In Germany, Abolis Biotechnologies has closed a €35 million ($38.9 million) financing round to scale its biomanufacturing operations, accelerate business development efforts, develop its own line of products, and expand the activities of Microbiome Studio, its business unit dedicated to deciphering and engineering microbial ecosystems. Participants in the funding round include Evonik Venture Capital; BOLD, […]
In Germany, chemicals giant Covestro and Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto have partnered to develop more sustainable materials for vehicles, with a focus on circularity and “future-oriented applications with engineering plastics.” Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, Covestro and Li Auto will establish a joint innovation platform to drive the development and […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential future use. The report noted that the BMF100 […]
In Germany, Oldendorff Carriers announced a new partnership with the University of Strathclyde to establish a Glasgow-based research centre focused on developing innovative technologies for decarbonising the shipping industry. Oldendorff Carriers’ Director of Research & Development Dr. Torsten Barenthin said, “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in […]
In Germany, Leonhardt & Blumberg locked in an order for four 49,500 dwt Chemical/Product Oil Tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International, with MB Shipbrokers handling the deal. Expanding on a previous two-tanker order from April, the company aims to boost its fleet with eco-friendly vessels. Designed by GSI, these ships come ready for Methanol Dual Fuel […]
In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro[s]” and manufactures esters using an enzymatic process and vegetable oils as feedstock. The investment was made to keep pace with growing demand for sustainable emollients in cosmetics. Emollients are cosmetic oils and waxes that make […]
In Germany during the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, South Korea’s HD KSOE EcoPhin and U.S.-based Amogy announced a new partnership to advance ammonia-powered solutions in the maritime sector. This collaboration will focus on integrating HD KSOE EcoPhin’s eco-friendly propulsion systems with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power technology, aiming to provide a turn-key solution for the electrification […]
In Germany, Hintco has signed a €397 million contract with Fertiglobe to supply 19,500 tons of renewable ammonia to Europe in 2027, with deliveries projected to reach 397,000 tons by 2033. The ammonia will be produced at Fertiglobe’s Egypt Green Hydrogen plant, powered by 273 MW of new renewable electricity, which is being built in […]
In Germany, Volkswagen has partnered with hemp materials startup Revoltech to use 100% biobased leather alternative for its interiors. Dubbed LOVR, Revoltech’s material is fully recyclable and compostable and could be deployed in Volkswagen models as soon as 2028. Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen’s Board Member for Technical Development, told Manufacturing Today India the car maker is […]
In Germany, designer Laura Bordini has created packaging from microalgae that stimulates plant growth when it ends up in the environment. Called “By Osmosis,” the concept illustrates how packaging can have a useful second life, creating a circular process. Bordini sources the microalgae biomass from a waste disposal center in Lindlar, Germany. The concept has […]
