Tag: Italy

Ludoil investigating acqusition of Priolo Gargallo Refinery to boost biofuels production

Ludoil investigating acqusition of Priolo Gargallo Refinery to boost biofuels production

January 14, 2026 |

In Italy, Teleborsa reports Ludoil is currently involved, under exclusive arrangements, in a due diligence process aimed at the evaluation of a possible acquisition of the Priolo Gargallo Refinery. The possible operation “would be part of a long-term industrial strategy, oriented to the protection of the energy security of the Country System, as well as […]

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Snack to the future: Nutri3D wants to 3D print your next sweet treat

Snack to the future: Nutri3D wants to 3D print your next sweet treat

December 29, 2025 |

In Italy, researchers in the Nutri3D project have unveiled prototypes of nutrient-rich sweet snacks made from cultured plant cells, fruit byproducts, and 3D printing. The creations include multi-layered snack bars and glossy “honey pearls,” designed to preserve flavor and nutritional value while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional treats.  The process involves growing plant cells […]

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Italian swimwear brand taps LYCRA for biobased elastomers

Italian swimwear brand taps LYCRA for biobased elastomers

December 8, 2025 |

In Italy, swimwear brand Arena has signed a deal to source biobased LYCRA fibers for its new Vitalife line. Dubbed EcoMade, LYCRA’s plant-based elastomer fibers are 70% plant-based with the same elasticity, strength, and ultraviolet and chlorine resistance as its 100% petroleum-derived counterparts. According to Textile Today, Sahika Ercumen, a Turkish freediver, called the line […]

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Pirelli equips new McLaren W1 supercar 50% biobased and recycled tire fitments

Pirelli equips new McLaren W1 supercar 50% biobased and recycled tire fitments

November 17, 2025 |

In Italy, Pirelli has equipped the new McLaren W1 supercar with three bespoke tire fitments made from more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials: a figure certified by independent body Bureau Veritas. These new tires – P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS, and P Zero Winter 2 – have been specially developed by Pirelli […]

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Anaergia launches JV to build $15.6M biogas plant in southern Italy

Anaergia launches JV to build $15.6M biogas plant in southern Italy

November 3, 2025 |

In Italy, Anaergia srl entered into a joint venture with Tozzi Sud and Isolmec Group, each a significant participant in the construction sector in Italy, to build a new anaerobic digestion facility for BioHold in Basilicata, southern Italy. BioHold is a bioenergy platform jointly controlled by Pietro Fiorentini and the Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund. […]

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Eni launches EIA for transfrom Priolo site into biorefinery and chemical recycling plants

Eni launches EIA for transfrom Priolo site into biorefinery and chemical recycling plants

October 9, 2025 |

In Italy, Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. In recent days, the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction of a biorefinery and a chemical recycling plant based on Versalis’ proprietary Hoop® technology. […]

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BTS and Eiffel Investment Group investing $40M in three Italian biomethane projects

BTS and Eiffel Investment Group investing $40M in three Italian biomethane projects

October 9, 2025 |

In Italy, BTS and Eiffel Investment Group are investing €35 million in three biomethane projects that once fully operational, the plants located in the municipalities of Codroipo (Udine) and Livraga (Lodi) will jointly produce more than 7.2 million cubic meters of biomethane annually. The three agricultural plants will produce 850 Sm³/h of biomethane, with an […]

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Eni unveils new biorefinery project in Pavia

Eni unveils new biorefinery project in Pavia

September 28, 2025 |

In Italy, Eni announces that it has received approval from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to convert selected units at the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi (Pavia) refinery into a biorefinery.  Eni has now started the authorization process and has filed an application for Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA). The project involves converting the […]

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Eni to convert part of Sannazzaro refinery into a biorefinery

Eni to convert part of Sannazzaro refinery into a biorefinery

September 24, 2025 |

In Italy, Eni has received approval from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to convert selected units at the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi (Pavia) refinery into a biorefinery. Eni has now started the authorization process and has filed an application for Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA). The project involves converting the existing Hydrocracker (HDC2) […]

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Anaergia to enlarge and enhance Bioenerys’ AD plant in Italy

Anaergia to enlarge and enhance Bioenerys’ AD plant in Italy

September 2, 2025 |

In Italy, Anaergia S.r.l. has signed a new agreement with a subsidiary of Bioenerys. Under the terms of this agreement, Anaergia will significantly enlarge and enhance Bioenerys’ anaerobic digestion facility in Ariano nel Polesine, which is in northern Italy. This builds upon Anaergia’s previously announced project for Bioenerys in Moglia, Italy, that involves similar facility […]

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