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🛠️ Last summer, I was invited to a workshop in #Hungary to discuss a proposed carbon capture and storage #CCS project at a #Biorefinery near the #Danube. It was quite interesting, given that low cost carbon capture at biorefineries in the #UnitedStates is catalysing #CO2 infrastructure development. It is worth noting that existing #Biogenic point source emissions in the #EU are around 180 Mt/year and are simply vented into the atmosphere. 🏭💨 💰For context, capturing the high purity streams of CO2 can be done with costs of between $18-$33 per tonne, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 💡The thing is, in #Europe, there’s no tax or incentive on emitting biogenic #CO2, while in the US, there is an incentive to capture and store these emissions through the #45Q tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Danube Removals Project is a full chain #CCS project that will aim to permanently store 500,000 tonnes of CO2 in an onshore aquifer. The selection of this project for funding under the #InnovationFund is a major step in the right direction, and hopefully the beginning of deployment at the low-cost, low-hanging fruit installations across Europe. On a personal note, I’m proud to see ClonBio Group Limited, an Irish company, sponsoring this forward-thinking project. James Cogan

European Bioplastics calls for an industrial policy in new manifesto The association is calling on the future European Commission to develop a biopolymers industrial action plan European Bioplastics https://lnkd.in/eaAgUQ68

BioVeritas is soaring, and you don't need to take our word for it. Our peers have -- once again -- voted us the number 5 hottest company in the advanced bioeconomy. #SAF #sustainableaviation #SAFUnconstrained #bioeconomy

Materia Rinnovabile - Renewable Matter published the editorial on the kick-off meeting of the Polymers-5B project, one of the RIAs funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), which aims to transform agro-food waste from the olive oil and tomato supply chains into sustainable biopolymers, reducing environmental impact and promoting the transition to a bio-based circular economy. https://lnkd.in/d6QztJY3

Finally, progressive countries who are ahead of others take action and actually use pyrolysis as one of many ingredients to go CO2 neutral: Congrats, Denmark, on a smart move! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 I wish Germany would endorse and take similar steps! #pyrolysis #biochar #CDR #NegativeEmissions

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The SIAD Group, in co-operation with ENVIRAL, a.s. Leopoldov, SLOVAKIA a member of the Envien Group and Slovenské Liehovary a likérky, have installed a new plant to capture and liquefy biogenic carbon dioxide. The plant, developed in Leopoldov, significantly helps to reduce fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions, and was manufacture by SIAD through its companies SIAD Slovakia and Tecno Project Industriale (TPI). The carbon capture and liquefaction plant required and investment by #SIAD of around 11 million euros. The annual production capacity is 40,000 tons of food-grade biogenic CO₂ , with the potential to increase to 80,000 tons in the project’s second phase. This would make it the only and largest facility of its kind in Slovakia. Read the press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/davtycUt

Sustainable, algae-based products could replace fossil fuels It’s not as far-fetched as it seems, with biotech company Algenie securing $1.1 million of early VC funding to make it a reality. Algenie’s groundbreaking new algae growth platform dramatically improves algae growth efficiency and slashes production costs. For more info, click on the link below! https://shorturl.at/yDaON #industryupdate #Manufacturing #AusIndustry #businessleaders #industrynews #Sydney #NSW #Australia #businessnews #B2B #aus #AlgaeBasedProducts #Algenies #Efficiency #ProductionCosts

It is pleasing to be shortlisted in The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) "AD Research and Innovation Awards" for 2024. The collaborative effort with Ixora Energy Limited is demonstrating Dark Fermentation of agricultural feedstocks at commercial scale. The result is a new source of #biohydrogen and boosted conversion rates of #biomethane. SMASH technology might just rewrite #anaerobicdigestion industry operating models...

📢 Embarking on #PRIMED. The Horizon Europe PRIMED project aims to unlock the vast potential of underutilized biomass resources in primary sectors. ⚪️ In line with the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its bioeconomy strategy, the project aims to develop innovative Circular Business Models and establish fair and diverse value chains that transform neglected biomass resources into valuable products, thereby contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of European industries. ⚪️ PRIMED incorporates five distinctive bioeconomy Living Labs that will refine, showcase, and evaluate the CBMs developed in the project, integrating primary producers into entirely new bioeconomy value chains. ⚪️ Collaborating with a spectrum of experts, we're united in our commitment to sustainable transformation. PRIMED is not just about imagining a greener future—it's about creating it, through practical evaluations and demonstrations of CBMs that will set the foundation for a resilient European bioeconomy. Together, let's make a difference! ➖ #BioEconomy #CircularEconomy

✨ Exciting News in Maritime Sustainability! 🚢 We’re thrilled to share that Attero and Nordsol have officially launched their new Bio-LNG Plant in Wilp, Netherlands! 🌿🇳🇱 This groundbreaking facility is set to revolutionize the maritime industry by producing clean marine fuel that will drive us toward a more sustainable future. 🌱 The new plant will convert biogas from organic waste into high-purity bio-LNG, significantly reducing emissions and supporting greener shipping practices. 🌟 With the ability to fuel vessels and trucks, this innovative project promises to cut CO2 emissions and advance the transition to renewable energy sources in the maritime sector. 🚢🔋 👏💚 We’re excited to see how this development will impact the future of marine fuel and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable industry! #MaritimeSustainability #CleanMarineFuel #BioLNG #GreenShipping #Attero #Nordsol #Innovation #BunkeringNews #SustainableTransport #Wilp #Netherlands #BunkerMarket https://lnkd.in/d25-iFNs