In France, Axens has successfully started up 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) unit at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300 KTA of renewable feedstock into high value Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This unit is a revamp of existing hydroprocessing assets in which a simple two-stages scheme has been implemented. Combined […]
In France, a flax-fiber composite is finding a home in rackets for padel, a fast-growing sport that marries tennis and squash. Dubbed TeXtreme R Biobased-Flax®, the material is lightweight and dampens vibrations, making it ideal for Europe’s answer to pickleball. EcoTechnilin, a division of the agricultural cooperative NatUp, provides the premium flax fibers to Oxeon, […]
In France, on June 30, the new biogenic CO2 recovery unit derived from anaerobic digestion of biowaste was inaugurated at SUEZ’s Terres d’Aquitaine site in Saint-Selve, Gironde in the presence of the President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. On this occasion, the Group announced the European certification of its digestate, marking a first in France. These significant […]
In France, in collaboration with its French partner AGRIPOWER France, German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group. France’s second-largest beef producer is headquartered in Le Lion-d’Angers in the Pays de la Loire region, western France. At this location, the plant will go into operation in November 2025 near […]
In France, Pegasus Capital Advisorsis collaborating with Partanna on a strategic investment of up to $20 million. The investment, under discussion and subject to further diligence and final agreements, will support Partanna’s expansion into emerging markets and help unlock catalytic grant opportunities. The investment will also be used to build coastal resilience under Partanna Ocean – a […]
In France, SIAAP -Greater Paris Sanitation Authority- and SUEZ have inaugurated the new biogas production unit at the Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant. This facility treats the wastewater of 6 million residents in Paris metropolitan area, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. This project, led by a consortium headed by SUEZ, marks […]
In France, Avril and Valtris announce the signing of an exclusivity agreement for Avril’s proposed acquisition of an industrial facility located in Baleycourt (Meuse, Grand Est region), specialized in rapeseed crushing, refining, and biodiesel production. Located in the heart of one of France’s main rapeseed-growing regions, the plant processes approximately 400,000 tons of seeds per […]
In France, Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a dress embedded with 125 million bioluminescent algae at Paris Haute Couture Week 2025. T Co-created with biodesigner Christopher Bellamy of Bio Crafted, the material behind the luminous effect is Pyrocystis fusiformis, a species of microalgae known for its natural ability to emit light. To […]
In France, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has completed its acquisition of Solyve, a French enzyme producer known for its expertise in solid-state fermentation and strong position in food and beverages. Solyve, formerly known as Lyven S.A., was founded in 1989 and operates a modern production facility in Normandy. It specializes in high-performance enzymes used in winemaking, juice […]
In France, Natural State Renewables announced its strategic partnership with Axens and its technology partner thyssenkrupp Uhde to use the innovative, proven BioTfueL technology to produce SAF made from surplus forest biomass such as pre-commercial thinnings and slash. This fully integrated process was developed by 6 major players in the decarbonization field, Avril, Axens, CEA, […]
