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Credit to Eleonora Chiarella, specialist producer Saturday 9 December 2023 UK's first air capture plant is turned on to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and turn it into jet fuel https://lnkd.in/et-yY2Hp The UK's first-ever direct air capture plant has been turned on to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and turn it into jet fuel. The machine, developed by Mission Zero Technologies in partnership with the University of Sheffield, will run on solar power to recover 50 tonnes of CO2 from the air per year and turn it into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Sky News was given exclusive access to the new plant and spoke with Nick Chadwick, Mission Zero Technologies CEO, who explained that the machine is able to "hoover vast volumes of air, separate selectively the CO2 that is in the atmosphere, and then reject the atmosphere back to where it came from without the CO2 in it". There has been a lot of excitement about direct air capture recently - with companies like Alphabet and JPMorgan Chase investing significantly in it. But some say it's not a very efficient way of removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.

The transition from “Sail Fast Then Wait (SFTW)” ⏩ “Sail Smart and Save Money and the Planet” 🚢 through the power of data and analytics.💻📉 Why not give it a try? 🤷♀️ Most of the time, the solution💡is in the “simple”. This is a prime example of achieving significant energy and carbon savings solely through the power of data and analytics—without any capital expenditures or structural changes. The brilliance lies in the win-win-win business model 🤝, where all stakeholders benefit from overcoming organizational inertia to adopt a new solution.🎯 Energy efficiency is fundamental to decarbonization and is often highlighted as the most cost-effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the near term. The solution proposed by Blue Visby Solution exemplifies this by optimizing maritime travel speeds to lower emissions and costs. This approach demonstrates how energy efficiency and increased profits from renewable energy use are central to decarbonization strategies across various sectors. Beyond reducing fuel consumption and emissions, saving money, and maintaining schedules, there are additional benefits. Avoiding prolonged waiting periods at anchor minimizes hull fouling, enhancing efficiency over time. Lowering sea speeds also improves air quality near ports and reduces underwater noise pollution. Digital solutions are key. PortXchange [B-Corp] is on the right path! #shippingindustry #decarbonization #netzero #sustainability

Capturing Carbon is not likely to be energy efficient so it means SAF is not likely to be secured for all aviations needs. “The role of carbon capture as part of the course: "Even if carbon removal technologies are considered an ”out-of-sector” mitigation measure, it is still both urgent and critical to develop these technologies as CO2 will be needed as feedstock for producing power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels." (with PtL the scalability vector beyond biogenic SAF).”

Owning an electric car stands as a pivotal step toward sustainability by significantly reducing our dependence on finite fossil fuels. In the face of global energy challenges, electric vehicles emerge as a beacon of environmental responsibility, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative. This conscientious choice not only contributes to energy security but also aligns with a collective commitment to mitigating climate change, paving the way for a greener and more resilient future. Embracing electric mobility is not merely adopting a new form of transport; it is an active contribution to the global shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. #ZebraElectronics #sustainability #electricvehiclecharging #electricvehicles #emobility #evc 

Today marks #WorldSustainableTransportDay - an opportunity to reflect on the importance of, and progress made towards, the provision of efficient and affordable transport while minimising its environmental impact. As a global leader in #electrification technology for over 20 years, we are clear on our role in addressing the impacts of climate change. Through the delivery of efficient and high-performing eDrive technologies and drivetrain systems, we are actively working to contribute to the #decarbonisation of the automotive industry. By decarbonising our products and operations through #innovation and resource #efficiency, we can help our customers reduce their own emissions. Find out more about our sustainability strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eF4NZ4ZE

A recent study by the The International Council on Clean Transportation has highlighted the urgent need for cleaner jets by 2035 to achieve net zero emissions targets. Key findings of the report include: 💡 Development of low-emission jet engines is critical 💡 Increased investment in sustainable aviation fuels 💡 Collaboration across the industry is essential for achieving net zero goals Read the full article on Energy Connects to learn more about the study's insights. #EnergyConnects #energynews #energyindustry #news #oott #sustainableaviation #energytransition

With the help of our sustainability partner, Tomorrow's Air, we’re learning more about the innovative climate technologies they support. This week we’re taking a look into how direct air capture works. As part of their curated portfolio of climate innovators that both reduce emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere, Tomorrow’s Air supports direct air capture carbon removal and permanent storage through the technology pioneered by their partner, Climeworks. Located in Iceland, Climeworks’ carbon collectors are about the size of a small car and capture carbon dioxide from ambient air. Fans draw air into the collector where carbon dioxide in the air adheres to a filter and is then heated to form concentrated CO2 that can be mineralized and stored permanently underground. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGheXYN2 You can direct funding to scale up this innovative technology with Flywire and Tomorrow’s Air. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g59YPCrZ

Breakthrough in Sustainable Aviation: Turning Waste Methane into Jet Fuel♻️ Exciting news for the aviation industry! 💯 Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a revolutionary plasma technique that converts waste-generated methane emissions into sustainable jet fuel.✈️ This innovation has the potential to create a low-carbon aviation industry and support a circular economy. Did you know that methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with concentrations in the atmosphere 2.5 times higher than pre-industrial levels? By harnessing methane emissions from landfills and converting them into sustainable fuel, we can reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Let's accelerate the transition to a low-carbon #Economy and support groundbreaking research like this! 🤝 #SustainableAviation #CircularEconomy #MethaneEmissions #LowCarbonFuture #Innovation #Linkedin100 https://lnkd.in/g5qTZnWy

This is a great example of how lowering emissions can be simple & save money. Most cargo ships follow SFTW (sail fast, then wait) which burns fuel quicker. & often results in the ship sitting idle at port waiting for a berth to become available. With improved connectivity ships can have visibility of when a berth is available & slow their speed accordingly. 17.3% is a massive emissions saving for such a simple idea - but the ships are also saving on fuel & maintenance costs. Awesome work from Blue Visby for this initiative. Oliver Floerl - you might be interested in this!

As an industry, we are pursuing a balance between conventional fuel aircraft, hydrogen-powered, electric, and SAF aircraft, as well as CO2 removal to achieve Carbon Net-Zero status by 2050. It appears that meeting this ambitious goal will be quite challenging. #AviationIndustry #CarbonNeutral #Sustainability