In France, Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable complex in South-East Asia, as well as SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO Ventures), have selected Axens’ Vegan® offering. These three companies will implement Axens’ Vegan® solution for their respective Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil and Sustainable Aviation […]
In France, Valtom, a public authority in charge of waste management in Clermont-Ferrand (central France), selected Waga Energy to produce Renewable Natural Gas (RNG, also known as biomethane) on the Puy-Long landfill. The WAGABOX® unit to be built on this site will upgrade the biogas emitted by the landfilled waste, as well as the biogas from […]
In France, designers Vivien Roussel, Madalina Nicolae, and Marc Teyssier have created a video game controller made from SCOBY, also known as Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast. Dubbed BioHybrid, the controller is a proof of concept that envisions growing devices such as controllers, keyboards, and wearables, as opposed to assembling them. “By adopting biofabrication […]
In France, biobased indigo dye maker Pili has partnered with fashion brand Citizens of Humanity and Turkish denim producer Orta to bring greener jeans to market. Under the terms of the agreement, Citizens of Humanity will debut clothing made from Pili’s Eco-Indigo biobased indigo dye in 2025. “Our partnership with Pili represents a pivotal moment […]
In France, specialty materials firm Arkema has achieved multiple mass balance ISCC PLUS certifications in the US, Europe, and Asia, with the sought-after sustainability credential covering numerous major coating technologies. Nine Arkema sites have been certified over the past 12 months, covering a complete range of bio-attributed solutions from upstream acrylic monomers to downstream specialty […]
In France, DNV has successfully conducted a comprehensive technical due diligence to support Elyse Energy, an independent French company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules, in securing a €120 million investment from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance, and Mirova. The funds will support Elyse Energy’s sustainable fuel and low-carbon feedstock production projects in France and Spain, […]
In France, Air Liquide has received €110 million from the European Innovation Fund to develop ENHANCE, a large-scale renewable hydrogen production and liquefaction project in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, aimed at cutting over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by using ammonia instead of natural gas, announced December 10, 2024. The project will retrofit an existing hydrogen unit […]
In France, Lactips, specializing in the development, production and commercialization of a 100% biobased natural polymer that is water-soluble and biodegradable in all environments, has announced a €16 million fundraising round. This new round, backed by SPI fund, managed on behalf of the French government by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, marks the entry […]
In France, the Sogestran Group christened the ZULU 06, a 55-meter hydrogen-powered inland vessel developed over six years as part of the European Flagships project to address urban logistics challenges with zero-emission technology. Powered by two 200 kW fuel cells using 300 kilograms of green hydrogen stored at 300 bars, the ZULU 06 can carry […]
In France, Lactips, a company developing and producing polymers from milk protein casein, has completed a €16 million (US$16.9 million) fundraising round. The financing will enable Lactips to accelerate its commercial growth and expand its international presence. Lactips provides sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, supporting converters and brand owners in their ecological transition. The company’s […]
