SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 23, 2025Interesting Engineering

Sewage to ship fuel: German firm aims to turn Europe’s wastewater into energy grid

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German technology transforms sewage plant wastewater into carbon-neutral methanol fuel for ships, potentially turning Europe's 80,000 treatment plants into major fuel sources, which could reduce maritime emissions and boost energy independence if scaled up.

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