In Brazil, Amyris has recently acquired Ingredion’s 31% stake in the RealSweet Joint Venture to take full ownership of the industrial precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. This follows an agreement with Ingredion to wind down their RealSweet joint venture, whereby Ingredion will gain exclusive access to Amyris’ technology to manufacture and commercialize fermented […]
In Brazil, an innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local economy. The initiative is the result of a partnership between FGV Energia, Petrobras, the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), and the Senai Institute of Innovation in Biomass. Lasting 18 months, the […]
In Brazil, the World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to implement the #MakingBiogasHappen program – a global initiative unlocking the full potential of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas for climate action, energy security, waste management, and the circular economy. The […]
In Brazil, Vale announced that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ joint project with Komatsu to develop an ethanol/diesel-powered surface mining haul truck aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This achievement underscores the three companies’ shared commitment to […]
In Brazil, Finnish biotech company Enifer has announced that its proprietary PEKILO fermentation technology will be deployed for the first time in Latin America in collaboration with FS, one of Brazil’s leading producers of ethanol. The project represents a significant step in the internationalization of PEKILO®Pet and PEKILO®Aqua production, marking the first time the process […]
In Brazil, Cemvita announced it has successfully increased the bioprocess productivity of its proprietary FermOil producing microorganism ahead of schedule, achieving this key performance milestone at least six months earlier than projected. This improvement—achieved using crude glycerol from biodiesel industries—significantly strengthens the techno-economics and scalability of FermWorks™, Cemvita’s commercial biomanufacturing plant. In parallel, FermOil™ provides […]
In Brazil, microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This reduces the risk of environmental contamination, avoiding serious consequences for the ecosystem and human health. This was the conclusion of a study conducted in partnership by Brazilian researchers affiliated with the Federal University […]
In Brazil, the deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to biological depolymerization. Although composed entirely of glucose units, its crystalline microfibrillar structure and association with lignin and hemicelluloses in plant cell walls make it […]
In Brazil, a group of researchers affiliated with the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a method for purifying materials that is simple, economical and has a low environmental impact. The scientists have managed to improve the efficiency of a film that can be used in some green hydrogen production processes. Known […]
In Brazil, Novacana reports that after several months of speculation, Raízen announced the sale of the Leme mill, located in the city of the same name in São Paulo. The unit was acquired in cash by Ferrari Agroindústria and Agromen Sementes Agrícolas for approximately R$425 million, which must be paid upon closing of the transaction. […]
