Entwicklung eines hochwertigen CO2-armen Biokraftstoffs
Forschungsprojekt REDIFUEL
Das übergeordnete Ziel von REDIFUEL ist die nachhaltige Nutzung verschiedener biogener Rohstoffe zur Herstellung eines erneuerbaren Diesel-Biokraftstoffs, der in jedem Mischungsverhältnis mit herkömmlichen Kraftstoffen kompatibel (drop-in fähig) ist.
Reducing US coal emissions through biomass and carbon capture
A new study, led by Piera Patrizio, a researcher in the IIASA Ecosystems Services and Management Program, has modeled the numbers associated with the impacts of cutting coal plants while at the same time employing techniques for BECCS.
2nd EU-India conference on Advanced Bio Fuels
12th -14th Mar, 2019 at New Delhi, India
The 2nd bilateral EU-India Conference on Advanced Biofuels will be held at New Delhi, India during 11th – 14th March, 2019.
Global Bioenergies: Letters of intent for purchases
Global Bioenergies announced signature of thirteen letters of intent from French and international industrial leaders for purchases totalling 49 ,000to 64,000 tons of isobutene and Derivatives annually. This covers the total production capacity of the planned IBN-One plant.
Heathrow offers landing charge incentive to first electric-powered commercial flight
As part of efforts to encourage airlines to invest in electric technology and speed up the arrival of zero-emissions flights, Heathrow Airport has announced it will offer free landing charges for a year to the first electric or electric-hybrid commercial flight into the airport and then entering regular service. Heathrow estimates at current price levels, the prize would be worth nearly £1 million ($1.3m) to the operator.
Setting European aviation on a pathway to decarbonisation by 2050
A new study, one of the first, examines whether a credible pathway to zero or near zero emissions exists for European aviation.
A Clean Planet for all A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy
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The EU has already started the modernization and transformation towards a climate neutral economy and will continue to lead global efforts. In order to respond to the recent IPCC report and contribute to stabilizing the climate in this century, the EU should by 2050 be among the first to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and lead the way worldwide. To do so, the EU needs to step up its efforts.
Rising energy consumption slows EU progress on renewables and energy efficiency targets
Progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union, putting at risk the EU’s ability to achieve its energy and emissions reduction targets.
G20 Countries Must Act Quickly to Decarbonise The Transport Sector
According to a new report, CO2 emissions from transport are still rising. If immediate action is not taken, more radical measures will be unavoidable in the future.
Biodiesel leads UK in biofuels that meet sustainability criteria
The U.K. Department for Transport has published preliminary data on its Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation for a portion of 2018. Of the biofuel that has met sustainability criteria, 59 percent was biodiesel, followed by 38 percent ethanol.
Think Tank für Bioökonomie: BOKU schließt sich mit fünf Unis zusammen
Die Universität für Bodenkultur (Boku) will ihre Zusammenarbeit auf dem Feld der Bioökonomie mit fünf anderen europäischen Universitäten intensivieren. Unter dem Titel "European Bioeconomy University" soll eine Art Think Tank zu diesem Thema entstehen, hieß es in einer gemeinsamen Aussendung.
UFOP publishes special report "Biodiesel 2017/2018"
With the special report "Biodiesel 2017/2018", the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) annually summarizes the most important chapters from its annual report on biodiesel.
Renewables 2018: IEA analysis and forecast to 2023
Global renewable energy consumption increased more than 5% in 2017 – three times faster than total final energy consumption.
IEA Bioenergy Task 37 Country report summaries 2017
Task 37 on biogas has published the new 2017 Country Report Summary for 15 member countries.
IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C approved by governments
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society, the IPCC said in a new assessment.
Beitrag europäischer Biokraftstoffe zu mehr Klimaschutz im Verkehr gesichert
BDBe: Potenzial von Bioethanol ausschöpfen
Der Bundesverband der deutschen Bioethanolwirtschaft (BDBe) begrüßt, dass sich nach fast zweijähriger Verhandlungsdauer mit der heutigen Abstimmung des Europäischen Parlaments über die neue Erneuerbare-Energien-Richtlinie eine Perspektive für die Hersteller zertifiziert nachhaltiger Biokraftstoffe bietet.
BASF produces EU-REDcert-methanol
BASF has started production of methanol according to the biomass balance approach; the product name is EU-REDcert-methanol.
European Parliament: ambitious targets on renewables and energy efficiency
Parliament confirmed the provisional agreement reached with the Council in June on energy efficiency, renewables and governance of the Energy Union - three important legislative files that are part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package.
International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future 2019â€
The programme for the 16th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" is now online www.kraftstoffe-der-zukunft.com. The organizers cordially invite to attend the conference on 21st and 22nd January 2019 in Berlin.
Transformations needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The World in 2050 (TWI2050) is a global multi-year, multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary research initiative designed to provide a science-based, integrative approach to address all 17 SDGs. The new report brings together the work of more than 60 authors from 20 organizations.
