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Valuable Waste: Synata Bio’s Microbes Convert Waste CO2 Into Ethanol

Synata Bio, an early-stage biotech company, said this week it landed a grant from China for its commercial-scale waste carbon-to-ethanol facility.

Gulf Coast, Midwest Hydrogen Hubs Land up to $2.2B in DOE Funding

The funding, awarded by the Department of Energy, is part of up to $7 billion the U.S. allocated to establish hydrogen hubs across the country.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 8, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a solar panel deal involving a 5-gigawatt solar module facility south of Dallas.

‘Hydrogen is Happening’: Chevron Pushes Ahead Despite Industry Doubts

Facing a myriad of challenges that include policy uncertainty and costs, companies such as Chevron are moving forward with projects and partners to make progress.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 1, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including progress on the largest U.S. offshore wind project being developed.

WoodMac: $3.5 Trillion Needed Annually to Hit Net Zero Targets

Higher demand for oil, gas and coal will delay peak emissions past 2030 and push the world beyond Wood Mackenzie’s base transition case and closer to a 3 C pathway, the consultancy said in a new report.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 25, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a U.S. Geological Survey-led study pointing to massive estimated lithium reserves in the Arkansas Smackover.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 18, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including approval of a 2-gigawatt geothermal project in Utah.

Halliburton Leverages Century of Subsurface Experience for Hydrogen

Halliburton’s Nathan Snoke said the company’s 105 years of experience focused on the subsurface enables it to store hydrogen underground and at a lower cost.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 11, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including nearly $7.9 million in bids for geothermal leases in Nevada.