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Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional fuel ports

Envirotec Magazine

A study published on 9 January appears to find that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. North-West Africa (to meet European demand), and the southern Arabian Peninsula (to meet local demand and parts of south Asia).

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Komatsu to acquire American Battery Solutions

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The first equipment produced with ABS’s batteries will be used to power mining equipment in North and South America, where demand for electrification has been increasing. In the future, Komatsu plans to expand the use of batteries in construction equipment and to establish a global supply system.

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Sungrow Puts Flagship PV Inverter Solutions on Show at Intersolar South America 2019

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Sungrow's comprehensive product portfolio equipped with high reliability is installable on all type of terrain in diverse climates, which is fueling demand for more clean power for local communities.

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Researchers demonstrate using bacteria to recover metals from EV batteries

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Sebastien Farnaud, Professor of Bio-innovation and Enterprise, said: “Most of the world’s lithium lies under the Atacama Desert in South America, where mining threatens local people and ecosystems. These purified metals can be recycled indefinitely back into multiple supply chains. Find out more about the research here.

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Hydrostor inks $250 million investment for energy storage growth

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The funding will also help the energy storage company expand into markets with immediate demand for flexible energy storage, Hydrostor officials said. The company’s project pipeline represents more than 6 GW and 65 GWh and is focused in North America, South America and Australia.

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Lithium battery industry presents opportunities for water treatment experts

Envirotec Magazine

There is an array of innovations in battery recycling from existing, large recyclers extending their market footprint, to newer companies with technologies driven by reduced water and energy demands. Emerging technologies.

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Brief: Tyson bets on insect protein with strategic investment in Protix

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Image credit: Protix Why it matters: While soy remains the most commonly used ingredient in animal feed, its production is linked to rampant deforestation, particularly in South America, where soy farming has also displaced some smallholders and indigenous communities.