In Denmark, Kvasir Technologies has successfully closed a seed extension, securing substantial investments from sustainability advisory and impact investor The Footprint Firm, based in Copenhagen, and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), formerly known as Vækstfonden. With this latest round, Kvasir Technologies has now secured 11 million Euros in funding, with the majority […]
In Denmark, Hafnia Bunkers is proud to announce its steps forward in advancing sustainable marine fuel solutions through its strategic collaboration via the Hafnia Bunker Alliance with member Unigas, and GoodFuels supplier FincoEnergies, – a collaboration revolutionizing the way vessels are being fueled. Throughout 2023, Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance facilitated seven deliveries of biofuels for the […]
In Denmark, AMSilk has partnered with 21st.BIO to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from proteins based on spider silk. Under the terms of the collaboration, 21st.BIO has developed a new protein production strain for AIMSilk that is created from highly specialized precision fermented microorganisms. The new strain ensures extracellular expression of silk proteins, […]
In Denmark, Danish climate tech startup Again recently announced $10 million in seed financing from leading Silicon Valley investors ACME and GV, as well as Atlantic Labs from Berlin. The company also officially launched its first-of-a-kind carbon utilization plant in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company harnesses natural, gas-eating bacteria to convert waste carbon dioxide (CO₂) into […]
In Denmark, Bunker Line reported that Color Line’s two passenger ferries connecting Denmark and Norway have been running on B100 biofuel for one month, with Bunker One leading supply and logistics. With this switch to biofuel, Color Line’s two passenger ferries have reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 85% on average on the biofuel quantities used, […]
In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of their combined company will be Novonesis. Announced earlier this year, the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen creates a biosolutions giant with a global network of more than 23 manufacturing sites and close to 40 R&D and application centers, employing around 10,000. “The […]
In Sweden, Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, has made a second investment in FineCell, producer of CellOx dry cellulose powder and hydrogels for beauty, healthcare, and paint products. The €1 million seed funding round will be used to boost material application research, engage with potential customers, and finalize the plan for a demo production […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On February 9, 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg (see all port calls in the […]
In Denmark, Novozymes has leveraged its extensive experience in enzymatic degumming, which has resulted in Quara LowP, an innovative solution that gives customers flexibility to process mixed feedstocks without negatively impacting their bottom line. Quara LowP facilitates the efficient processing of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks. By pretreating […]
In Denmark, a bioscience company dedicated to upcycling coffee waste has opened its first biorefinery. Kaffe Bueno’s newly inaugurated facility at Rodovre can upcycle 500 tons of coffee grounds annually. The company’s technology converts the proteins, antioxidants and fats that remain in coffee grounds into personal care ingredients, oils, and fibers. The company tells Beverage […]
