In Spain, the findings of an inquiry commissioned by the Sustainable Shipping Initiative, reflecting a stakeholder consultation process facilitated by SSI member Forum for the Future to explore the potential role (if any) of biofuels in the decarbonization of shipping found that the significant majority of the stakeholders consulted have a clear preference for any […]
In Japan, ITOCHU announced it has decided to conduct an overseas demonstration project in collaboration with euglena Co., Ltd. to culture euglena for animal feed and biofuel in Colombia, and has concluded a cooperative agreement with the partner company. This project is in addition to the project in Indonesia as announced on June 19, 2019. […]
In France, CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, has announced a partnership with Shell to supply tens of thousands of tons of marine biofuel to its fleet. This quantity, which is unique in the industry, will allow the Group’s ships to travel nearly 1 million kilometers, equivalent to over 80 round-trips […]
In the UK, Zero Waste Scotland announced it will invest £540,000 from its Circular Economy Investment Fund in Keenan Recycling, the largest organic waste recycling company in Scotland to help it with its new £1.7 million processing facility. The company collects waste food which will then be liquidized and supplied to nearby anaerobic digestion facilities […]
Using biological solutions, exclusive partnership to create functional proteins that provide customers with superior nutritional benefits for animal feeds. Green Plains and Novozymes’ collaboration will utilize the biorefinery footprint, process know-how, and global distribution capabilities of Green Plains together with Novozymes’ vast expertise in microbiology to create a diverse range of value-added products resulting in […]
In Washington state, BP and Arzeda entered a second extended collaboration agreement for developing a bio-process for production of a renewable chemical of high strategic and industrial interest to BP. After successful completion of the first phase of the project, BP and Arzeda chose to enter the second phase with the aim to accelerate progress […]
In Colorado, Inscripta raised $125 million in a Series D financing with support from the company’s existing investors and new investors JS Capital Management LLC and Oak HC/FT. Paladin Capital Group led the round, bringing the total amount raised by the company to $259.5 million. The new funds will be used to accelerate applications expansion […]
In Washington, DC, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) published a notice of intent to issue a joint Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled “BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment.” This FOA, jointly funded by the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Advanced Manufacturing […]
In Oregon, Agilyx Corporation, a leader in chemical recycling of post-use plastics back into plastics chemicals and low carbon fuels, announced a collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) technology with the General Electric Company through its Licensing business unit that would combine Agilyx’s experience in chemical recycling with GE’s experience in the application of Industrial AI, […]
In Israel, BASF Venture Capital is the lead investor in a funding round for Israeli AgTech startup Equinom. Equinom’s computerized breeding technology provides optimized seeds for the food industry to help it meet growing demand for plant-based products used as ingredients, clean label packed goods and healthier lifestyle cuisine. With this investment, BASF Venture Capital […]
