EVENTS
2023
24 February
BASF, a leading battery materials producer, has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with Tenova Advanced Technologies (TAT) of Yokneam, Israel, for its battery recycling prototype plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. Both companies agreed to jointly optimize the hydrometallurgical recycling process, leveraging TAT’s novel process for the recovery and production of lithium, which includes lithium solvent
24 February
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced that their Styroflex SBC product is a superior, cost-effective binder for bio based products such as cork. The new solution is a cork-Styroflex-compound requiring no further additives or additional binders. It is expected to be a cost-effective and fully recyclable alternative to commonly used Polyurethane based
24 February
P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of maritime services globally has announced plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV’s) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). Powered by alternative energy, the vessel will be the first-of-its-kind within the company’s fast-expanding portfolio of specialised offshore products and services. Set to start operations in the third quarter
3 March
Leading engine injection system manufacturer Woodward, has announced it is developing a comprehensive new range of injection systems applicable for new and future fuel powered engines including methanol and ammonia. Designed to support the global energy transition to low carbon fuels, the comprehensive portfolio of injection systems for P2X fuels in large engines will range
3 March
Masdar, a global clean energy powerhouse, is entering the geothermal energy sector, through a strategic investment in Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), one of the world’s largest geothermal players. The investment marks Masdar’s entry into geothermal energy, in the second-largest geothermal market in the world. HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced
3 March
Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its machines while reducing
3 March
10 March
As interest in residential energy storage solutions continues to climb in the UK, GoodWe, a leading solar PV and energy storage solutions manufacturer, has seen uptake for its latest low-voltage lithium battery series increase significantly. The Lynx Home U Series is a low-voltage lithium battery designed especially for residential applications, helping homeowners to increase self-consumption
10 March
First Hydrogen Corp has revealed new images outlining the vision for its Generation II concept vehicle, which will be available with either fuel cell electric or battery electric drive trains. The latest sketches show the design process that the company is undertaking with global mobility experts EDAG Group. The images show the vehicle’s overall form
10 March
bp pulse, one of the leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks in the UK and APCOA Parking Group, the UK’s leading provider of tailored parking solutions with an established presence in Europe, have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe. Under the agreement,
20 March
The battery in battery-electric vehicles usually generates direct current. Before this can provide propulsion via the electric motor, it must be converted into alternating current. This is done by an inverter. This electronic component also controls the motor speed. It is undisputed that an inverter perfectly matched to the motor characteristics has a decisive influence
20 March
A Smart Spraying Solution from Bosch BASF Smart Farming will enter first series production at Herbert Dammann GmbH this month. Combining Bosch’s high-tech camera sensor technology and software, with the advanced digital agronomic decision engine of xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions, the Smart Spraying Solution will be integrated into Dammann’s range of intelligent crop protection sprayers.
24 March
John Auckland, the Co-Founder and CEO of the UK-based start-up, Seafields a blue carbon project which aims to remove 1Gt of carbon each year when fully operational has responded to the inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report by scientists, released on the 20th March. The report stressed that there are multiple, feasible and effective
24 March
PoGo, the newly launched ultra-rapid EV charging network, has signed a major partnership agreement with Kew Green Hotels which will create 40 new accessible EV charging hubs at hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, voco and Courtyard by Marriott. The EV charging hubs will be in prime locations across the UK and will
24 March
FourJaw has expanded its award-winning manufacturing analytics platform with an energy monitoring capability, aimed at promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and reducing energy costs. The new feature provides real-time and historical insights into energy usage by machine, cell or factory, helping manufacturers understand their energy consumption better. With this knowledge, they can implement measures to reduce
31 March
Innovative Biovate Hygienics has announced the ground-breaking launch of one of the world’s first plastic free paper bottles for commercial cleaning products. The fast-growing start-up was co-founded last year by experienced environmental entrepreneur Nick Winstone with a mission to drive sustainable change in all markets that use cleaning products. The ‘Zero Compromise’ range – in
31 March
Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Antin Infrastructure Partners, through its NextGen platform, announced the formation of a joint venture to create the world’s first large-scale tire recycling group. Supported by Michelin, this new innovative European player will accelerate the circular economy in the tire industry. The JV plans to establish end-of-life tires recycling plants across Europe,
31 March
In a UK industry first, energystore is launching a new low-carbon footprint insulation product range, energystore+, which is combining climate protection with high product quality. With these products, energystore will provide a significant opportunity for their customers to reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings. In general, insulation of buildings, whether new construction or renovation,
6 April
bp and Uber announced a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s commitment to become a zero-tailpipe emissions mobility platform in the US, Canada and Europe by 2030 and globally by 2040. The agreement, thought to be an industry first between a ride-hailing platform and an integrated
6 April
Few vehicles in automotive history have acquired such a large fan base and genuine cult status over the decades as Volkswagen’s good old Bulli. With the ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s first fully electric bus, the Group has succeeded in transferring this feeling into the age of electric mobility. Just a few months after its market launch,
6 April
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, strengthened its commitment to tackling climate change through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) made with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to support their effort to set science-based targets for their net zero goals. EGPC is setting these targets within the framework of the “Egypt Vision 2030”
