Business
Bioplastics startup plans $83M processing plant
AgroRenew LLC, a bioplastics startup based in Knox County, Tennessee has announced plans to build an $83 million plant and create about 250 jobs. The 200,000-square-foot facility will be used to convert food waste from watermelon, cantaloupe, and pumpkin farms…
Eni Sustainable Mobility and LG Chem partner on innovative biorefinery in South Korea
South Korea’s leading chemicals producer LG Chem and Italian energy group Eni Sustainable Mobility are exploring the possibility to develop and operate a new biorefinery at LG Chem’s Daesan chemical complex, 80 kilometers southwest of Seoul, South Korea.
World’s first coffee biorefinery opens in Denmark
Kaffe Bueno has marked a significant milestone in sustainable innovation with the inauguration of the world’s first coffee biorefinery in Rødovre, Denmark. This pivotal moment signifies a major step in the company’s journey towards unlocking the latent potential of coffee.
Provectus Algae begins methane-reduction with biomanufacturing plant
Provectus Algae has commissioned its first 30,000 L demonstration plant to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives, marking a significant milestone for the company. Provectus Algae specializes in biomanufacturing using a carbon-capturing algae platform that can produce a variety of photosynthetic…
Braskem and Oxiteno sign a partnership to supply bio-attributed ethylene
Committed to supporting the circular economy and fighting climate change, Brazilian petrochemical companies Braskem and Indorama Ventures IOD - Oxiteno announce a partnership to supply bio-attributed ethylene from renewable sources.
Indonesian airline flies on palm oil biofuel
Indonesia completed its inaugural commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel. The Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800NG travelled from Jakarta to Surakarta, covering a distance of roughly 550 km (342 mi).