In Georgia, Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power have successfully completed a second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas fuels at both partial and full load on an M501GAC natural gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project is the first to validate 50% hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class […]
In Georgia, biomanufacturing firm Manus and life science technology giant Inscripta have announced a strategic merger to establish an end-to-end platform for scalable development, biomanufacturing, and commercialization of bioalternative products. By combining Inscripta’s whole-genome engineering technologies with Manus’ cell factory engineering platform, biomanufacturing expertise, and commercialization capabilities, the merged company is uniquely positioned to deliver […]
In Georgia, GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA. The project leverages Darling Ingredients’ on-site wastewater streams to upgrade biogas to pipeline-quality RNG, reducing Scope 1 emissions while creating a new revenue stream for Darling Ingredients. The […]
In Georgia, bioplastic maker Danimer Scientific has issued a super senior secured promissory note in an aggregate principal amount of $11,250,000 to certain lenders under its existing term loan financing agreement, as well as certain additional lenders. The secured loan provides for $11,250,000 gross proceeds, less fees and expenses, and has a two-year maturity accruing […]
In Georgia, polyhydroxyalkanoates bioplastics company Danimer Scientific has reported third-quarter sales of $8.6 million, down $2.3 million compared to the year-ago quarter, primarily due to the reapportionment of Starbucks’ straw business. A net loss of $21.8 million, however, was up from the year-ago quarter’s loss of $40.2 million. “We completed the third quarter in line […]
In Georgia, Synthica Energy broke ground this month on a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Rome, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. “Synthica Rome” will be the first of its kind in the Greater Atlanta region and is expected to divert nearly 250,000 tons of waste from local landfills each year. Food and beverage […]
In Georgia, biobased plastics company Danimer Scientific has named Richard Altice as Interim CEO, effective immediately. Altice, a current board member and former CEO of polylactic acid bioplastic maker NatureWorks, succeeds Stephen Croskrey, who is retiring after over eight years in the role. Croskrey will continue to support the company as a Special Advisor until […]
In Georgia, lignin’s complex structure has challenged researchers in breaking it down into useful components that can be used in the sustainable production of chemicals, plastics, and fuels. Therefore, lignin is often discarded as waste during the production of paper and other plant-based products. However, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an […]
In Georgia, Georgia Recorder reported that Georgia regulators have signed off on a controversial Georgia Power plan to build new biomass power plants that will burn wood waste other organic material to generate electricity. With a 4-1 vote, the Georgia Public Service Commission endorsed Georgia Power’s plans to add nearly 80 megawatts of biomass energy, […]
In Georgia, Georgia Recorder reports on September 17, 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission will vote on Georgia Power’s proposal to add 80 megawatts of biomass-fueled energy generation by burning wood pellets and organic materials, a plan that has raised concerns over high costs and environmental impact. The proposal, which includes a 30-year contract with […]
