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Verdezyne Biochem Equipment for Auction
My apologies for the lack of posting as I’m inundated with webinars and online conferences in the past month (along with other deadlines). However, I cannot let this interesting news (thanks to Biofuel Digest) about an online auction of unused process equipment from the former Verdezyne’s VerdePalm project in Johor, Malaysia. While it saddens me … Continue reading
Lipids-based chemicals news
Happy April 1 blog readers! I have finished and published Tecnon OrbiChem’s March edition of the Bio-Materials newsletter yesterday, celebrated my birthday on Wednesday, did my social media duties at the AFPM last week and all the while battling a bad cough for more than a week now. Not bad for a newly-minted 40 year … Continue reading
Verdezyne partners for European bio-DDDA sales
Off-take supply agreements seem to be the trend these days in the renewable chemical markets, first with BioAmber and Vinmar, and now with this recent news from industrial biotech company, Verdezyne. Verdezyne announced that it has signed an agreement with Will & Co, a sales and marketing firm for raw materials, semi-finished products, additives, and … Continue reading
Sime Darby invests in Verdezyne
During President Obama’s trip to Malaysia this weekend, the country’s conglomerate giant, Sime Darby Berhad, announced that it will take a 30% stake, valued at $30 million, in San Diego-based renewable chemical company, Verdezyne. Sime Darby Renewables, a new unit under Sime Darby Plantation, will spearhead this initiative essentially focusing on converting traditional and … Continue reading