In Germany, Evonik has formed a new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment to better meet the growing demand for botanical extracts and claim-substantiated natural actives, which are supported by its recently established Skin Institute. Operating as part of Evonik’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care, the new Botanicals & Natural Actives segment plays an […]
In Germany, ENGIE Group launched mosaHYc – a cross-border project for the conversion of gas pipelines to transport hydrogen between France and Germany. GRTgaz, owned with Caisse des Dépôts (60% / 40%), has announced the final investment decision for the 90 km renewable or low-carbon hydrogen network project with its partner CREOS Deutschland. mosaHYc will […]
In Germany, MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the development of a methanol-fuelled version of the MAN 175D engine. Designated 175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol), the MoU targets the finalization of a field-test agreement based on which a dual-fuel engine and plant equipment will be installed on board one […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved a $2.4 billion German scheme to support investments in the decarbonisation of industrial production processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. Under this measure, the aid will take the form of direct grants. The measure will be open to companies relying on the use of fossil […]
In Germany, CropEnergies has initiated the start of construction of the first production plant of its kind for green ethyl acetate in Europe. With this project, CropEnergies is sending out a strong signal for the use of renewable resources and greater sustainability in the chemical industry. CropEnergies AG is building a plant for the production […]
In Germany, a new composite material is finding its way into the construction industry. Made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar, it is an alternative to reinforced concrete. It is characterized by a particularly good CO2 balance. The German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research, DITF, is leading the joint project “DACCUS-Pre*”. The basic […]
In Germany, a company developing an automated, end-to-end cultivated meat production concept has raised €3 million despite what it characterizes as a “challenging market environment.” Founded in 2020, Innocent Meat said participants include anchor investor Venture Capital Fonds MV, which invested €500 thousand, and a new private investor, which invested €2.5 million. Together with the […]
In Oman, Times of Oman reported that Omani and German companies signed a number of agreements for delivering green hydrogen to refining stations in Germany. The memorandum of understanding was signed when Salim bin Naser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals of Oman met with Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic […]
In Germany, Fuse GmbH has won the JEC Composites Innovation Award for a hemp-based material it co-developed and is using to produce snowboards. The “hemp tape” is processed into reinforcement textiles using Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH’s COP MAX 5 multiaxial warp knitting machine and then impregnated with biobased resin. A follow-on project dubbed HempSki […]
In Germany, zero44, provider of digital CO2 management solutions, released its “FuelEU Maritime Calculator”. zero44 has developed this tool to enable shipping companies to quickly and easily understand the financial impact that the planned FuelEU Maritime regulation will have on their business. The results are estimates and not binding, but provide a good initial basis […]
