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Transport and storage could prove to be “a major bottleneck” in scaling carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology as a viable decarbonisation solution, a new study found. Led by China, Japan and Indonesia, 41 million metric tonnes of carbon capture capacity is set to come online by 2030, which far outpaces the proposed 6 million metric tonnes of transport and storage capacity in the same period, said Temasek-owned investment platform GenZero and research provider BloombergNEF. Under the report’s status quo #decarbonisation scenario, the nascent technology is expected to play “a nearly negligible role” in this region due to its high costs, exacerbated by a lack of clear regulations as well as permitting delays. Understand what this means for Asia by reading our latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/gCJ9wiZf

Innovation, innovation and again ... INNOVATION. This is quite interesting chart taken from a RMI report that looks at different waves of #innovation. While it is quite evident that in the past, the western world has led different cycles of innovation, the big topic now is who is leading the era of clean #energy manufacturing. There are few doubts that China is not anymore the global manufacturing hub of cheap and simple products but it has elevated to the status of giant in many advanced #technology including the cleaner ones. A key question is if the race for such "renewable age" as mentioned in the chart is already won or there are still 'margins for competition'... And here opinions diverge. It is quite obvious that for some #greentech, closing the gap with #China appears extremely challenging, given market share and economies of scale achieved. But for others, the 'match' is open, and it is always important looking for new technology breakthrough that can allow massive progress.

China is indeed investing more than any other country in renewables, but will they be able to lead and sustain the innovation? It is good news that more economies are innovating and helping to transform the world into a greener and more sustainable place. Thanks to these investments and innovations, renewables are today the cheapest and fastest-growing source of energy, bringing sustainable development to the world.

As with many other indicators for science and technology development, this chart is again a reality check for anyone in Europe who thinks “decoupling/derisking” from China on the grounds of whatever we get told from across the Atlantic is a way forward. In the EU, we already gave up on reliable an affordable energy/raw materials from Russia (again on grounds of whatever we got told from across the Atlantic), and now we are also happy to throw away access to relevant technology. Prosperity and wealth for European citizens requires real diversification and collaboration with as many nations as possible to minimize dependence on a single global actor.

🌿 Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future 🌿 We are excited to share a significant development in Singapore’s journey towards net zero emissions by 2050. The National Research Foundation (NRF) has launched a S$90 million programme to fund groundbreaking research into hydrogen use and sustainable chemicals. This initiative is set to propel Singapore into a new era of low-carbon energy alternatives. Key highlights of the programme include: - Research into hydrogen utilisation and combustion technologies. - Development of sustainable chemicals and biofuels. - Engineering microbes to convert carbon dioxide into valuable products. - Creating ammonia-ready fuel cells for power generation. This ambitious effort involves leading researchers from NUS, NTU, and top international experts, and aims to significantly reduce industrial emissions and advance green energy solutions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdhCiU4B 🔹 RIC is here to help firms secure funding for innovative projects like these. Let’s work together to drive sustainability and innovation in your business. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in securing the necessary grants to contribute to a greener future! #Sustainability #Innovation #NetZero #HydrogenEconomy #GreenEnergy #BusinessGrants #Singapore

Innovation Indicator 2024 by Roland Berger The Innovation Indicator 2024, presented by Roland Berger and the BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., analyses the development of the #innovation capacity of important economies. "Innovations are the driving force behind competitiveness, #prosperity, and #growth. A country that aims to succeed in the future must create the right conditions for research and #innovation policies today, and initiate the necessary momentum." Stefan Schaible "The top positions in the overall ranking of the 2024 Innovation Indicator are once again occupied by smaller #nations, as in previous years. #Switzerland remains in first place with 71 points, followed by Singapore, which increased its score by three points to reach 68. #Denmark also achieved 68 points, making it one of the most dynamic and innovative countries in the world. It improved its performance by an impressive eight points and leads in several key #technologies, such as #energy technology and #biotechnology. The positive developments in #Singapore and #Denmark have brought the top three countries closer together, while the gap between them and the next-ranked countries—#Sweden (58 points), #Ireland (55), and #Finland (52)—has widened significantly" More information: https://lnkd.in/dvvVWB4b #Innovation #technologies #nations #energy #biotechnology

Today, ☀️ 🌬️ 💧 Oct. 8th - #Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day-, we celebrate the advances of Hydrogen´s industry💦🔋   As said in V European Investment Forum, last week in #Uruguay, by the #European Commissioner for #Energy, Kadri Simson, “Uruguay is on the way to become a leader in the development and exportation of renewable energies”♻️ ✔️ 🇺🇾This May 2024, Uruguayan Delegation had its own stand in the #World #Hydrogen 2024 Exhibition in Rotterdam https://lnkd.in/diQQnkmZ Uruguay Hydrogen Route: 🔗  https://lnkd.in/didWaje7 ✔️ 🇦🇷Following the Rio de la Plata, in #Argentina, #H2 is also promising! A specific legal framework for #Hidrogen investment is under development⚖️ Proposal: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dS6E_YjF Asociación Uruguaya de Mujeres en Energía - AUME , #AMES, AMIN · Asociación de Mujeres en la Ingeniería, AMES Argentina, Asociación Uruguaya de Hidrógeno-AUH, H2 Perú, Asociación Peruana de Hidrógeno, AeH2 Asociación Española del Hidrógeno, AHK Uruguay - Cámara de Comercio e Industria Uruguayo-Alemana AHK Argentina - Cámara de Industria y Comercio Argentino Alemana DREICON GCE Counsellors at Law Centro de Posgrados en Ingeniería de la Universidad de Montevideo; Observatorio de Energía y Desarrollo Sustentable, Facultad de Ingeniería - Udelar H2LAC, CEARE - UBA Centro de Estudios de la Actividad Regulatoria Energética, AAEE Asociación Argentina Energía Eólica, Centro de Innovación en Organización Industrial (CINOI), Fraunhofer IEE, Women In Green Hydrogen, Cámara Mercantil Uruguay-Italia, Uruguay XXI #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #DiaMundialDelHidrógeno #HidrógenoVerde #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #NationalHidrogenDay #cleanenergy #energy #netzero #InternationalBusiness #ESG #Compliance

You might have missed that the Commission presented a new strategy to boost European advanced materials industry. "Advanced materials" is a broad term that refers to materials engineered to have some "superpowers" compared to traditional materials. With them it is possible to make cool stuff like super tough airplanes or bendy phone screens. It turns out we need them for renewable energy, batteries, zero-emission buildings, semiconductors, medicines and much more and as usual Europe is not investing as much as it should. In terms of funding for this sector, Commission will mobilise 500m under a co-programmed partnership (but half should be private money), look into potential IPCEIs, increase support via EIC, Innovation Fund, STEP and InvestEU.

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 The following are the Key Points: 1) Singapore commits $90 million to hydrogen and green chemistry research. 2) Investment aims to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. 3) Focus on innovative solutions for sustainable energy and chemical processes. 4) Research to drive advancements in green tech and eco-friendly practices. 5) Collaboration between government, academia, and industry for impactful results. #Singapore #Hydrogen #GreenChemistry #NetZero2050 #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #ResearchFunding #Innovation #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #EcoFriendly #GreenTech #EnergyTransition #EnvironmentalImpact #CleanEnergy

The future success of a company depends on its ability to harness sustainability as a driver of innovation and growth - is the opening statement of our annual report 2023! There could be not better place to work for me right now and to invest my own creativity to get the #GreenTransition done. We can make a difference for our future. Could there be a better reason to get up and out every morning? #Sustainability #Innovation #Biotechnology https://lnkd.in/dscXzWYp