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Codexis sells Budapest lab to Intrexon
Synthetic biology company, Intrexon Corporation, has acquired state-of-the-art laboratory operations in Budapest, Hungary from biocatalysts developer Codexis, Inc. The acquisition will expand Intrexon’s strain and protein development capabilities, as well as strengthen fermentation process optimization and scale-up. Intrexon’s Industrial Products Division (IPD) will absorb the Budapest laboratory staff. Intrexon’s IPD is positioned to develop biologically based solutions … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEVIDEO: Lignin-based alternative to BPA
A new compound called bisguaiacol F (BGF) made from lignin as an alternative to bisphenol-A (BPA) is being developed by researchers at the University of Delaware under the leadership of Dr. Richard Wool, who is an EPA Presidential Green Chemistry awardee last year for his development and design of new bio-based materials as substitutes for toxic substances. … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEMaverick Synfuels and PPE in GTL methanol partnership
Maverick Synfuels and Plant Process Equipment, Inc. (PPE), a global energy engineering and fabrication company, have formed a partnership to manufacture and sell small-scale Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) methanol plants. The skid-mounted modular plants can be rapidly deployed and are capable of producing between 3,000 – 10,000 gallons per day of ultra-clean synthetic fuels and chemicals from … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEMinnesota bill for renewable chems incentives
The blog just saw this article from Biomass magazine about a pending Minnesota bill aiming to create incentives for commercial production of renewable chemicals, advanced biofuels and biomass. The bill H.F. 2456, introduced on February 27 in the Minnesota House of Representatives, aims to create a capital equipment loan program for renewable chemical and advanced … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEWebinar: USDA BioPreferred Program under new Farm Bill
The blog is still working on my interview with Corinne Young about the new Farm Bill and some of its new benefits for the renewable chemical industry such as the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred Program (preferred Federal purchasing of biobased products and biobased product certification and labeling). The USDA’s BioPreferred program’s authority and … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEACC forms Biobased Chemistry Network
This is good news for the renewable chemical industry in the US and hopefully will enable more acceptance for bio-based materials in the mainstream chemical supply chain. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) launched a new Biobased Chemistry Network to help educate policymakers on how to create effective and workable regulatory programs for the growing biobased … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACESolvay launches production of torrefied biomass
Solvay has launched the production of torrefied biomass at an industrial scale in the United States, run by the recently created Solvay Biomass Energy joint venture between Solvay and U.S. company New Biomass Energy NBE. The biomass is produced in Quitman, Mississippi at a plant that was built and developed by NBE. Solvay will provide … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACENY funding for Eastman Bioscience Manufacturing Center
The New York State government will commit $3 million to the Eastman Business Park (EBP) Bioscience Manufacturing Center in Rochester, which will begin construction later this year. The construction of the $25 million, 60,000 square feet facility, which will improve equipment for converting non-food plant materials into biofuels and biochemicals, is estimated to create 1,800 … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEUPM launched the Biofore concept car
It’s 6am US EST and I still can’t sleep (which I will pay for later), so it’s back to blogging for me. Helsinki, Finland-based pulp and paper company UPM recently launched the Biofore Concept Car at the Geneva International Motor Show, which featured passenger compartment floor, center console, display panel cover and door panels made … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEPorta licenses Gevo’s bio-isobutanol tech
Argentine ethanol producer, Porta Hnos S.A. (“Porta”), has signed a letter of intent to become the exclusive licensee of Gevo’s GIFT® in Argentina to produce renewable isobutanol. Porta is a 132 year old family owned company in Argentina that produces liquor, vinegars and has a 120 m3/day corn ethanol plant. In addition, Porta has designed and … Continue reading
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