Partnership
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P2 Science partners with Ballestra
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Connecticut, US-based renewable chemical company, P2 Science, has partnered with global engineering company, Desmet Ballestra SpA (DBI), for the commercialization of Ballestra’s reactor technology in P2’s proprietary ozonolysis process for the production of flavor, fragrance and cosmetic ingredients using biomass…
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Sime Darby invests in Verdezyne
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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…
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British Airways commits to 50 ktpa biomass-based jet fuel supply
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The blog does not usually post much about biofuels but the technology involved in this project announcement is also associated with the developments of waste syngas-based chemicals. Yesterday, advanced biofuels technology developer, Solena Fuels, announced that it will build the world’s first facility,…
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CO2 Solutions in carbon capture pilot plant
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CO2 Solutions Inc. has entered into a collaboration agreement with Husky Energy, where CO2 Solutions will install and operate a pilot unit capturing approximately 15 tonnes of CO2 per day at Husky’s Pikes Peak South, Saskatchewan heavy oil site on a…
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Neol scales up ag waste-to-oils plant
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Watch out Solazyme, this Spain-based company could be a future competitor if it can achieve a cost-effective commercial production of oils from waste-based sugar. Neol Biosolutions, a 50:50 joint venture between Repsol and Neuron Bio, has reached an agreement with…
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Clariant develops succinic acid-based pigments
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I am on my way to BASF’s Press conference in New Jersey this morning but let me post this interesting news from Clariant. This European specialty chemical company announced today that it has developed high-performance pigments for coatings, plastics and…
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Amyris strengthens chemical collaborative partnerships
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Amyris is entering a collaborative research and development agreement with BASF where Amyris will use its strain engineering technology to develop a microorganism capable of producing a target molecule by BASF. The companies expect to further collaborate on a strain…