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Carbon Management

Germany has mixed feelings about EU ICE ban

German Transport Minister Volker Wissing called into question a bid by the European Union to ban new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035, saying the use of synthetic fuels should remain possible after the deadline.

U.S. EPA's proposal would allow a higher ethanol blend in Midwest states

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that would allow sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend in certain U.S. Midwest states.

bp pulse and APCOA to build EV hubs across Europe

bp pulse and APCOA Parking Group have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe.

ABB and Pace CCS partner to drive carbon capture and storage growth

ABB and Pace CCS join forces to deliver a solution that reduces the cost of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into new and existing industrial operations

Inpex to use BASF-JGC Corp.'s CO2 capture technology for large-scale blue H2/ammonia project

Inpex plans to utilize BASF and JGC Corp.'s HiPact CO2 capture technology in its Kashiwazaki Clean Hydrogen/Ammonia project.

CF Industries-Lotte sign MoU for clean ammonia offtake in South Korea

CF Industries announced that it has entered into a MoU with LOTTE CHEMICAL that will guide the companies in a joint exploration of clean ammonia production and long-term clean ammonia offtake into South Korea.

Methanex-Mitsui complete first net-zero voyage fueled by bio-methanol

Methanex Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the dual-fuel vessel “Cajun Sun” successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fueled by bio-methanol.

First SAF-fueled helicopter flight takes place in Australia

Neste, Airbus, Safran Engines and Microflite have jointly operated Australia’s first helicopter flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Neste has introduced a new ReNew lubricant product family produced with renewable/re-refined base oils

Neste is introducing a new Neste ReNew™ lubricant product family in Finland, Sweden, the Baltic countries and Poland during the first quarter of 2023. The new lubricants are produced with renewable or re-refined base oils and high-quality additives.

Evonik starts up new production plant for gas separation membranes in Austria

Evonik starts up new production plant for gas separation membranes in Austria