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New SAF procurement aims to accelerate decarbonization of aviation sector
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to increase the supply of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative aims to support long-term growth in SAF production, focusing on power-to-liquids and bio-based feedstocks with…
Blue Circle Olefins to revolutionize the chemical industry with circular olefins
Blue Circle Olefins is working to cut the chemical sector’s carbon emissions by producing essential chemicals from sustainable, circular methanol. Their approach leverages existing technology and raw materials to create a greener, more efficient manufacturing process. Founders Ralph Koekkoek and…
eXoZymes develops AI-driven approach to produce rare nutraceutical compound
eXoZymes, a leader in AI-engineered enzymes, announced the creation of NCTx, LLC. This new subsidiary will develop and produce N-trans-caffeoyltyramine (NCT), a rare plant-based compound. NCT shows promise for metabolic health, gut health, and liver function but is scarce in…
BioWell supports U.S. biomanufacturing scale-up with new pilot plant
BioWell, a Houston-based nonprofit accelerator focused on industrial biomanufacturing, has taken over operations at the Texas BioTechnology pilot plant in Richmond, Texas. The facility has a 13,000-liter fermentation capacity and offers contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, advanced laboratories, and…
Breakthrough precision fermentation turns dairy waste to protein
Bel Group and Standing Ovation, a French biotech pioneer, announced a breakthrough in dairy processing through precision fermentation. This process valorizes dairy effluents, such as whey, into casein proteins. It promotes a circular economy and addresses food sovereignty and sustainability…
SunGas’ Beaver Lake biofuel project reaches engineering stage
SunGas Renewables has started front-end engineering design (FEED) for its flagship biofuel project, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy. This milestone marks the final planning stage, focusing on detailed design and technology selection for a facility producing renewable, environmentally friendly methanol. The…