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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
In Italy, Anaergia Inc. has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Bioenerys. Under the terms of this agreement, Anaergia is to significantly increase the capacity and upgrade the capabilities of Bioenerys’ Moglia anaerobic digestion facility, which is located in northern Italy. This transformation will increase the capacity of the plant to treat agricultural residues, […]
In Italy, Quercus Real Assets together with Elionia have successfully closed the financing of three greenfield biomethane plants that will be built in northern Italy. The transaction was completed through their joint venture vehicle, QGM, and marks a significant milestone in their shared commitment to accelerating the energy transition. The Eur 76 million project financing […]
