Investments
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More bio-based naphtha production ahead
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I can barely keep up with news and capacity announcement on renewable diesel/HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) so I’ll just mention two big ones that I came across last week. UPM said last week that it is moving forward with its…
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Corbion to Expand Lactic Acid Capacity in North America
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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%….
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Novamont Acquires BioBag Group
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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…
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Restriction eases for DOE Loan Guarantees
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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…
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VIDEO: Danimer Scientific debuts on NY Stock Exchange
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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….
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Calling all startups: Enter the KAITEKI Challenge
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Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) and Greentown Labs, the largest climate tech startup incubator in North America, are now accepting applications for the KAITEKI Challenge, the latest iteration of the Greentown Launch corporate partnership accelerator program. Greentown Labs and MCHC…
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Verdezyne Biochem Equipment for Auction
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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…