Accounting concerns mean uptake of global trading mechanism has been slow The global carbon trading mechanism that was a flagship achievement of last year’s UN climate talks has been slow to take off, according to data from analytics platform Sylvera.
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SVT: Neste’s “green” aviation fuel contains banned palm oil
The production of palm oil contributes to deforestation, threatens wildlife and can produce even more emissions than traditional fossil fuel. The world’s largest producer of aviation biofuel, Finnish fuel firm Neste, has been using banned palm oil instead of recycled cooking oil, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT. An SVT…
Continue ReadingGreenhouse & White HDPE Liner Installation
Our crew started by cleaning the floor to ensure a smooth surface. High-quality white HDPE liner is laid down for enhanced durability, waterproofing, and optimal light reflection to support algae growth. This upgrade improves the customer research environment and sets the stage for more efficient experiments ahead. Installation for University…
Continue ReadingInstallation of 1500L Tubular Photobioreactor (PBR) in Bangi
Project Overview The Tubular PBR focused is a high-efficiency, closed-loop photobioreactor designed to optimize algae growth under controlled conditions. Unlike open pond systems, tubular PBRs provide superior contamination control, higher biomass yields and precise regulation of light, temperature and nutrients.
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From Ancient Blooms to Future Change: Southern Ocean Algae and Earth’s Climate
Ancient Algae, Modern Lessons Roughly 14,000 years ago, during the end of the last Ice Age, massive blooms of the algae Phaeocystis thrived in the Southern Ocean. These blooms absorbed large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, significantly slowing global warming at a time when Earth’s climate was…
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Microalgae Oil: A Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil for Biodiesel Production
Yes, microalgae oil can be used to produce biodiesel. It’s considered a promising, next-generation biofuel feedstock. While palm oil is a common source for biodiesel today, microalgae offer several key advantages that could make them a superior alternative in the future.
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Chitose plans to operate 10 mln hectares of microalgae production facilities
Chitose Group, with its operations in Japan, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Vietnam, planned to produce a wide range of products for commercial use, such as chemicals, cosmetics, fuels, feeds and foods using microalgal biomass.
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s plantation crackdown raises regulatory risks for Malaysian firms – CIMB Securities
Malaysian plantation firms face growing regulatory risks as Indonesia seizes land lacking forestry permits or in violation of land-use law, CIMB Securities flagged
Continue ReadingMainboard-listed Oiltek in talks over a sustainable aviation fuel pilot plant programme in Sarawak
Mainboard-listed Oiltek International Limited’s subsidiary, Oiltek Sdn Bhd, is currently in discussions with SEDC Energy (SEDCE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, over a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant programme.
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Petronas Advances Downstream Business Via Bio-Based Value Chain
OVER the past 12 months, the global oil and gas sector has faced a complex business landscape, driven by fluctuating market demand, geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainties, and a growing focus on energy transition.
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