In the Netherlands, designer Odette Dierkx has envisioned a new concept for producing protein bars: dried mycelium that has been fed waste plastics. Dubbed Plastik Protein, the mycelium powder contains amino acids, fiber, and nutrients that can be used as food ingredients. The protein bars would be made by mixing the powder with natural flavoring, […]
In the Netherlands, Neste’s pioneering MultiPLHY project demonstrating renewable hydrogen production has reached a key milestone: The consortium partners have successfully started up the world’s largest multi-megawatt high-temperature electrolyzer (HTE) in an industrial environment at Neste’s renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The pilot project demonstrates the viability of renewable hydrogen in reducing the […]
In the Netherlands, Braskem announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m greenT bio-based product line, including HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX. These studies reaffirm Braskem’s commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility, and innovation in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. Conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14071 […]
In the Netherlands, Reuters reports Shell expects to take another $600 million hit during its upcoming Q3 reporting related to pulling out of the planned biofuel project at its refinery in Rotterdam, bringing the total losses associated with the project to $1.4 billion. The project was approved in 2021, but it paused construction last year […]
In the Netherlands, QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have reduced emissions by as much as 500 metric tons of CO₂ in just six months by implementing a biofuel scheme using HVO100 for port shunting operations. This joint initiative marks a significant step forward in QTKR and ONE’s partnership to decarbonize […]
In the Netherlands, together with the Dutch government and Tata Steel’s Indian parent company have signed a Joint Letter of Intent that marks an important step towards cleaner and future-proof steel production – developed in-house and in the Netherlands. The JLOI sets out agreements on targets, financing, and timelines, designed to create a healthier living […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Tereos, a global leader in sugar, starch, alcohol and bioethanol production, and with LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury. Together, the parties will establish a strategic collaboration to accelerate the […]
In the Netherlands, The Telegraaf newspaper reports BP is pulling the plug on its plans for a biofuels plant in the Europoort in Rotterdam. The staff reacted. “This was the last green project in the Netherlands we had.” In the procedure, about a hundred jobs reportedly disappear. BP has one of the largest refineries in […]
In the Netherlands, Mevaldi B.V. has successfully closed a funding round with High-Tech Gründerfonds and ICIG Ventures, the investment arm of International Chemical Investors Group. Founded in 2020, Mevaldi is pioneering a bio-thermocatalytic process to produce 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol—a versatile chemical used in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. The investment, which includes both equity and a working capital […]
In the Netherlands, biotech firm NoPalm Ingredients has signed an agreement with NIZO Food Research to set up a demonstration-scale factory for its fermentation-based oils process technology at NIZO’s Ede food innovation campus. The facility will be the first time NoPalm Ingredients will run its full processes for producing sustainable palm and other tropical oil […]
