In Germany, government efforts to reduce exposure to oil supply disruptions by rapidly expanding biofuel use risk shifting pressure onto forests and food markets, according to new research from Chatham House conducted in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Expanded biofuel mandates and targets could create 36 million hectares of additional cropland pressure by […]
In Germany, biotech firm BIOWEG will begin construction of Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose production plant in the fourth quarter. The first-of-a-kind facility, located in Elsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, will produce up to 10,000 metric tons a year, with first commercial volumes expected in 2028. Startup of the plant will onshore production of a material that Europe […]
In Germany, Symrise has completed the acquisition of Floral Concept in a deal that strengthens Symrise’s position in Premium Naturals fragrances. Founded in 2002, Floral Concept develops and supplies premium natural fragrance ingredients for fine fragrances, including extracts from jasmine, rose, orange blossom, ambrette and blackcurrant. It is based in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse […]
In Germany, chemicals and ingredients distribution major Brenntag and Jingkun Chemistry Company have expanded their distribution relationship to include Jingkun’s portfolio of guar gum derivatives for the Beauty & Personal Care industry in France and Germany. Derived from renewable guar gum, Jingkun’s thickening and conditioning polymers help formulators create high-performing hair care, skin care and […]
In Germany, BIOWEG, the German deeptech company producing high-performance, biodegradable bacterial cellulose to replace fossil-based polymers and intentionally added microplastics, will begin construction of Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose production plant in Q4 2026. The first-of-a-kind facility, located in Elsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, will produce up to 10,000 tons a year, with first commercial volumes expected in […]
In Germany, certain phosphorus compounds are highly effective at suppressing fires, which is why they are widely used in flame retardants. Phosphorus, however, is a finite resource. Estimates suggest it could be depleted within the next 50–300 years. That is why, as part of the ScaleAmP project, a research team is working to extract phosphorus from […]
In Germany, more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there is no alternative to liquid fuels, as only these provide a sufficiently high energy density. The development of sustainable aviation […]
In Germany, Bayer and Neste have finalized a commercial agreement to jointly scale Bayer’s newgold® winter canola. The collaboration will enable Bayer to significantly expand acres of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the US, strengthening the oilseed supply potential of lower-carbon-intensity feedstocks to meet the growing global demand for biofuels such as […]
In Germany, persistent heatwaves and below-average rainfall in spring and summer 2026 are causing noticeable drought, falling groundwater levels and low water levels in rivers such as the Rhine in Germany and across Europe. At the same time, producing important raw materials such as green hydrogen and methanol requires considerable quantities of water. If renewable […]
In Germany, the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the South Korean energy company SGC Energy are pooling their expertise to further develop processes for CO2 utilization and hydrogen production, as well as battery and fuel cell technologies. The partners have signed a […]
