In California, Lygos, a sustainable specialty chemical company, announced the signing of an agreement with global fermentation and biotechnology firm, CJ BIO, to produce and deliver commercial volumes of sustainable products to the market. As part of the partnership, Lygos will develop a commercial-scale biorefinery complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, combining CJ BIO’s expertise in […]
In India, The Hindu BusinessLine reported that the Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) announced that it has signed agreements with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and PRAJ Industries to advance sustainable bioenergy solutions. The MoUs focus on sustainable aviation fuel and explore the potential of bioethanol, biogas, green bio-hydrogen and green […]
In Canada, Methanex Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OCI Global’s international methanol business for $2.05 billion. The transaction includes OCI’s interest in two world-scale methanol facilities in Beaumont, Texas, one of which also produces ammonia. The transaction also includes a low-carbon methanol production and marketing business and a […]
In Croatia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that UK-based infrastructure management company Ancala has acquired a 5 MW biomass facility in Croatia from renewable energy firm Akuo. At the end of March, Akuo had a total capacity of 1.8 GW in operation or under construction and a project pipeline of over 20 GW, according to […]
In New York, Technavio reported that the global waste to energy market size is estimated to grow by $28.68 billion from 2024-2028. The report noted that the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 7.51% during the forecast period. “The global waste to energy market is witnessing a significant growth due to […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential future use. The report noted that the BMF100 […]
In Florida, Florida State University (FSU) said that a new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon […]
In South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, South Africa’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau have announced two European Union grants for a total of US$35.4 million in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda. Commissioner Kadri Simson, said: “The […]
A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors? What combination of product mix, experienced management, technologies that excel, capital at work, and effective vision make it possible […]
By Milica Folić, Product Line Director | Clean Fuels & Chemicals, Topsoe and Maria Jesus Lorences Perez, Senior Product Line Director | Hydrotreating Catalyst, Topsoe Special to The Digest For over a century, refineries have mastered the art of processing fossil fuels. However, the emerging field of converting renewable feedstocks into transportation fuels, such as […]
