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Polish agricultural biogas producer secures landmark trading deal
Polska Grupa Biogazowa, Poland's largest agricultural biogas operator, has signed an electricity trading partnership with Hekla Energy that will handle over 200GWh of biogas-derived power in its first year. The deal is the first of its kind in Poland for…
ZymoChem claims its bio-material solves diaper industry’s plastic problem
A California chemicals company says it's solved a problem that's stumped the hygiene industry for years: making a plant-based diaper absorbent that works as well as the plastic version. ZymoChem released research showing its material, called BAYSE, matches or beats…
UPM and Paramelt collaborate on bio-based food packaging solution
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have announced a joint development of a new bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept. Designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions, this packaging offers strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, making it suitable…
nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Bio Innovations Europe, the premier event dedicated to scaling industrial biomanufacturing in the region, is proud to announce that nova-Institute will return as a Headline Partner for its 2026 edition. This renewed collaboration reinforces the vital…
Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale Chinese biomethanol bunkering for global shipping
Shanghai Electric has achieved a major milestone in maritime decarbonization by successfully bunkering the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM with Chinese-produced biomethanol at Yangshan Port. This operation, conducted earlier this month, marks the first large-scale use of Chinese biomethanol by…
Industry coalition urges EU biomethane acceleration
Major European industry associations are urging EU leaders to accelerate biomethane production as a solution to high energy costs and carbon reduction goals. The Joint Biomethane Declaration frames the renewable gas as essential for industrial competitiveness. Europe currently produces 22…