In Denmark, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year DKK 250 million loan with Tønder Biogas A/S to fund the construction and operations of one of Europe’s largest biogas facilities in Tønder, Denmark. The Tønder Biogas facility is set to begin commercial operations by the first half of 2025. With the capacity to produce […]
In Denmark, Enduro Genetics – the synthetic biology startup transforming biomanufacturing by “addicting” cells to high production – has raised €12 million in Series A funding from Supernova Invest, NOON Ventures and Sandwater. The funding will be used to expand Enduro’s platform and scale commercialization. Enduro’s patented “synthetic addiction” technology integrates a genetic plug-in into […]
In Denmark, Safety4sea reported that Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025. The report noted that Svitzer tugs will be sailing on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the port will be subject to EcoBAF, […]
In Denmark, toy block maker Lego has introduced a new futuristic design set that includes biobased plastics. Dubbed Lego Icons of Play, the 48,000-piece set “merges traditional crafting with cutting-edge technology,” according to Yanoticias. The set includes futuristic vehicles, architectural “marvels, and sci-fi inspired figures.” The Icons of Play set also includes blocks made from […]
In Denmark, design studio Mickus Projects has created a 3D-printed honeycomb-shaped bioplastic chandelier. Known as the Hedron Pendant, the chandelier “features a bulbous but subtly striated lampshade finished in an intricate hexagonal pattern, which wraps a stem with a delicate but illuminating LED light source,” according to design publication dezeen. Hedron Pendant is 3D printed […]
In Denmark, researchers from Aarhus University have developed a new technology that uses microorganisms to convert the CO2 in flue gas directly for new purposes – for example fuels or substances for the chemicals industry. The technology can exploit CO2 as a raw material, unlike conventional carbon capture and storage (CCS), which captures carbon from […]
In Denmark, Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners have partnered to deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the largest and most environmentally friendly car-carrier vessel class in the world on its call to four ports ‘Down Under’. The Höegh Aurora is a multi-fuel capable vessel – cutting carbon emissions per car transported by 58 […]
In Denmark, Novo Nordisk Foundation reported that a new comprehensive initiative at the Technical University of Denmark aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. This new initiative at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) called the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT), aims to create […]
In Denmark, trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substances like insulin and penicillin. Harnessing bacteria’s industrial contributions has revolutionized global health, but their work comes at a high […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed agreements with three yards for a total of 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines. Combined, the vessels have a capacity of 300,000 TEU. With these orders, Maersk concludes the intended owned newbuilding orders announced in the August 2024 update of the fleet renewal plan. The […]
