In South Korea, Reuters reports that biofuel maker SK Chemicals, has started tests on blending its biodiesel with petroleum-based fuels to create low-sulphur marine oil that will comply with new International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) green shipping fuel rules set to kick in in January 2020. SK Chemicals is also looking at increasing biofuels output by […]
In New York, Caribou Biofuels, a company that develops hardware and systems to process biomass, entered into an agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY, on behalf of SUNY Cobleskill, to develop and commercialize a rotary gasifier that turns combustible waste into biofuel and a soil supplement. The patent-pending technology was invented at SUNY Cobleskill […]
In California, Amyris launched PURECANE Brand Sweetener, also known as fermented sugarcane Rebaudioside M, on its new website, www.purecane.com for consumers. The sweetener is made through a patented fermentation process, that starts with sugarcane and then converts it to a pure, no-calorie sweetener without any artificial chemicals. The scientists at Amyris have used their technology […]
In Canada, BioTalent Canada launched a report recently highlighting the positive effect Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) have had on the Canadian bioeconomy. “Sequencing the BioReady Path,” examines the challenges and opportunities facing IEPs seeking meaningful employment in Canada – and employers working to grow their companies and drive Canadian innovation. Both the BioSkills Recognition Program […]
In Indonesia, the Antara news agency reports the Maritime Study Center for Humanity is calling on the government to develop a roadmap for B30 for the maritime and fishing industry as it’s not yet clear what the impacts will be for the sector, positive or negative, and those need to be identified. Its executive director […]
In Portugal, the “Biodiesel Powered” project is a joint initiative between CARRIS and PRIO launched to promote sustainable mobility in the city of Lisbon. The 702 route Marquês Pombal <> Serafina – R. Igreja is supplied with a new fuel specially produced by PRIO from waste cooking oils, which reduces the greenhouse gas emissions of […]
In Canada, Global Affairs Canada, through the Embassy of Canada in Berlin and in collaboration with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), is pleased to receive your application to participate in the ‘Canadian Bioeconomy Cooperative R&D Partnering Mission to Germany’, which will take place from 2-6 March, 2020. Note that interested companies […]
In Washington, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted comments to the Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) on the bioeconomy, explaining the critical role America’s biotechnology industry plays in feeding, fueling, and healing the world. In its official comments, BIO notes that the key drivers of successful growth in our bio-based economy are: Robust funding […]
In Colorado, Inscripta, Inc., announced the company has 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 […]
In the Ivory Coast, Scania has signed an agreement with the Ivorian Ministry of Transport and SOTRA, the Abidjan Transport Company, to deliver 450 buses. The bus delivery forms part of a major initiative to upgrade SOTRA’s fleet and improve public transport in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Scania, in collaboration with Agence Nationale d’Appui au Développement […]
