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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Project for biogas and bio-CO2 production launched in Oman
Muscat: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company "be'ah" and OQ Trading have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a national project focused on producing biogas (biomethane) and bio-carbon dioxide through processing organic waste at landfills and future biofacilities managed by be'ah. This collaboration aims to transform environmental challenges into promising economic opportunities by utilizing approximately 20 million cubic metres of biogas extracted from these sites – comprising roughly 40% biomethane (renewable fuel) and 60% bio-CO₂ for sustainable industrial applications. The agreement establishes a roadmap for technical-economic feasibility studies, infrastructure assessment, and commercial marketing opportunities for project outputs, creating promising local investment opportunities aligned with Oman Vision 2040 goals. Both companies emphasised that this partnership represents an integrated model of national collaboration between energy and environmental sectors, combining be'ah's waste/resource management expertise with OQ Trading's global energy capabilities to reinforce Oman's position as a regional clean energy hub. Engineer Tariq Ali Al Amri, CEO of be'ah, stated that the project marks a new milestone in energy recovery from organic waste through sustainable methods, converting environmental challenges into developmental and economic opportunities. He noted biogas and bio-CO₂ production will reduce emissions, support Oman's net-zero goals, enhance waste management efficiency, and provide alternative energy sources. Said Talib Al Maawali, OQ Trading's Middle East Executive Director, described the project as an attractive opportunity to diversify Oman's energy mix in line with 2050 carbon neutrality targets and global trends toward sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions. He considered this initiative a strategic nucleus that will stimulate further waste-to-energy investments and enhance clean energy value chains.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Global Gas Separation Membranes Market Report 2026-2036, with Profiles of 30+ Leading Market Players including Air Liquide, Arkema, Carbon Xtract, DiviGas, Grasys, H2SITE, Kuraray, OooYoo & Osmoses
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2025-- The 'Global Market for Gas Separation Membranes 2026-2036" report has been added to offering. The gas separation membrane market represents a rapidly expanding sector within the broader membrane technology industry, driven by increasing industrial demand for efficient gas separation solutions and stringent environmental regulations. The market's growth is primarily fueled by several key drivers. Growing demand for biogas production, where gas separation membranes are essential for separating methane from carbon dioxide in the anaerobic decomposition process, is significantly driving market expansion. Additionally, the surging demand for nitrogen and oxygen separation across sectors like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, and electronics is propelling industry growth, as these gases serve diverse purposes from inert gas blanketing to medical oxygen supply. Material composition plays a crucial role in market segmentation. Polyimide and polyaramide materials dominate the market, due to their superior thermal stability, mechanical strength, and heightened selectivity in gas separation. These materials are particularly effective for harsh industrial applications involving hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide removal, and nitrogen generation. The industry is experiencing a notable shift toward sustainability and energy efficiency. The market is witnessing increased adoption of membrane technology in various chemical processing applications, particularly in hydrogen recovery and nitrogen generation, with major industry players investing in research and development to improve membrane performance while reducing energy consumption. Despite strong growth prospects, the market faces certain challenges. High initial investment and maintenance costs present significant restraints, as implementing membrane technology requires substantial capital expenditure for advanced filtration systems, with ongoing maintenance and membrane replacement adding to operational expenses. The Global Market for Gas Separation Membranes 2026-2036 report provides an exhaustive analysis of the gas separation membrane industry. As environmental regulations tighten and demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, gas separation membranes are emerging as pivotal technologies in decarbonization efforts, hydrogen production, carbon capture applications, and natural gas processing. The report delivers strategic insights into a market experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by increasing adoption across diverse sectors including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, pharmaceuticals, and emerging applications in direct air capture and biogas upgrading. With detailed coverage of polymeric, inorganic, and metallic membrane technologies, this analysis addresses the evolving landscape of materials science and manufacturing innovations that are reshaping the industry. Market forecasts indicate substantial revenue growth opportunities, with detailed projections spanning membrane materials, regional markets, and application-specific segments. The study encompasses critical growth drivers including stringent CO2 emission regulations, rising hydrogen purification demand, expansion of biogas production, and the accelerating deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Simultaneously, the report addresses market challenges such as high capital investment requirements, technical limitations in extreme operating conditions, and competition from alternative separation technologies. Report contents include: Companies Profiled Include: Market Drivers Market Restraints Market Opportunities Market Challenges For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 KEYWORD: INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OIL/GAS ENERGY SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/30/2025 11:22 AM/DISC: 05/30/2025 11:21 AM
BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Anwick chicken biogas plant 'would kill village' say locals
An action group says building a biogas plant fuelled by chicken droppings near their homes would "kill the village".The proposed site on the outskirts of Anwick, Lincolnshire, would process 120,000 tonnes of faeces and feedstock waste to produce gas pumped into the national online petition against the plans has been signed by over 600 people, with concerns including the size and smell of the Steam Bioenergy said the project would be "a state-of-the-art development with a robust multi-stage odour control system". The proposed plant would include eight digester tanks which are 25m (82ft) tall, as well as a processing building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting have expressed concerns over the nearest homes being located only 200m away. Elaine Coulson, Anwick Action Group leader and chair of Anwick Parish Council, said: "If this goes ahead, it would kill the village. "Nobody would be able to sell their houses, and nobody would want to come here."It's bad enough having Moy Park on our doorstep, which smells two or three days a week."She added that the action group were concerned on the "sheer size" of the proposed plant, and said it would "over-industrialise our little village". 'Detrimental' Councillor Mervyn Head, who represents the area on North Kesteven District Council, said: "I'm passionate about the environment and I would support this plant in the right location. "But I will not support it when it's detrimental to the residents of Anwick."Stream Bioenergy said it had completed a "detailed odour assessment" that predicted odour levels at neighbouring properties would be "well within accepted limits set for human health and residential amenity."It also said it would not handle or store the waste outside in order to minimise company claimed there would be a maximum of three HGV movements per hour which would have a "negligible" County Council will decide whether to approve the application, which is open for public comment. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Furniture brand shocks industry with futuristic innovation that destroys its own products: 'We wanted to get to the next level'
If self-cannibalizing furniture sounds far-fetched, think again: A new ingredient in plastic is making that a reality. After years of experimenting with sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic, high-end plastic furniture maker Heller has introduced an enzyme to accelerate the decomposition process. Fast Company reported on the development, which marks a revolutionary milestone for both the furniture industry and the future of plastic waste. The enzyme, which is mixed into the plastic in powdered form, essentially turns the plastic into something appetizing for microorganisms to eat, accelerating a naturally occurring process. It was developed by the research company Worry Free Plastics. Crucially for the indoor-outdoor furniture maker, the enzyme only activates when the furniture is in a zero-oxygen environment — such as a landfill, the ocean, or even soil. From day to day, it remains solid; in a zero-oxygen environment, according to the company, it will degrade in approximately five years. This is an incredible improvement on the typical decomposition of plastic, as a piece of plastic can take up to 500 years to degrade, per the United Nations. Even then, it just breaks down into microplastics and chemicals, contaminating the water and soil in its surroundings. When microorganisms process this plastic, the only byproduct is biogas and nutrient-rich soil — and it happens on a remarkably quick timeline. Worry Free Plastics estimates that its enzyme could help a plastic bottle degrade in approximately seven and a half years and a plastic bag in five. John Edelman, president and CEO of Heller, said that simply looking at recycled plastics wasn't enough to meet the company's environmental goals. "We wanted to get to the next level and become more sustainable," he said, per Fast Company. "How can we be good for the planet and create incredible design?" Even better for consumers, the new biodegradability won't change the price tag. "It's a drop-in technology," said Philip Myers, Worry Free Plastics co-founder. "It doesn't require them to change their equipment, their process — anything. It's plug and play." Heller introduced the enzyme to its production line in November, and the company expects the new products to completely replace old inventory in the coming months to years. "My goal is to do something that is sustainable and at the same price," Edelman said. "We actually achieved our goal of not just using recycled products, not just being recyclable, but going back to the earth." If self-destroying plastic isn't available, opting for plastic-free alternatives for everyday products is a great way to reduce your own plastic pollution and help create a cleaner world. Which of these factors would be your biggest motivator in buying eco-friendly furniture? Durable materials Chic design Lower price Not interested Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Mail & Guardian
24-05-2025
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
Climate crisis: Look to circular economies
Catching on: Biogas production is starting to find traction in South Africa with companies such as Elgin Fruit Juices and PepsiCo's Simba chips plant as well as small-scale farmers and schools. Photo: Supplied Cutting greenhouse gases from energy production and transport tends to take centre stage when we talk about fighting climate change, but circular economies — keeping materials in use for as long as possible through reuse, recycling, repair and design innovation — is just as important. Roughly 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the way we produce and use materials, according to a The paper illustrates how preventing and reducing waste, regenerating farmland and keeping materials in use can reduce carbon emissions by 9.3 billion tonnes. 'That is equivalent to eliminating current emissions from all forms of transport globally,' it states. Non-energy or transport-related emissions are primarily from the production of materials such as cement, steel, plastic and aluminium, as well as from agriculture and food production. It also includes emissions from organic waste in landfills that emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas that has a much stronger warming effect than carbon dioxide emitted by cars, for instance. These fall under huge, fast-growing economic sectors, so reducing their effect is essential in the battle against climate change, says Good Governance Africa's director of research, Ross Harvey. 'We have 'Re-use, recycling and detoxification in systems-based circular economies can drastically reduce the load on these planetary boundaries, and aid biodiversity recovery,' he says. Circular economies were a dominant theme at this year's Forerunners in the biogas sector include Bio2Watt's large-scale biogas plants in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, and the Western Cape ( Biogas production works by breaking down organic material such as food waste, manure and sewage to produce a methane-rich renewable fuel and digestate (a nutrient-rich slurry). The biogas can be used to generate electricity, replacing fossil fuels and the digestate can be used for fertiliser. Biogas can also be used for cooking (piped to a biogas-compatible cooker) and heating (used in gas geysers and heaters). Biogas deserves far more serious attention than it is receiving, says Gordon Ayres, secretary of the Southern Africa Biogas Industry Association. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G) 'The benefits are huge. A community with limited services could, through some clever investment, clean up a problematic waste, heat itself and create small food gardens which would produce organic food. 'On a larger scale, our municipalities are struggling with organic waste. Landfills are full, and no new licences are being issued; wastewater plants are oversubscribed by a factor of 150% or higher. By running waste through a biogas system, it reduces in volume by up to 97%. 'Farmers crippled by costs of fertiliser, chemically damaged soils and mine-damaged soils can also be remediated with biogas fertiliser. Just the sheer number of jobs that are waiting in the industry is huge; from people building plants, transporting feedstock, involved in gas and gas equipment, farmers who open up unused fields because it becomes profitable to do so and even onwards as biogas is an easy conversion to hydrogen.' Constraints on biogas production arise from a lack of knowledge, skills and resources needed at municipal level to activate this sector, compounded by the silo effect of having various departments dealing with waste (such as environment, planning and energy), said Ayres. Added to this is the problem of resistance from established waste management entities, including patronage networks, that perceive biogas initiatives as a threat to their operations and revenue streams. This was noted in a 2023 report by the There was 'noteworthy opposition from certain sectors of society that oppose any form of thermal waste treatment. Another element relating to the waste hierarchy is that landfilling is seen as the best solution due to the ease of disposal and the cost feasibility with low gate fees,' the report said. Conversely, in the mining industry, despite being traditionally excluded from circular economy considerations because of being an inherently extractive practice, circular economy principles — reducing energy, water and material consumption in the mining process and diversifying minerals via recycling and recovery from waste streams such as tailings — are now in strong focus. The Precinct launched the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative with the support of the department of science and innovation's Circular Innovation South Africa fund last year. To appreciate the importance of circular economies, consider the wastefulness of typically linear production lines in the food manufacturing sector. An example, cited at the sustainability conference by Neissan Besharati, research director of sustainability, ESG, impact and circular economy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, is the meat industry. 'First, a cow contributes more damaging methane emissions than your car. Then the meat from that cow is often put on planes or shipped and exported to Europe. There, it is made into burgers and sent back to our fast-food outlets here. Throughout this process, there is refrigeration and transport. A lot of energy is used. And that makes you wonder, is that really necessary?' This example illustrates the importance of shortening supply chains by centralising production and processing to regional hubs, which in turn creates local jobs and stimulates small and medium enterprises while building economic self-sufficiency. Waste also becomes a resource locally, for example, scrap metal or used glass can be recaptured and integrated into production. In Gauteng, waste glass collected by local buy-back centres is melted down and reused by regional glass manufacturers such as Consol, preventing that glass from leaking out of the system as landfill or export waste. Waste recycling is particularly important in a circular economy, because here is where carbon-heavy extracting, refining and transporting can be significantly reduced or averted altogether. Recycling aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed to produce it from bauxite, for example, and recycling glass saves about 30% of the energy versus using raw sand, soda ash and limestone to create new glass. If one considers just how Ultimately, circular economies are not only about recycling and repurposing, they're about rethinking how economies function. They decouple economic growth from resource use and emissions, making them a powerful tool for deep, long-term climate action. Helen Grange is a writer and sub-editor at Good Governance Africa.
