In France, specialty chemical maker Arkema has partnered with Catalyxx to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, biobased acrylic resins. Catalyxx is planning to build a first-of-its-kind industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol. These biobased alcohols, based on a patented technology validated at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain, offer […]
In France, flavor and fragrance giant IFF has inaugurated a €10 million (US$11.7 million) expansion at its LMR Naturals site in Grasse. The facility develops natural ingredients for perfumers. The expansion increases the facility’s footprint by 75% and includes a state-of-the-art pilot hall designed to accelerate the development of new natural ingredients. The upgraded site […]
In France, Reuters report Air Liquide is looking to focus its efforts on its core competencies and as such is looking to offload its 29 biomethane assets that could be worth as much as $585 million. A source said the company is looking to sell all of the facilities to a single buyer but would […]
In France, Eiffage and NGE recently jointly signed the contract with SUEZ for the civil engineering of two waste-to-energy plants serving Toulouse and northern Haute-Garonne department. This contract is part of the concession for managing these units awarded to SUEZ and Banque des Territoires by the Decoset Joint Association. The deal is worth a total […]
In France, Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300 KTA of renewable feedstock into high value Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This unit is a revamp of existing hydroprocessing assets in which a simple two-stages scheme has been implemented. Combined […]
In France, a flax-fiber composite is finding a home in rackets for padel, a fast-growing sport that marries tennis and squash. Dubbed TeXtreme R Biobased-Flax®, the material is lightweight and dampens vibrations, making it ideal for Europe’s answer to pickleball. EcoTechnilin, a division of the agricultural cooperative NatUp, provides the premium flax fibers to Oxeon, […]
In France, on June 30, the new biogenic CO2 recovery unit derived from anaerobic digestion of biowaste was inaugurated at SUEZ’s Terres d’Aquitaine site in Saint-Selve, Gironde in the presence of the President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. On this occasion, the Group announced the European certification of its digestate, marking a first in France. These significant […]
In France, in collaboration with its French partner AGRIPOWER France, German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group. France’s second-largest beef producer is headquartered in Le Lion-d’Angers in the Pays de la Loire region, western France. At this location, the plant will go into operation in November 2025 near […]
In France, Pegasus Capital Advisorsis collaborating with Partanna on a strategic investment of up to $20 million. The investment, under discussion and subject to further diligence and final agreements, will support Partanna’s expansion into emerging markets and help unlock catalytic grant opportunities. The investment will also be used to build coastal resilience under Partanna Ocean – a […]
In France, SIAAP -Greater Paris Sanitation Authority- and SUEZ have inaugurated the new biogas production unit at the Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant. This facility treats the wastewater of 6 million residents in Paris metropolitan area, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. This project, led by a consortium headed by SUEZ, marks […]
