Carbon, Indonesia and Waste

Veolia launches largest project to produce bio-methanol from pulp mill waste

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APRIL 7, 2022

Black liquor is the waste byproduct from the kraft pulping process after pulping is completed. Since then, Veolia has more than 450 installations worldwide for mills in Brazil, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa and several European countries. —Estelle Brachlianoff, COO of Veolia.

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Canada Nickel launches subsidiary to develop zero-carbon production of nickel, cobalt and iron

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AUGUST 17, 2020

has created a wholly-owned subsidiary, NetZero Metals, to begin the research and development of a processing facility that would be located in the Timmins, Ontario region with the goal of utilizing existing technologies to produce zero-carbon nickel, cobalt and iron products. Canada Nickel Company Inc.

Canada

Canada Carbon Production Indonesia

Pertamina and Eni to collaborate on low-carbon products and renewable energies; Indonesian bio-refinery

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The parties are willing to discuss collaboration opportunities in low-carbon products and renewable energies development. The Memorandum of Understanding also includes opportunities for collaboration in the research and technology development for waste valorization, CO 2 biofixaton and its re-use for sustainable mobility.

Renewable

Renewable Indonesia Carbon Production

Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

All conclude that while carbon losses from biomass replacement and land clearance are considerable, it is the large and sustained CO 2 emissions from drained peat that contribute most to overall emissions and biofuel carbon debts. greatly reducing or stopping carbon inputs to the peat from biomass. —Page et al.

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Oil Carbon Emissions Europe

Neste-led project verified 50% methane emission reduction at palm oil mills using belt filter press

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MARCH 2, 2018

The project took place in palm oil mills in Indonesia and Malaysia, and was conducted in collaboration with a palm oil company KLK, a Dutch sustainable trade organization IDH, and an international certification system ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). The field work was conducted by Meo Carbon Solutions.

Oil

Oil Emissions Malaysia Indonesia

Grand opening of Neste Oil renewable diesel plant in Singapore; ISCC certification

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MARCH 8, 2011

It uses a variety of renewable feedstocks to produce NExBTL, including palm oil and side stream products of palm oil production from Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as waste animal fat from Australia and New Zealand. The plant has a capacity of 800,000 metric tons per annum, and cost around €550 million to build.

Singapore

Singapore Oil Renewable Diesel

Forecast: Global Biofuels Use to Double by 2015, Second-Gen Biofuels to Lag Expectations

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Indonesia and Malaysia will more than double production of palm oil biodiesel, while Germany will remain the largest producer of biofuels in Europe, according to the analysis. Brazil will grow domestic supplies by 30% and more than double export volume. Tammy Klein, Executive Director of the Global Biofuels Center and the study leader.

2015

2015 Global Brazil Malaysia

Baker Institute: energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure

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MAY 5, 2014

Reform of energy subsidies in oil-exporting countries can reduce carbon emissions and add years to oil exports, according to a new paper from Rice University''s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Indonesia, for example, after failed attempts in 1997 and 2003, successfully raised fuel prices in 2005 and 2008.

Energy

Energy Iran Oil Indonesia

Global Bioenergy Partnership publishes report on 24 sustainability indicators for bioenergy: electricity, heat and transport

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JANUARY 16, 2012

In the meantime, the Partnership is proceeding with piloting projects in Indonesia, Colombia and Ghana. Percentage of land for which soil quality, in particular in terms of soil organic carbon, is maintained or improved out of total land on which bioenergy feedstock is cultivated or harvested. Click to enlarge. Environmental pillar.

Transportation

Transportation Global Water Pollution

BIO Conference Highlights Emerging Range of Pathways to Drop-in Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

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JULY 2, 2010

Olefin metathesis swaps molecular fragments on either side of a carbon-carbon double bond. ERS just announced a joint venture with Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) to construct a high-capacity biorefinery in Indonesia. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Joule Unlimited. Earlier post.).

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Renewable Fuel Range Diesel

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

The report provides updated results on the continuous monitoring of the three main greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O). Emissions are increasing in other developing countries: 6% for Indonesia and Malaysia; 9% for Pakistan and 12% for the Philippines.

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Emissions Global CO2 Russia

Celanese sees new TCX ethanol process as key component in future growth; a paradigm shift in ethanol production

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MAY 13, 2011

TCX is the company’s new proprietary technology for ethanol production that builds on its acetyl platform and integrates new technologies to produce ethanol using basic hydrocarbon feedstocks—natural gas, coal and pet coke now, with biomass and waste planned for the future. Earlier post.). Source: Celanese. Click to enlarge.

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Future Production Coal Hydrogen

UOP looking to biomass catalytic pyrolysis to expand volumes of renewable hydrocarbon fuels

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JULY 21, 2012

Military personnel from Colombia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Republic of Philippines, Thailand, Tonga and the United Kingdom will also participate. Challenges for the upgrading of pyrolysis oil include contiguous carbon chain. —Al-Sabawi and Chen (2012). Earlier post.).

Renewable

Renewable Fuel Oil Diesel

Hyundai’s hydrogen big picture goes way beyond cars and trucks

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JANUARY 8, 2024

On the road to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the company wants to use 100% renewable energy at its overseas factories by 2045 and in every facility by 2050—and it says hydrogen will plan an important role in that. But the company is also focusing on a resource-circulation approach, including Waste-to-Hydrogen and Plastic-to-Hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Las Vegas Waste Hyundai

Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm

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MAY 30, 2023

Sustainability through Alternative Propulsion/Fuels Electrification is the next step for John Deere as it has set a goal of a 30-percent carbon reduction by 2030. Biodiesel/renewable diesel and ethanol, produced from plant waste such as soy beans, corn and sugar cane, are currently being used in ground transportation and home heating.

All-Electric

All-Electric Illinois Brazil Gasoline-Electric

More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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JANUARY 9, 2024

On the final day of the summit, seminars and conferences on subjects including circular de-carbonisation of the economy and going towards Net Zero through carbon trading, waste-to-energy recycling, opportunities in circular de-carbonisation of the economy and conferences are expected to be organised.

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

The Earth continues to experience record-breaking temperatures caused by increased atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs). WHY A REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSIONS SHOULD NOT BE THE FOCUS. Do we really want to be remembered as the generation that wasted another decade?

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions

U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unsurprisingly: apart from some occasional optimizations (less chemicals, better waste recycling), processes haven’t changed. There is a massive waste, alerts Alchemie Technology: About 30 tons of water is used to dye a single ton of fabric. gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050. Endeavour and Novara have arrived just in time.

Water

Water Energy Pollution Bangladesh

This Alphabet Spin-off Brings “Fishal Recognition” to Aquaculture

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APRIL 7, 2025

Armed with better data about how quickly their fish are growing, farmers can more precisely calculate feeding rates to minimize both wasted food and fish waste, which can have an impact on the surrounding ocean. In some ways, building technologies for the seas is an obvious choice for engineers who want to make a difference.

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Norway Waste Water Mariner

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Veolia launches largest project to produce bio-methanol from pulp mill waste

Canada Nickel launches subsidiary to develop zero-carbon production of nickel, cobalt and iron

Pertamina and Eni to collaborate on low-carbon products and renewable energies; Indonesian bio-refinery

Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

Neste-led project verified 50% methane emission reduction at palm oil mills using belt filter press

Grand opening of Neste Oil renewable diesel plant in Singapore; ISCC certification

Forecast: Global Biofuels Use to Double by 2015, Second-Gen Biofuels to Lag Expectations

Baker Institute: energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure

Global Bioenergy Partnership publishes report on 24 sustainability indicators for bioenergy: electricity, heat and transport

BIO Conference Highlights Emerging Range of Pathways to Drop-in Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Celanese sees new TCX ethanol process as key component in future growth; a paradigm shift in ethanol production

UOP looking to biomass catalytic pyrolysis to expand volumes of renewable hydrocarbon fuels

Hyundai’s hydrogen big picture goes way beyond cars and trucks

Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm

More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

This Alphabet Spin-off Brings “Fishal Recognition” to Aquaculture

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