EXXONMOBIL has signed an Expression of Interest to absorb , transportation , and store CO2 from its Fife Ethylene Plant as part of Scotland ’ s intended Acorn carbon capture project . The agreement , which includes the ethylene factory at Mossmorran , Scotland , supplements an earlier announced Memorandum of Understanding to collect and store emissions from gas terminals at the St Fergus complex in Peterhead , Scotland , which includes ExxonMobil ’ s joint venture gas terminal . The initial phase of Acorn , which is bidding to be included in the UK government ’ s first wave of carbon capture clusters , has the potential to achieve more than half of the
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country ’ s objective of capturing and storing 10 million metric tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030 .
It can store more than 20 million metric tonnes of CO2 per year if developed further by the mid-2030s .
The Acorn project has revealed aims to capture and store CO2 from the Grangemouth Refinery , and the addition of Mossmorran facilities will support Scotland ’ s industrial sector in emission reduction .
Joe Blommaert , president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions stated the application of carbon capture and storage technology at the Fife Ethylene Plant shows the company ’ s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions from the industrial sector .
“ With the right government policies in place and industry collaboration , the carbon capture and storage
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opportunities we are evaluating , such as in Scotland , have the potential to move forward with current technologies for large-scale , game-changing emissions reductions .”
The Fife Ethylene Plant has accomplished a $ 170 million investment programme to update essential infrastructure and incorporate new technologies that will substantially increase operating dependability and performance .
The unit , which is expected to be operational by the end of 2022 , is meant to minimise noise , light , and vibration . The investment could reduce the usage of the plant ’ s raised flare by at least 98 per cent .
Together with ExxonMobil ’ s involvement in the Acorn project , these investments show a commitment to lowering emissions and
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ensuring Fife ’ s future as a competitive asset .
According to the International Energy Agency , carbon capture and storage may save up to 15 per cent of global emissions by 2040 , while the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that international decarbonisation efforts might be twice as expensive if it is not widely deployed .
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TIMBERLAND IS ON a mission to inspire and equip a new generation to go outside and make a difference in the world . The brand expands on its commitment to a cleaner future by bringing one of its most ecoconscious and pleasant experiences to footwear for FW21 .
These new designs include Timberland ’ s unique GreenStride TM innovation that is naturally lightweight and comfy , designed from a 75 per cent composition of renewable sugar cane and sustainable sources rubber , and provide cushion and bounce with every stride .
Other designs also launched for FW21 includes GreenStrideTM Solar Ridge Waterproof Hikers , GreenStride TBL Originals Ultra
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Waterproof Boots , and GreenStrideTM Edge 6-Inch Waterproof Boots for men , and GreenStrideTM Ray City 6-Inch Waterproof Boots and GreenStrideTM Edge 6-Inch Waterproof Boots for women .
Chris McGrath , vice president of global footwear design for Timberland expressed his excitement to debut GreenStride eco-innovation in boots , which have been the heart and soul of the Timberland brand for decades .
“ Our designers worked tirelessly on these progressive new styles built to perform outdoors , from the city to the trail and back again . They ’ re lightweight , waterproof and ready for anything .”
Timberland has officiated a worldwide , digital-first campaign to
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When people think of boot culture , they think of Timberland .”
– Drieke Leenknegt
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celebrate the brand ’ s long history of innovation and boot manufacture that features captivating images , one-of-a-kind materiality sculptures , video vignettes , and digital animations that bring product advantages to life .
The campaign is presented via the perspectives of global changemakers who go outdoors every day to strive for a more sustainable and equitable future .
The whole theme emphasises how you are “ Ready for Anything ” when wearing Timberland Green- Stride boots .
“ When people think of boot culture , they think of Timberland ,” said Drieke Leenknegt , global vice president of marketing for Timberland .
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