Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accelerated in September 2024, driven by international cooperation, airline commitments, and infrastructure expansion. IATA launched a SAF platform to connect developers and investors, while China Eastern Airlines completed its first commercial SAF-powered flight. Major partnerships such as TotalEnergies–Air France-KLM and PT Pertamina–Airbus highlighted continued momentum in long-term supply […]

Global momentum for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) advanced in September 2024, driven by new emission goals, pilot projects, and strategic investments. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 committed to significantly cutting aviation emissions, while Malaysia outlined a national roadmap to achieve net-zero aviation emissions. The month also marked growing investor and industry participation. Brookfield Asset Management made its […]

ADI has been reporting about struggling natural gas prices over the past year. U.S. natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster again this year despite the country emerging as the top LNG exporter globally. Henry Hub benchmark prices started at $3.18 per MMBtu in the beginning of this year but fell to $1.49 per […]

The greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of plastics continues to find attention with a recent report published by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) in April 2024. In the past, this issue was looked at by McKinsey in July 2022 when they estimated life cycle GHG emissions of plastics. According to the LBNL report, in […]

Renewable electricity is becoming increasingly accessible for companies striving to meet their sustainability goals. They can either generate it themselves or procure it from third-party providers. There are seven options a chemical company can use to obtain renewable electricity, such as owned on-site generation, owned off-site generation, on-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) / operating leases, […]

In the September 2024 edition of the ADI newsletter, we analyzed the trends in U.S. natural gas prices and spotlighted emerging green electricity solutions for decarbonization. We shared highlights from the 2024 ADI Forum, featuring expert insights on LNG, CCUS, and private equity in chemicals. We explored how AI is transforming mining operations and why […]

In the September 2024 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered on how the chemical and energy sectors are increasingly focused on sustainability. This was evidenced by strategic acquisitions like LyondellBasell’s purchase of APK for advanced recycling and new plant launches dedicated to green hydrogen and waste-to-ethanol production. Major companies, including Nouryon and Evonik, […]

Recent developments in AI and machine learning (ML) technologies are changing daily operations in the mining industry. With the ability to analyze large amounts of data and provide recommendations in real-time, AI is driving change in the mining industry by improving exploration, reducing waste and improving efficiency with automation, minimizing environmental impacts, and improving the […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accelerated in August 2024, supported by advancements in technology, waste-to-fuel pathways, and strengthened policy initiatives. Capenha advanced its renewable fuel technology in Germany, while Mana and Equinor partnered in Norway to expand waste-based SAF production. Industry momentum grew through new collaborations and funding commitments. Acer and Dimerco Express […]

Global momentum for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) advanced further in August 2024, supported by new corporate alliances, technology deployment, and large-scale production plans. Amazon joined the SAF Coalition, strengthening industry collaboration, while Repsol and Iberia partnered with Inditex to expand SAF use across aviation networks. Technological progress and regional expansion continued to accelerate. Honeywell and […]

The chemical industry, a hard-to-abate sector, is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to its high energy consumption. This significant energy use is largely driven by the extensive operation of furnaces and boilers, particularly in producing products such as ethylene. To address this, the industry faces considerable pressure to decarbonize and one […]

Increasing recognition of environmental issues, like carbon emissions, has catalyzed investment in sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging is designed to reduce environmental impact while keeping both consumers and producers satisfied with functional products. Many conventional plastics do not reach this environmentally friendly threshold, but polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) offers a promising alternative to conventional plastics with its versatile […]