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Yield10 Bioscience finalizes exclusive license for omega-3 production tech from Rothamsted

Yield10 Bioscience finalizes exclusive license for omega-3 production tech from Rothamsted

October 18, 2023 |

In Massachusetts, Yield10 Bioscience has exercised its option to finalize an exclusive global, commercial license to advanced omega-3 production technology from U.K.-based Rothamsted Research Limited. In 2020, Yield10 signed an exclusive collaboration agreement with Rothamsted to support Rothamsted’s Flagship Program to develop omega-3 oils in Camelina sativa. As part of the collaboration agreement, Yield10 received […]

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Sens. Thune and Klobuchar reintroduce Adopt GREET Act

Sens. Thune and Klobuchar reintroduce Adopt GREET Act

October 18, 2023 |

In Washington, U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Adopt Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Act, legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its greenhouse gas modeling for all renewable fuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Specifically, the bill would require EPA to apply the Argonne […]

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LG Chem and GS Caltex signs MOU to develop bio-based hydroxypropionic acid

LG Chem and GS Caltex signs MOU to develop bio-based hydroxypropionic acid

October 18, 2023 |

In South Korea, last week, LG Chem and GS Caltex signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on a joint project on the development of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3HP), a key substance for eco-friendly materials, including biobased plastics. This MOU follows the joint development agreement (JDA) established between LG Chem and GS Caltex in […]

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New European bioplastics production data for 2022 available

New European bioplastics production data for 2022 available

October 18, 2023 |

In Germany, in joint effort to offer transparency to EU stakeholders, nova-Institute has worked with European Bioplastics and Plastics Europe to provide the bioplastics production data for the year 2022. The data is based on the nova-Institute polymer production data and adapted to EUBP’s bioplastics scope. Applications include: Agriculture and horticulture, automotive and transport, building […]

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Certa first to operate HVO fuel station in Ireland

Certa first to operate HVO fuel station in Ireland

October 18, 2023 |

In Ireland, Certa has become the first energy operator in Ireland to open a fully-fledged HVO fuel station. Certa’s new “Forecourt of the Future” in Liffey Valley in Dublin cost over €1m to build and is the first in Ireland to make Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) available at all pumps alongside diesel and unleaded petrol. Certa […]

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Comstock completes all milestones required to scale up cellulosic biomass refining process

Comstock completes all milestones required to scale up cellulosic biomass refining process

October 18, 2023 |

In Nevada, Comstock Inc. announced completion of all milestones required for the scale-up of its proprietary lignocellulosic biomass refining process, culminating in the execution by its wholly owned subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation, of an exclusive license agreement with RenFuel K2B for use of RenFuel’s patented catalytic esterification process to refine Comstock Fuel’s proprietary Bioleum™ biointermediates […]

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Patriot Hydrogen expects to commission biomass clean energy project outside Sydney in 2024

Patriot Hydrogen expects to commission biomass clean energy project outside Sydney in 2024

October 18, 2023 |

In Australia, Patriot Hydrogen Limited is moving forward with its biomass clean energy project just outside Sydney in New South Wales, which is expected to be commissioned in 2024 and be the first of its kind in Australia. The project will take the wood waste from an operating timber sawmill and convert it to renewable […]

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SK Trading lands 40% stake in Korean waste fats supplier

SK Trading lands 40% stake in Korean waste fats supplier

October 18, 2023 |

In South Korea, SK Trading International signed a share purchase agreement for equity investment in Daekyung O&T on Monday. For this contract, SK Trading International formed a consortium with Korea Development Bank’s Private Equity Division and Eugene Private Equity. The three companies plan to establish a Special Purpose Company (SPC) to acquire a 100% stake […]

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Astra Global Solutions works with local partners to develop hybrid coconut in Dominican Republic

Astra Global Solutions works with local partners to develop hybrid coconut in Dominican Republic

October 18, 2023 |

In the Dominican Republic, Astra Global Solutions, Inc. has partnered with Inti Global Dominicana, S.R.L. to secure the Dominican Republic National Coconut Program. According to the announcement, the program is an initiative to plant new hybrid coconut trees throughout the country to greatly enhance production and create a solution for tackling the remediation of legacy […]

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NTU Singapore researchers convert kale waste for health and personal care products

NTU Singapore researchers convert kale waste for health and personal care products

October 18, 2023 |

In Singapore, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new technique to convert kale waste for use in health and personal care products, reducing food waste and emissions. Phytochemicals found in plants are known to prevent damage to cells in the body and are widely used in consumer products. They include […]

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