Tag: Ecopha

EcoPHA plans to invest $66M Australian Pongamia plantations for biodiesel

EcoPHA plans to invest $66M Australian Pongamia plantations for biodiesel

September 18, 2025 |

In Australia, EcoPHA is exploring initial investments of up to A$100 million to develop Pongamia plantations in Queensland and the Northern Territory, and estimates the project could grow into a A$1 billion contribution to the national economy, with alignment to a forecast A$36 billion low-carbon fuels industry by 2050. Locating the project in Queensland also […]

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Australia’s Ecopha eyes pongamia tree for bioplastics

Australia’s Ecopha eyes pongamia tree for bioplastics

March 17, 2025 |

In Australia, startup Ecopha is pioneering the use of pongamia oil from a tree native to Australia, India and Southeast Asia to produce the bioplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate. The pongamia tree is known for flourishing in arid and challenging climates with little need for irrigation, fertilizers, or pesticides. “Innovation is at the heart of Ecopha’s mission to […]

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