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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC
The introduction of the next generation catalyst will exceed the current capacity and improve the e-kerosene yield by 15% HAMBURG, Germany, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sasol Chemicals, a business of Sasol Ltd. (JSE: SOL: NYSE: SSL), and German startup INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) committing to the supply of Sasol's next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026. INERATEC operates the largest Power-to-Liquid (PtL) facility worldwide – called ERA ONE – for the production of e-Waxes and e-Fuels. The facility's annual production target of up to 2,500 tons of sustainable e-Fuels is enabled by Sasol's current state-of-the-art Cobalt FT catalyst. The introduction of the next generation catalyst will allow the facility to exceed the current capacity and improve the e-kerosene yield by 15%. "To date, the necessary feedstocks for e-SAF, such as green hydrogen, are quite scarce," explains Dirk Uys, VP Sales South African Chemicals. "That's why improving yields is the most important lever we have at the moment to make large-scale commercialization feasible." From the earliest tests to the recent plant opening, Sasol Chemicals has provided INERATEC with its benchmark catalysts based on the company's proprietary Fischer-Tropsch know-how. The LoI marks another milestone in the two companies' on-going collaboration, that also extends to the German-South African CARE-O-SENE research project, where both are consortium partners. The large-scale commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is a cornerstone in de-fossilizing air transportation, with commitments from industry, politics and the scientific community to speed up development and commercialization. "This is a fast-developing field. The start-up of ERA ONE early June 2025 is an important signal from INERATEC and we aim to stay a key player in the growing e-SAF market," comments Tim Böltken, Founder and Managing Director INERATEC. "Having an experienced partner like Sasol Chemicals is a hugely important aspect for our ambitions." The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, on which Sasol's benchmark catalysts are based, was discovered and patented in 1925 by German chemical scientists Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch. Since the 1950s, Sasol has developed the process as proprietary technology, making the company the world leader in this field. Proven over the last 30 years, Sasol's Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts are currently the most reliable and effective of their kind. About Sasol Sasol is a global energy and chemicals company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities. We strive to safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products globally, creating value for our stakeholders. View source version on Contacts Media contact Sunna SchulzSasol International Sign in to access your portfolio
New York Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
The Gift of a New Opera House, With a Grim Family History Attached
When the Hamburg State Opera's new general director, Tobias Kratzer, explained his plans to revitalize the company earlier this year, he said his first season was all about embracing risk. As images of models dressed in gender-bending costumes flashed across the screen at a presentation in March, Kratzer outlined a season of reinvented classics and new commissions that combined avant-garde stagings with big political themes. The creative shift is happening alongside an even riskier development for the institution: a flashy new opera house near the city's waterfront. Sitting alongside Kratzer, Hamburg's culture minister, Carsten Brosda, unveiled the plans for the new building, which is expected to cost approximately 340 million euros, around $394 million. In a rarity for Germany, where flagship cultural projects are usually financed with public funds, the construction will be financed by a private benefactor. The city will only need to provide the land and some infrastructure, like flood protection measures. Brosda said it was 'incredible' that someone was willing to 'donate an opera house to a city.' Brosda didn't mention that benefactor's name: Klaus-Michael Kühne, 88, a German billionaire. Nor did Brosda mention the controversy around the source of Kühne's fortune. His family's company, Kühne + Nagel, is one of the world's largest logistics firms, and collaborated with the Nazi regime to transport goods stolen from Jews during World War II. Unlike the leadership of most other companies implicated in the crimes of the Third Reich, Kühne has resisted calls for an investigation by independent historians into its actions during the war and publicly stated that its behavior in the Nazi era is no longer relevant. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
No bids received for Pakistan's tender for 50,000 sugar metric tons, say traders
HAMBURG: No trading companies were believed to have submitted price offers in the international tender to buy 50,000 metric tons of sugar from Pakistan which closed on Tuesday, European traders said in initial assessments. Traders said the shipment and arrival periods were regarded as having too short notice for realistic offers. The tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) sought loading from August 1-15. The entire volume purchased was sought for arrival in Pakistan by August 30. Pakistan's government had on July 8 approved plans to import 500,000 tons of sugar to help maintain price stability. Market analysts said that retail sugar prices in the country have risen sharply since January.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I'm dead' says fans as tennis ace wins bizarre trophy shaped like SHIPPING CONTAINER with replica selling for £1 online
TENNIS star Lois Boisson was handed a bizarre trophy following her stunning victory at the Hamburg Open. The French ace sealed what would be considered the biggest win of her career against Anna Bondar at the Rothenbaum Stadium. 5 Boisson, 22, came out of the final with a 7-5 6-3 win and a bizarre-looking trophy. The trophy was a 3D-printed replica of a SHIPPING CONTAINER with the MSC cargo company logo on it. The company was announced as the tournament's sponsor earlier this month. The sponsorship was revealed on MSC's Instagram page as it created a tennis court housed within a wall of shipping containers. Boisson was still able to pull off a big smile as she held up the unconventional award. She posed for a picture next to runner-up Bondar, who was presented with a more traditional silver plate. Fans were left baffled by the trophy that Boisson was handed as they reacted on social media. One posted: "It's ugly but it's practical for a move." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A second commented: "Why is the trophy a shipping crate? Somebody answer me." A third wrote: "I think it would look cool as a decoration on a shelf." Shipping company creates unique tennis court ahead of Hamburg Open A fourth joked: "She did not even get the Playmobil container truck that goes with it." A fifth said: "Is there a gift inside the box?" Another added: "I see those containers at the port." One more fan discovered that the container could be bought online for just €1.54 (£1.34). 5 They posted: "I'm dead, Lois Boisson's trophy is worth €1.54 on AliExpress." However, this does not include the plaque on the top that Boisson's trophy features. It is not the only bizarre-looking trophy that has been awarded in sports. F1 star Lando Norris was handed a Lego trophy after he won the British Grand Prix this year. The winner of the Paris-Roubaix cycling race is bestowed with a mounted cobblestone rock chunk. Fans were left asking, "WTF is that?" at the motorised trophy for Argentina's friendly match against Australia in 2023. 5
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Hamburger SV signs Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz on loan from Bayern Munich
HAMBURG, Germany — Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is joining promoted Hamburger SV from Bayern Munich on loan for next season. 'Daniel has continued to develop at FC Bayern over the past two years, and we are very pleased with him,' Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said Monday. 'He has really good skills and an outstanding character. He's always reliable in our goalkeeping team led by Manuel Neuer. Now he'll gain further experience and plenty of Bundesliga minutes at Hamburger SV.'
