of the company’s efforts to develop clean and renewable energy projects, according to Business World Online. “Next year, Asian […]

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Biogas Innovations: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Bioenergy Task 37

Biogas Innovations: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Bioenergy Task 37

December 28, 2018 |

IEA Bioenergy has several member countries involved in Task 37 which aims to improve innovations in biogas systems. Professor Jerry Murphy from IEA Bioenergy Task 37 gave this illuminating presentation on innovations in biogas systems at ABLC Global 2018 in San Francisco – and it’s ready for you now at The Digest online.

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Creating Trust in Bioenergy: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Bioenergy

Creating Trust in Bioenergy: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to IEA Bioenergy

December 28, 2018 |

IEA Bioenergy conducted research on various approaches to creating trust in sustainability of bioenergy through effective governance. Inge Stupak and Tat Smith, IEA Bioenergy researchers gave this illuminating overview of ways to increase legitimacy and gain trust in bioenergy at ABLC Global 2018 in San Francisco – and it’s ready for you now at The […]

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