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Cellugy scales its EPS fermentation platform tenfold
Danish biotech startup Cellugy has run its fermentation process at 15,000 liters. That is a tenfold scale-up. The company reports consistent product quality and performance at the larger volume. The run took place at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP)…
Bizkaia opens biomethane plant
A new plant in Spain's Basque Country will turn household and commercial food waste into biomethane. Metabarri, a biomethanization facility, has been inaugurated at the Artigas Ecopark in Bizkaia. It can treat up to 50,000 tonnes of organic matter a…
Solenis, Moleaer team up on nanobubbles for biosolids treatment
Solenis has signed a strategic representation agreement with Moleaer to expand the use of nanobubbles in biological wastewater treatment. Solenis provides water treatment, process and hygiene solutions. Moleaer specializes in nanobubble technology. Under the global deal, Solenis becomes Moleaer’s exclusive…
ECOncrete and Submar team up on marine bioconcrete protection
ECOncrete, a developer of bio-enhancing marine bioconcrete technology, and Submar, a design-build erosion control company, have announced a new strategic partnership. The deal will bring bio-based protection solutions to the Gulf Coast and offshore markets. Under the agreement, Submar will…
Verbio opens large-scale plant for rapeseed-based chemicals
Verbio has commissioned what it calls the world's first large-scale ethenolysis plant based on rapeseed methyl ester. The facility sits at its Bitterfeld site. The company invested nearly EUR 100 million in it. The plant can produce up to 60,000…
BBIA shares funding calls worth nearly £30 M with UK bio sector
The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) has announced six funding opportunities for UK engineering biology and bio-based companies. BBIA does not fund or run the programmes. It is sharing them with the sector. Together they offer nearly £30 million.…