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27 Mar 2024
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications Elected as Chair of the European Advanced Biofuels Coalition
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta has been elected as the new Chair of the European Advanced Biofuels Coalition.
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25 Mar 2024
Creating a Greener Future: An Interview with Rinnai
We had the opportunity to chat with Chris Goggin, Operations Director of Rinnai UK, about the progress of our partnership, which centres on exploring ways to decarbonize the LPG market through Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME.
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08 Mar 2024
Spotlight on women driving change in the energy sector
As we celebrate International Women’s Day at Dimeta, we proudly embrace this year’s theme of “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” Today, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable women at Dimeta, recognising their outstanding careers, achievements, and unique perspectives.
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06 Mar 2024
A just energy transition for rural areas: no ‘one size fits all’ approach
In this thought leadership article, Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta, discusses the role of Renewable and Recycled Carbon DME and why we need to embrace multiple energy solutions in off-grid areas.
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22 Feb 2024
Celebrating Dimeta second birthday
Dimeta is turning two! To celebrate this significant milestone, our team took the opportunity to share their exciting experiences, wishes and thoughts for the future. Happy Birthday, Dimeta!
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12 Feb 2024
Celebrating two years at Dimeta – A discussion with Lizzie German
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Lizzie at Dimeta, we sat down with her to discuss her journey so far. As Lizzie has a background in chemistry, this also aligns with today's celebration of women and girls in science.
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29 Jan 2024
Dimeta’s policy manifesto: Getting warmer. The journey towards decarbonised rural homes
Dimeta’s manifesto calls for European policymakers to recognise the role of renewable liquid gases (such as renewable and recycled carbon DME) in decarbonising the off-grid sector during the next European Parliament elections.
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25 Jan 2024
Head of Appliance Safety and Standardisation – DME
Head of Appliance Safety and Standardisation - Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME - Full Time - Leiden – The Netherlands.The purpose of the role is to develop and implement actions that secure the safe acceptance of Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME within the LPG industry.
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17 Jan 2024
Reflecting on Dimeta participation at COP28
Dimeta’s CEO, Frankie Ugboma, and Head of Advocacy & Communications, Sophia Haywood, share their thoughts on their impactful participation at COP28, highlighting the role of renewable and recycled carbon DME in the energy transition.
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08 Jan 2024
Destination net-zero: off-grid energy and the role of renewable liquid gases
In this thought leadership article, Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta, discusses the most challenging aspects of meeting climate targets and calls for the UK Government to embrace multiple energy solutions in off-grid areas.
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03 Dec 2023
Achieving net zero through innovation
In this thought leadership article, Frankie Ugboma, Dimeta CEO, explores the crucial role of innovation in achieving our sustainability goals. His insightful piece emphasises the urgent need to embrace a multi-solution energy approach.
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28 Nov 2023
Dimeta Presence at COP28: Accelerating the Journey Towards a Sustainable Future
Dimeta, a leader in the production and use of renewable and recycled carbon DME, will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 in Dubai, which will take place from 30th November to 12th December 2023.
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15 Nov 2023
Dimeta and NextChem to unlock the potential of low-carbon DME Production
Dimeta and, MyRechemical, part of the Sustainable Technology Solutions business unit led by NextChem (MAIRE Group), have agreed to carry out a pre-feasibility study for the production of Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME from waste to decarbonise the LPG industry.
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01 Nov 2023
Dimeta partners with BSI to showcase the safe use of DME Blends in existing LPG appliances
Dimeta is pleased to announce work with the British Standards Institution (BSI) to implement a comprehensive test programme to prove the safety and reliability of DME/LPG blends in existing appliances.
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12 Oct 2023
Empowering Growth: Meet Dimeta’s New Business Development Team Members
We sat down with Mohamed Magdeldin and Mara Sanchez, the newest additions to our business development team at Dimeta to delve deeper into their careers and personal lives. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Mohamed and Mara!
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06 Oct 2023
The role of renewable liquid gases in decarbonising off-grid heating
Decarbonising rural heating has been at the forefront of many discussions lately. Our Head of Advocacy and Communications, Sophia Haywood explores the role of renewable liquid gas within hybrid systems.
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21 Sep 2023
Dimeta response to the UK Government announcement on net-zero pathway changes
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, outlined new plans and changes to the Government’s green commitments and Net Zero policy. Read Dimeta's response to the UK Government's announcement on net-zero pathway changes.
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21 Sep 2023
DIMETA AND RINNAI TEAM UP ON GREENER GAS APPLIANCES
Dimeta has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rinnai to explore ways to decarbonise the LPG market in Europe through the use of DME.
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04 Sep 2023
Empowering change: Sophia’s Haywood, year as the Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta
Our Head of Advocacy and Communications discusses her one-year anniversary at Dimeta in this heart-to-heart conversation. Sophia reflects on her journey and shares valuable insights, personal experiences and learnings.
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26 Jul 2023
Dimeta and Enerkem Collaborate on Large-Scale Waste-to-DME Projects
Dimeta and Enerkem are initiating feasibility studies for the development of two large-scale projects in Europe and the USA that will convert waste into renewable and recycled carbon DME.
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12 Jul 2023
Bringing renewable solutions to the UK: why we need “more of everything”
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta explores how having a multi-solution approach to net-zero policy encourages the deployment and development of domestic renewable fuel production, delivering a just transition for all parts of society.
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30 Jun 2023
Job Opportunity: Public Affairs Officer
Public Affairs Officer - Full Time - Leiden, Netherlands
About the job
Established in February 2022, Dimeta is a joint venture between SHV Energy and UGI International. The JV was established to...
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15 Jun 2023
Katrien Wijsman joins Dimeta as the new Business Development Director
At Dimeta, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Business Development Director, Katrien Wijsman, effective 3 July. Katrien will play a crucial role in continuing to drive Dimeta's growth and expansion.
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11 Jun 2023
Planning approval granted for Dimeta’s first waste-to-DME plant in Teesside
Dimeta is pleased to announce that it has received full planning permission to build a waste-to-DME production plant through its Circular Fuels Ltd (CFL) joint venture with KEW Technology.
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07 Jun 2023
Celebrating LPG Day: building a greener future with Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME
LPG Day celebrates the benefits of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and its pivotal role in powering millions of homes, businesses, communities and industries in areas off the gas grid globally.
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16 May 2023
Sustainable fuels critical to tackling off-grid energy: Advanced Biofuels Coalition welcomes Dimeta as a new member
The Advanced Biofuels Coalition LSB, has recently welcomed Dimeta as a new member, who are championing the decarbonisation of the off-grid energy sector with renewable liquid gases.
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10 May 2023
Dimeta joins European Biogas Association to champion role of DME
Dimeta has announced its membership of the European Biogas Association (EBA), to support the promotion of all renewable gas solutions in Europe and to champion the role for DME.
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01 May 2023
Job Opportunity: Sustainable Fuels Project Development Engineer
Sustainable Fuels Project Development Engineer - Full Time - Leiden, Netherlands
About the job
Established in February 2022, Dimeta is a joint venture between SHV Energy and UGI International, s...
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01 May 2023
Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Sustainable Fuels
Project Manager: Sustainable Fuels - Full Time - Leiden, Netherlands
About the job
Established in February 2022, Dimeta is a joint venture between SHV Energy and UGI International, set up to adv...
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20 Apr 2023
Steve Hallett: Reflections from Tokyo
Steve Hallett, Operations Director at Dimeta reflects on innovations and outcomes for DME following the WLPGA Innovation Summit in Tokyo.
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05 Apr 2023
Dimeta makes 50 Hottest Bioeconomy Companies list
Dimeta has announced it made the 2023 list of the “50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy”. The annual rankings, recognise innovation and achievement in fuels across the sector, are based on votes from a panel of international selectors and subscribers of The Digest.
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22 Feb 2023
One year on, one year ahead: Frankie Ugboma, CEO
To celebrate Dimeta’s first birthday, Dimeta CEO Frankie Ugboma reflects briefly on the year gone, but most importantly – the year ahead.
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17 Feb 2023
Job Opportunity: Communications Officer
Communications Officer - Full Time - Leiden, Netherlands
About the job
Established in February 2022, Dimeta is a joint venture between SHV Energy and UGI International to advance the production...
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16 Feb 2023
NEXTCHEM, MYRECHEMICAL AND DIMETA EXPLORE PRODUCTION OF DME FROM WASTE, TO DECARBONISE THE LPG INDUSTRY
To offer to the market low-carbon solutions, NextChem and its subsidiary MyRechemical (Maire Tecnimont Group) have signed an agreement with Dimeta B.V. to explore new opportunities to develop plants for the production of renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether (DME) from waste.
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07 Feb 2023
UK’s first waste-to-DME plant one step closer to construction
Circular Fuels Ltd, the joint venture between Dimeta and Kew Technology, have submitted formal planning permission plans for their first >£150m waste-to-DME production plant at Teesworks, the UK’s largest and most connected industrial zone.
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06 Feb 2023
The importance of Recycled Carbon Fuels
Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy & Communications at Dimeta explains what recycled carbon fuels are and why we should take more note.
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30 Jan 2023
Frankie Ugboma joins Dimeta as CEO
As Dimeta celebrates a successful year since its establishment in February 2022 by SHV Energy & UGI International, we are delighted to announce that Frankie Ugboma has joined Dimeta as CEO, to lead the organisation on the next phase of its journey.
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07 Sep 2022
Circular Fuels Ltd. appoint Arkad S.p.A. for their EPC expertise to carry out Detailed Engineering Design of the first waste-to-rDME commercial-scale plant
Arkad S.p.A. has signed a contract with Circular Fuels Ltd. (CFL), a joint venture between Dimeta B.V. and KEW Technology Ltd., for the realization of an innovative rDME (renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether) production plant.
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19 Aug 2022
Dimeta to lead the way on rDME advocacy & standards with new recruits
Dimeta, the joint venture between SHV Energy & UGI International has continued to go from strength to strength, as it expands the team further this August.
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17 May 2022
Dimeta Announces Intended Location for its First Commercial Scale rDME Production Plant in Teesworks, United Kingdom
This marks a major step forward for Dimeta on its commitment to bring rDME, which is in advanced stages of production, to Europe and the United States in 2024.
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