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US DOE Releases Plastics Innovation Challenge Draft Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the Plastics Innovation Challenge Draft Roadmap and a request for information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on the Draft Roadmap. Announced in November 2019, the Plastics Innovation Challenge is a comprehensive program to accelerate innovations in energy-efficient plastics recycling technologies. The Plastics Innovation Challenge will also position the United … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACECorbion to Expand Lactic Acid Capacity in North America
The lactic acid and polylactic acid (PLA) markets remain hot with announcements of capacity expansions or new production facilities worldwide. Corbion just announced that it is planning to expand its lactic acid capacity at its Blair, Nebraska by around 40%. However, it seems this expansion is geared more towards the use of lactic acid and … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEVIDEO: Solvents and the EU Green Deal
If you’re interested in the EU Green Deal and how it will affect the solvents market, please watch this complete webinar (it’s 1.5 hours) from the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG). Just like the implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) years ago in Europe, the EU Green Deal is expected to … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACENovamont Acquires BioBag Group
It’s rare these days to hear mergers and acquisitions in the bioplastic community but with investments pouring in especially for biodegradable and compostable plastics production, we will probably hear more financing and buyout activities in this space. This week, Novamont announced its acquisition of Norway-based BioBag Group for an undisclosed amount. BioBags has already been … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACERestriction eases for DOE Loan Guarantees
I don’t really analyze deeply some of the policies surrounding the renewable chemicals and biofuels/bioenergy markets although I do recognize that the renewable chemicals industry seems to be always trying to catch up with its bigger sibling when it comes to policies enabling tax credits, government incentives and loans for renewable chemicals projects and products. … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEVIDEO: Danimer Scientific debuts on NY Stock Exchange
Meredian Holdings Group, Inc., doing business as Danimer Scientific, a next-generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, and Danimer Scientific, Inc., formerly known as Live Oak Acquisition Corp. have completed their previously announced business combination. Live Oak was a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with no commercial operations and was … Continue reading
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