Tag: Genomatica

Genomatica and Sojitz sign biobased nylon-6 pact

Genomatica and Sojitz sign biobased nylon-6 pact

October 13, 2025 |

In California, industrial biomanufacturing leader Genomatica has entered into a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Genomatica’s technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Genomatica will seek to establish a consortium of industry leaders focused on creating a separate entity for the flagship commercial plant with Sojitz. Sojitz […]

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Hyosung to spend $1 billion to convert sugar into biobased BDO

Hyosung to spend $1 billion to convert sugar into biobased BDO

April 5, 2024 |

In South Korea, c&en reported that Hyosung, the world’s largest maker of spandex fibers, plans to spend $1 billion on a site in Vietnam that will use Genomatica’s fermentation technology to convert sugar into 1,4-butanediol (BDO), a spandex precursor that’s typically made from coal or natural gas. According to the report, Hyosung plans to produce […]

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