Green Chemicals Blog
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Neste expands renewables capacity in Singapore
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This news from Neste is well-timed as I just released my special report on global renewable diesel production (or what in the EU sometimes call hydrotreated vegetable oil or HVO production) in my December Biomaterials report published by Tecnon OrbiChem. Neste Corporation announced today its decision to invests around EUR 1.5 billion to expand Neste’s…
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CO2-based and Bio-based Products Innovators
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Happy Monday! This week is the start of my two-week vacation but unfortunately, I can’t stay away from blogging. Here’s one that I think is important for companies especially start-ups to look into and apply. Our colleagues at Nova Insitute is looking to award innovative technologies and products at its annual CO2-based fuels and polymers…
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Corona Launches Plastic-Free Six-Pack Rings
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Corona announced that it will pilot plastic-free six-pack rings in select markets as part of the brand’s commitment with Parley for the Oceans to lead the industry with eco-friendly packaging. The partnership began with a commitment to protect 100 islands by 2020 and expands to include the pursuit of scalable innovation that can change the…
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Attis Industries look for lignin applications
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Milton, Georgia-based Attis Industries, Inc. launched a video series that will offer investors and interested parties additional information on the technologies and bio-based products offered under its Innovations division. In the video, the company discussed the current inefficiencies in biomass processing and how it is taking the next steps to double the biofuel output from…
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Plastic recycling takes centre stage for consumer brands
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Ongoing coverage of plastic pollution has pressured well-known consumer brands manufacturers to increase their commitment to sustainable packaging, and recycling has been one of the items near the top of their agendas. In April, Unilever announced a partnership with start-up company, Ioniqa, which has reportedly developed a proprietary technology that is able to convert any…
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Phillips 66, REG to build Renewable Diesel Plant
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Production of renewable diesel (processed via hydrocracking of fats and oils) continues to expand here in the USA as well as in Europe where large traditional oil and energy companies such as Neste, Valero, Total, Eni and now Phillips 66 are now becoming or have become major players. For those who are subscribers of Tecnon…
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VERBIO acquires DuPont’s cellulosic ethanol plant
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Good news for the cellulosic ethanol industry in the USA. VERBIO North America Corporation, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, a 51% subsidiary of VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG, has signed a contract yesterday with DuPont to purchase its cellulosic ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa, USA. The purchase includes about 100,000 tons of baled corn stalks,…