The decarbonized power generated will be supplied through the local power utility AES-Ohio, the University of Dayton, which meets 100 percent of the university’s electricity needs.

This project marks a significant advancement in the University of Dayton’s commitment to sustainable energy, with the potential to reduce its carbon footprint by more than 70 percent.

By capturing wasted heat at Tallgrass’s Rockies Express Pipeline compressor station, Turboden’s solution will contribute to decarbonizing the US oil and gas sector and promote sustainable development.

There’s a growing demand for decarbonized energy, and Tallgrass is committed to identifying existing resources, such as wasted industrial heat, that can produce decarbonized power. We’re confident we’ve identified the right team for this project and look forward to working with Turboden to deliver it for the benefit of our customer, noted Justin Campbell, VP of Power and Transmission at Tallgrass.

A 10 MWe ORC

The facility will feature a 10 MWe ORC system with an air-cooled condenser designed to recover wasted heat from three existing gas turbines.

Known for its high availability and flexibility, Turboden’s solution offers fully automated operations with minimal maintenance costs, while being water-free.

Beyond supporting the University of Dayton’s energy sustainability objectives, the project offers significant benefits for other potential stakeholders.

These benefits include the ability to generate and deliver decarbonized electricity through power purchase agreements (PPAs), enhanced sustainability of operations, and reduced energy consumption.

Additionally, the waste heat to power technology is eligible for various tax credits and incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The environmental benefits of this project are profound, with an expected generation of up to 85 GWh of emission-free energy and a consequent reduction of over 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).

This project exemplifies Turboden’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy innovation toward a cleaner, decarbonized future. The success of this project, along with numerous other projects and opportunities in North America, has led us to consider opening a U.S.-based subsidiary to enhance our operations and presence in the region, said Paolo Bertuzzi, CEO and Managing Director at Turboden.

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The study will determine the optimal size of a recovery system that would be the most energy-efficient combined with the bioproduct mill, as well as the cooling and logistical requirements of the system.

The goal is to use the electricity, heat, and steam generated in the bioproduct mill as efficiently as possible so that no waste heat is generated.

This work follows on from the carbon capture study launched in 2023. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture using an amine solution is an existing proven technology that has been used for decades around the world.

However, combining this technology with a pulp or bioproduct mill is progressive.

After the investigation with ANDRITZ, the project will proceed to the pilot phase in Metsä Group’s mill area in Rauma in 2025.

Wood-based CO₂ to replace fossil raw materials

If carbon capture proves viable, a new high-volume wood-based raw material will emerge for the forest industry.

Our goal at Metsä Group is to process northern wood into increasingly valuable products. If implemented, carbon dioxide capture would open up opportunities for a significant new chemical industry in Finland and boost the Finnish hydrogen economy, said Sari Pajari-Sederholm, EVP Strategy at Metsä Group.

Metsä Group generates about 12 million tonnes of wood-based CO₂ annually, which could be used as a raw material for fossil substitutes as the related technology and markets develop.

For example, renewable hydrogen and wood-based CO₂ could be used to produce synthetic methane and methanol which in turn could be used as raw materials in the chemical industry.

The investigation by ANDRITZ and Metsä Group is pioneering work in carbon dioxide capture and the first step towards the production of renewable fuels from wood-based carbon dioxide. Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are increasing the demand for renewable fuels, which can be met by the side streams from bioproduct mills, said Klaus Bärnthaler, VP of Sales and Business Development, Carbon Capture at ANDRITZ.

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The recently signed agreement to design a biogas plant at Perstorp’s industrial park is a step towards the goal.

The plant’s capacity is planned to be 130 GWh of biomethane aka renewable natural gas (RNG) and 17,000 tonnes of liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) per year and is expected to be completed in 2027.

Biogas is an important piece of the puzzle in Perstorp’s efforts to switch to renewable and recycled raw materials, so contributing to increased production of this important raw material is something we are very happy about. We believe that biogas production in Sweden needs to be increased fivefold to satisfy the industry’s needs, and this initiative is a step on the way, said Michael Cronqvist, Site Manager at Perstorp.

The planning process is considering the possibility of connecting the plant to the gas grid to distribute the gas to western Sweden and northern Europe.

We are very pleased to be able to take another step towards our long-term goal and have the opportunity to contribute to the green transition within the industry sector. Perstorp is a pioneer within the Swedish industrial sector as an advocate for biogas, and we are proud to be able to take the next step in this project, said Michael Wallis Olausson, VP of Growth at Biokraft.

The plant will use approximately 300,000 tonnes of substrate per year, of which a large majority is manure and other residues from agriculture and the food industry.

The same amount of processed biofertilizer will also leave the plant and go back to agriculture, where it can supplement or replace fossil fertilizer and contribute to the green transition.

New site

Previously, the biogas plant in Perstorp was planned for another site, however, after positive dialogues with both residents, the municipality, and Perstorp, this possibility within Perstorp’s industrial park was identified.

Perstorp municipality is a very suitable place to build a biogas plant. It is close to northern Europe, has good road connections, and is located in a landscape where there is good access to manure and organic waste from surrounding farms. In the dialogues we had prior to the design of our original site, Perstorp’s industrial park was highlighted as an opportunity and we are happy about that today. Now we have the opportunity to build a larger facility with better scalability and significantly better infrastructure. We have the residents of Perstorp to thank for that, ended Michael Wallis Olausson.

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Headed by Cryogenic Industries, Inc. in California, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group global experience in developing and manufacturing cryogenic pumps for more than 70 years and alternative fuels fueling stations for 26 years is attracting companies like SK Plug Hyverse that want capable partners to help grow South Korea’s hydrogen infrastructure and economy.

SK Plug Hyverse is a tremendous partner for Nikkiso in South Korea because together we bring exceptional capabilities and people to support South Korea’s progressive approach to establishing a competitive hydrogen economy. Nikkiso admires South Korea’s productive and pragmatic approach to scaling up the hydrogen economy, and we look forward to further opportunities supporting its efforts, said Peter Wagner, CEO, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases.

Several liquid hydrogen stations in South Korea have already been commissioned, successfully fueling buses back-to-back, and ramping up to capacity.

The remaining stations in South Korea will be brought online over the next 12 months.

There aren’t many companies that have Nikkiso’s vertically integrated fueling station with in-house liquefaction systems and trailer loading systems, cryogenic pumps, vacuum insulated pipe, vacuum insulated vessels, cryogenic vaporizers, industrial controls, permitting installation, and maintenance services. We’ve been building alternative fueling stations since 1998 and are proud that the work we do supports a cleaner, healthier world, said Mike Mackey, President, Fueling & Solutions, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases.

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The company currently has seven technology installations in progress that have the capacity to capture up to 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per year.

There is no business as usual in the push toward net zero—we will accelerate decarbonization today and commercialize innovative technologies for the future. We are proud of the carbon capture plants we are delivering across various industries, with each customer being an important front-runner in its segment. Successful project deliveries are paving the way for other emitters to follow, said Egil Fagerland, newly appointed CEO of the SLB–Aker Carbon Capture joint venture.

The new SLB–Aker Carbon Capture joint venture company will be headquartered in Oslo, Norway. SLB owns 80 percent of the new company while ACC ASA owns the remaining 20 percent stake.

There is no credible pathway toward net zero without deploying carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) at scale. In the next few decades, many industries that are crucial to our modern world must rapidly adopt CCS to decarbonize. Through the joint venture, we are excited to accelerate disruptive carbon capture technologies globally, said Gavin Rennick, president of SLB’s New Energy business.

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According to the report, the pathway to reach net zero emissions by 2050 requires 17 million tonnes of hydrogen to be consumed in power generation in 2030, reaching 51 million tonnes by 2050.

The report forecasts that the deployment of renewables worldwide is set to double by the end of this decade, creating the right conditions for excess clean electricity to be used for the production of hydrogen-based, carbon-neutral fuels, and enabling 100 percent renewable power systems.

Flexible power generation is needed

Scaling up renewables alone, however, is not enough to reach global net-zero targets. Flexible power generation solutions, like engine power plants, are needed to balance fluctuating renewable energy sources.

Therefore, these solutions must be future-proofed and ready to run on sustainable fuels to fully decarbonize the energy sector.

Wärtsilä is addressing this need through its new hydrogen-ready engine power plant, which can be converted to run on 100 percent hydrogen.

We will not meet global climate goals or fully decarbonize our power systems without flexible, zero-carbon power generation, which can quickly ramp up and down to support intermittent wind and solar. We must be realistic that natural gas will play a part in our power systems for years to come. Our fuel-flexible engines can use natural gas today to provide flexibility and balance, enabling renewable power to thrive. They can then be converted to run-on hydrogen when it becomes readily available: future-proofing the journey to net zero, said Anders Lindberg, President at Wärtsilä Energy.

The new engine power plant is a significant step beyond existing technology, which can run on natural gas and 25 volume percent (vol%) hydrogen blends.

This is a major milestone for us as a company, and the energy transition more generally, as our hydrogen-ready engines will enable the 100 percent renewable power systems of tomorrow, Anders Lindberg said.

Based on the Wärtsilä 31 engine platform

According to the company, the Wärtsilä 31 engine platform, which the hydrogen-ready power plant is based on, is the most efficient in the world.

It synchronizes with the grid within 30 seconds from the start command, ensures energy security through fuel flexibility, and offers unparalleled load-following capabilities and high part load efficiency.

It has completed more than 1 million running hours, with over 1 GW installed capacity globally.

Wärtsilä’s 100 percent hydrogen-ready engine power plant concept based on the Wärtsilä 31 engine platform has been certified by TÜV SÜD, demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety.

TÜV SÜD’s H2-Readiness certification consists of three stages with three corresponding certificates. Wärtsilä has now achieved the first stage with a Concept Certificate for the conceptual design of its engine power plant.

The 100 percent hydrogen-ready engine is expected to be available for orders in 2025, and available for delivery from 2026.

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CVEC has been a dedicated partner for many years, and we are excited to implement our DCO Technology at their facility. This advancement will enable CVEC to achieve unprecedented oil yields, further establishing its role as a leader in the ethanol and distilled spirits industry, said Neal Jakel, President of Fluid Quip Technologies.

FQT’s “DCO Technology” enhances the mechanical separation of distillers’ corn oil from whole stillage, directing it into the thin stillage stream and clarifying the stream to reduce fine solids before reaching the evaporation and oil recovery systems.

This process not only increases corn oil yields but also improves the efficiency of evaporators, leading to lower energy consumption and reduced operational costs.

We are eager to see the substantial benefits of FQT’s DCO Technology in action. At CVEC, our goal is to remain at the forefront of industry innovations, and this technology is a crucial part of that mission, said Chad Friese, General Manager of CVEC.

The integration of DCO Technology is part of FQT’s broader “Maximized Stillage Co-products” (MSC) protein systems.

This strategic addition positions the technology as a foundational element for future advancements, including the production of high-value proteins.

Fluid Quip Technologies and Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company remain committed to pushing the boundaries of efficiency and innovation in the ethanol industry.

This partnership underscores their dedication to operational excellence and sustainable technological advancements.

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Republic Services is investing in sustainability innovation to provide decarbonization solutions for our customers, and our Lightning Renewables partnership with Archaea Energy is a prime example. We’re proud to celebrate the first of the approximately 40 RNG projects in the Lightning Renewables portfolio. Together, we’re helping create a more sustainable worldsaid Jon Vander Ark, President and CEO of Republic Services.

Standardized modular design

Traditionally, RNG plants have been custom-built, but AMD allows plants to be built on skids with interchangeable components.

Using a standardized modular design leads to faster builds than previous industry standards.

From the start, our focus has been opening plants safely and reliably, and demonstrating progress and growth. Continuing to build momentum with the Lightning Renewables JV, the Fort Wayne plant is just the beginning of our incredible partnership with Republic Services to capture landfill emissions and provide customers with lower-emission, lower-carbon fuel, said Starlee Sykes, CEO of Archaea Energy.

Largest RNG producer

The Fort Wayne AMD plant will convert landfill gas (LFG), a natural byproduct of the decomposition of waste, collected from Republic Services’ landfill into RNG, the use of which can lead to local air quality benefits and an increase and diversity of domestic energy production, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Once fully operational, the Fort Wayne plant is expected to process up to 6,400 scfm into RNG – enough gas to heat more than 25,000 homes annually, according to the EPA’s Landfill Gas Energy Benefits Calculator.

With the 2022 acquisition of Archaea, bp is now the largest RNG producer in the US, enhancing its ability to support customers’ decarbonization goals and progressing its aim to reduce the average lifecycle carbon intensity of the energy products it sells.

The Lightning Renewables JV portfolio supports Archaea’s intended growth to greater than 50 million mmbtus per year by 2030. It directly supports Republic Services’ long-term sustainability goal to reuse 50 percent more biogas by 2030 beneficially.

The JV’s portfolio of projects will bring Republic’s total landfill gas-to-energy portfolio to more than 100.

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It is made from renewable ethanol produced by a method called Conventional Alcohol Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO), a technology invented at ORNL.

Energy-dense renewable hydrocarbon

Upgrading ethanol using CADO resulted in a more energy-dense hydrocarbon product that can be blended at higher quantities without changes to car and truck engines.

According to Vertimass, the use of the blendstock could eliminate 560 billion pounds of new carbon dioxide (CO₂) accumulation in the atmosphere as it replaces a portion of the fossil fuels required for conventional gasoline production.

After licensing the technology, Vertimass collaborated with ORNL, DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), and others, to optimize CADO, test it under varying conditions, analyze the techno-economic and life-cycle sustainability of the process, and develop data for commercialization.

Further technology development

Vertimass is also refining the technology to produce renewable propane and chemical feedstocks for other products like plastics, nylon, paints, and detergents.

The company has entered into an agreement with UGI Corporation to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bioLPG, with a goal of 20 production plants over 15 years.

The project was supported by the BioEnergy Science Center at ORNL, which is funded by BETO, the DOE Biological and Environmental Research program, and ORNL’s Laboratory-Directed Research and Development program.

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Lallemand will integrate the business and associated employees in its Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) business unit based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI). As of June 1, all business activities have been taken over by Lallemand.

LBDS is a leading global supplier of fermentation ingredients and technical solutions, and this acquisition demonstrates LBDS’s commitment to the fuel ethanol and alcohol industries.

LBDS has partnered with BASF’s bioenergy business since 2017, jointly developing the expression of gluco- and alpha amylase enzymes in bioengineered yeast, now widely used in the North American ethanol production market.

We see the capabilities of BASF’s bioenergy team and its Spartec® products and pipeline technologies as highly complementary with ours. By combining resources and R&D programs, we will be even better placed to meet our global customers’ requirements, said Angus Ballard, President and General Manager of LBDS.

BASF remains focused on its enzyme activities in the animal feed and detergent markets.

It will continue to provide agronomic solutions for farmers to produce low-carbon intensity crops for the bioenergy industry.

Lallemand is the best owner of the bioenergy enzymes business. Their dedication to the biofuel industry, along with their complementary portfolio and global presence, will create new opportunities for growth, said Daniel Wilms, VP of Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability at BASF’s Nutrition & Health division.

Both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial and commercial terms of the agreement.

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