In New York, a company converting seafood waste such as shrimp shells into leather alternatives has raised $4.15 million. Founded by textile researcher and designer Uyen Tran, TômTex’s material can be used in place of leather, suede, latex and vinyl. The funds will be used to increase production and add employees. Investors included Happiness Capital, […]
In Ohio, Shell said that Trillium H2 Power LLC (tH2 Power) has awarded Shell Catalysts & Technologies a contract to deliver a Shell Blue Hydrogen Process (SBHP) license agreement. The license is for tH2 Power, which involves building multiple large-scale, low-carbon-hydrogen-fuelled power generation and manufacturing projects at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in rural […]
In Virginia, designer Mary Lempres has used plant enzymes to produce Reef Rockets, structures made of biobased cement that could mimic naturally occurring oyster reefs and prevent flooding and coastal erosion, clean seawater, and function as biodiversity-boosting habitats. Lempres collaborated with environmental and bio-geotechnical engineer Ahmed Miftah to develop a method for growing the cement. […]
In Cambodia, the Phnom Penh Post reported that six Chinese companies have expressed interest in establishing cashew processing plants in Cambodia, with one specializing in producing Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), according to the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). According to the report, CNSL can be transformed into a cost-effective biofuel. Uon Silot, president […]
In Malaysia, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. Bhd. (Shell Malaysia) launched the pilot test of the first pair of Scania road tankers, operated by Konsortium Port Dickson Sdn Bhd (KPD), which will operate using B100 Biodiesel. Supported by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC), Shell Malaysia is […]
In the Netherlands, Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024. On top of the European blending mandate of 6%, the airport will accelerate its efforts by setting itself a minimum target of 8% to meet the […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Jetex claimed to be the first company to offer SAF to private aircraft operators in the United Arab Emirates. Jetex said it will now offer aircraft operators and private owners the possibility of significantly reducing emissions whenever they operate flights from its flagship private terminal in Dubai. “Bringing SAF to […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), local airline Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai. The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before the end of the year, making it the […]
In Australia, Reef Design Lab is mixing concrete with oyster shells to create Erosion Mitigation Units that also provide marine life a habitat. Digital modeling analysis and traditional casting methods were used to form organic shapes with favorable habitat conditions. The oyster shells create a welcoming surface for shellfish, while tunnels in the EMUs encourage […]
In California, Reuters reports that Shell has begun selling renewable diesel at 75 of its retail stations in Los Angeles, following behind Chevron and Phillips 66 who have been retailing the fuel in the area for several years. The push in the area follows last year’s deal with Penske Truck Leasing to whom it supplies […]
