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Turning CO2 into carbon black

AS part of a project to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) by turning it into pure carbon black, the project partners are to build the world’s first container-scale facility for the process. Carbon black, mainly produced using fossil petroleum thus far, is highly pure carbon in powder form and can be used by industry as a raw material for high tech applications.

Type: News

Energy and medical research experts to share Covid-19 safety lessons at IChemE Hazards conference

ICHEME has announced that process safety experts from the energy and medical research sectors will discuss the challenges faced dealing with Covid-19, at the Institution’s coming Hazards Australasia conference.

Type: News

IChemE Energy Centre responds to UK Clean Growth Strategy

THE IChemE Energy Centre has welcomed the UK’s Clean Growth Strategy and investment in carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS), but says more could be done to enhance its impact.

Type: News

Solvay plans to split into two independent companies

SOLVAY has announced that it is reviewing plans to split into two independently-traded companies, which it says will allow each to focus on their distinctive business models.

Type: News

Australian universities join forces to commercialise clean tech

AUSTRALIA’S University of New South Wales Sydney (UNSW) and University of Newcastle have received more than A$200m to help industry rapidly commercialise technologies for clean energy and recycling.

Type: News

Study investigates energy efficiencies to reduce emissions at Ineos Grangemouth

INEOS, co-funded by the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF), will conduct a feasibility study to look at improving energy efficiencies and reducing emissions at its primary manufacturing asset at its Grangemouth site in Scotland – the KG ethylene plant.

Type: News

Plastic Energy opens new R&D labs at Loughborough

RECYCLING technology firm Plastic Energy has opened new research and development labs and a dedicated office space at Loughborough University, UK, a move that builds on a decade-long partnership between the two research teams.

Type: News

Reports: Ineos in talks with Rolls-Royce to build nuclear plant at Grangemouth refinery

INEOS is reportedly in talks with Rolls-Royce about using its small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology to power the Grangemouth refinery in Scotland.

Type: News

Birmingham precious metal experts to work together in 3D printing

UNIVERSITY of Birmingham researchers are teaming up with Cooksongold Additive Manufacturing to develop precious metal alloys for additive manufacturing, as part of a drive by the UK’s Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to boost economic growth and showcase the breadth of research and innovation across the country.

Type: News

UNSW Sydney launches decarbonisation institute to support industry and government net zero plans

AUSTRALIA’s University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has launched a new institute dedicated to decarbonising the country’s emission-heavy industries, including cement and steel.

Type: News

IChemE sets up new SIG to support members of the oil and gas industry

ICHEME has launched a new special interest group (SIG) to support members in the oil and gas sector through the industry’s energy transition.

Type: News

Cornell researchers develop ‘win-win’ method for upcycling gold from electronics waste for CO2 conversion

CORNELL University researchers have developed a new method of extracting gold from electronic waste, which can then be used to convert CO2 into organic compounds.

Type: News

Orica saves 1m t of emissions at Australian explosives site

ORICA has installed technology at its Kooragang Island chemicals site in Australia that has saved 1m t of emissions, significantly reducing the environmental footprint of one of the country’s largest emitters.

Type: News

ExxonMobil arbitration could stop US$53bn Chevron/Hess merger

EXXONMOBIL has filed for arbitration in a bid to stop Chevron from getting Hess’s 30% stake in the prolific Stabroek block, as part of its US$53bn acquisition of the company.

Type: News

Australia invests US$42m in CCS projects tackling hard-to-abate industries

THE AUSTRALIAN government has awarded A$65m (US$42m) worth of grants to carbon capture projects using emerging technologies to reduce emissions from hard-to-abate industries.

Type: News

Let it Rain

Research is underway to enhance cloud seeding - in a bid to boost freshwater supplies

Type: Feature

Covestro announces nine-figure investment into Ohio polycarbonate plant

GERMAN chemicals manufacturer Covestro has announced a nine-figure investment to expand its polycarbonate production facility in Hebron, Ohio.

Type: News

Australian hydrogen energy storage project receives US$2.4m investment

RESEARCHERS in Australia have received a A$3.5m (US$2.4m) investment to develop a system that stores renewable energy as hydrogen. The technology could allow for cheaper and safer storage for renewable energy.

Type: News

BP invests US$30m in alternative protein production startup

BP has invested US$30m in startup Calysta’s “breakthrough” technology, which uses bacteria to produce single-cell protein from natural gas and could help to improve food security.

Type: News

Chevron agrees US$6.5bn sale of Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale assets

Chevron agrees US$6.5bn sale of Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale assets

Type: News