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CO2 Smart Use halts its activities
In 2016, we joined forces with 26 partners to create a CO2 Smart Grid. CO2 Smart Grid was the predecessor of the CO2 Smart Use platform. Together with our partners, we carried out a thorough feasibility study on the prospects of a smart grid distributing CO2 in the western part of the Netherlands.

LOOKING FOR CASES – CCU HACKATHON
On November 4th, we are organizing a hackathon on CCU. More specifically, we will explore the world of building materials that capture CO2 and store it permanently. The reason for organizing this hackathon is creating awareness of and knowledge about these solutions, that can help us achieve our public and private goals on CO2 reduction.

Carbon8 Systems deployed its CO₂ntainer to Vicat Group’s cement
The global cement industry is responsible for 8% of global emissions and is facing increasing pressure to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts. Vicat has committed to reducing its CO₂ emissions by 2030 and is targeting climate neutrality by 2050. As part of its sustainability goals, the company started working with the UK-based Carbon8 Systems.

TATA STEEL CHOOSES HYDROGEN, KILLING ATHOS PROJECT AT THE SAME TIME
TATA Steel announces that it will choose a hydrogen route to become a sustainable steel producer. This news follows the report from RIVM on the pollution in the IJmuiden region from its factories. Now the ATHOS project will be cancelled.

Launch Documentary: CO2 as a Feedstock
Today, we launched out CCU documentary: CO2 as a Feedstock. We’ve been working the last couple months on the video to spread the word on CCU, its possibilities and future. And now it is live!

COULD A SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PLANT BE ESTABLISHED IN ESTONIA?
The Estonian state has set itself the goal of achieving climate neutrality, and an important step in this regard is Eesti Energia’s decision to stop producing electricity from oil shale before 2030. Petrus Postma recently visited Estonia, believes that a high-tech plant for the production of sustainable aviation fuel would be a good substitute for this economy, using surplus bio and wood waste.

Voltachem Power-2-X Tour Webinar: Electrochemical CO2 Utilization
On June 30th 2021 VoltaChem organized the second edition of the VoltaChem Power-2-X Tour. The topic: ‘Opportunities in electrochemical CO2 utilization: From high-value products to high-volume impact’. The talk show was broadcast live from Total Research & Technology Feluy, Belgium.

SUBSIDY SCHEME TSE INDUSTRY – RVO
Is your company investigating options for cheaper, climate neutral and/or circular products and services? Are you working together with other companies or researchers in a partnership? Then you might be eligible for the TSE Industry scheme.
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