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 […]
In California, Calysta and Marsapet have launched the first complete dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein, a cultured protein fermented without using any arable land or animal ingredients. Dubbed MicroBell, the dry kibble is a vegan, grain free, and gluten free pet food with all the necessary amino acids to keep dogs healthy. It is […]
In California, a team at Stanford has developed a powerful yet low-energy way to trap atmospheric CO2 using heated minerals. Stanford University chemists have developed a practical and affordable way to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to combat global warming. Their new process uses heat to modify common minerals, turning them into […]
In California, Verde Bioresins has partnered with Mr. Chain, a leading U.S. manufacturer of plastic barrier chains, stanchions, and crowd-control solutions, to launch a line of plastic chains made from Verde’s biobased and biodegradable PolyEarthylene resins. Designed for seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes without additional investment, PolyEarthylene offers the same high-performance mechanical properties as […]
In California, sweet protein startup Oobli has partnered with Ingredion to accelerate access to affordable and healthier sweetener systems. Sweet proteins can be a foundational part of any combination of sweetener ingredients in food and beverages, including sodas, baked goods, yogurts, and candies, according to an Oobli press release. Sweet proteins can also be used […]
