In California, Aemetis, Inc. says its production of renewable natural gas (RNG) increased 55% in March compared to February. RNG production from anaerobic dairy digesters increases during periods of warmer weather due to improved temperatures for microbial activity that converts organic material into biomethane and the higher production quantity is expected to continue through the summer. […]
In California, Happy Campers, a leader in gluten-free organic baked goods, will use Verde Bioresins’ biobased, biodegradable, recyclable and FDA-compliant line of PolyEarthylene resins in its packaging. Specifically, the material will be used for Happy Campers’ gluten-free breads and buns. Unlike conventional plastic bags, the material allows naturally occurring landfill microbes to attach and convert […]
In California, to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production goals and increase feedstock availability, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a successful five-month pilot project. The campaign demonstrated the effectiveness and viability of the company’s Flexiforming technology in producing SAF that is chemically comparable to conventional jet fuel from various renewable feedstocks. The project was […]
In California, Shiru, an AI-powered ingredient discovery firm, and GreenLab, a pioneer in plant-based protein expression, have partnered to commercialize novel food proteins using GreenLab’s proprietary corn expression system. The collaboration expands Shiru’s manufacturing capabilities, complementing discovery capabilities with a high-yield, scalable manufacturing platform that extends beyond microbial and precision fermentation. This partnership enables a […]
In California, Plural announced a new private placement offering by Opdyke Class A. The project features a 20 MWAC solar and 97 MWh battery microgrid delivering electricity to a co-located renewable biofuels facility in Hockley County, Texas, owned by a global energy and commodities firm and backed by a multi-billion investment management company. Through Plural’s securities […]
In California, Mote announced the successful first close of its Series A funding round, securing $7 million in investment led by Nella Next and Preston-Werner Ventures. The round also included Counteract and other strategic partners committed to advancing U.S. energy security. This first phase is part of a targeted $15 million Series A funding round. […]
In California, HIF Global has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier II Design Pathway Certification, granted under the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program, strengthens the market for e-Fuels production. HIF’s Tier II Design Pathway Certification includes e-SAF, e-Naphtha, and e-Diesel as opt-in fuels allowing […]
In California, Pow.Bio has opened a 25,000 sq ft facility biomanufacturing facility in Alameda. The facility features a Continuous Fermentation System, and Pow.Bio’s proprietary dual-chamber approach enabled by artificial intelligence. This system is designed to achieve target production costs for competitive biomanufacturing, and increased scale-up capacity allows for seamless transition from gram-scale experimentation to the […]
In California, cultivated meat startup Mission Barns is planning a retail launch and first restaurant partnership following regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its cell-cultivated pork fat. Fiorella, a leading Italian restaurant group in the San Francisco Area, will be Mission Barns’ first restaurant launch partner. The company also plans to […]
In California, a proposed Trump administration plan to impose port fees on China-linked vessels could force carriers to drop smaller ports and reroute cargo to major hubs, said Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, in a interview with the Freight Buyers’ Club at TPM25 March 5. “I’m not all done with my modeling, but the […]
