In the Netherlands, scientists at AkzoNobel have developed a new waterborne wood coating that features 20% biobased content without compromising on performance. Launched by the company’s Sikkens Wood Coatings business, RUBBOL WF 3350 is a sprayable opaque coating, “By utilizing bio-based raw materials, we’re not only helping to reduce our environmental impact, but also paving […]
In the Netherlands, cultivated meat company Meatable and animal-free leather producer Pelagen have partnered to improve the efficiency and scalability of producing skin tissue from animal cells. Specifically, the two companies will develop optimized media and processes to lower cost, enhance speed and efficiency, and increase quality of animal-free leather. The agreement marks a milestone […]
In the Netherlands, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year of green hydrogen produced using renewable power, generated mostly by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, developed by TotalEnergies (50%) and RWE (50%). These projects will cut CO2 […]
In the Netherlands, Power2X, a leading green molecules company, has contracted Worley to provide engineering and project management services for its eFuels Rotterdam project – a world-scale production facility for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and ultra-low carbon fuels. The Power2X production facility will use imported green methanol produced from green hydrogen andbiogenic carbon as feedstock […]
In the Netherlands, VTTI launched VIDA bioenergy, a newly formed subsidiary that is 100% owned by VTTI, dedicated to transforming biomass into renewable energy. VIDA bioenergy will operate independently from the rest of VTTI, under the leadership of CEO, Lars Boetje. This will allow the company to move with flexibility and speed to meet the […]
In the Netherlands, Power2X announced a strategic collaboration with Honeywell to implement Honeywell UOP’s eFiningTM methanol-to-jet processing technology in Power2X’s eFuels Rotterdam project — a large-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam. The Rotterdam facility will use locally produced green hydrogen and […]
In the Netherlands, STX Group acquired Marine Olie, a leading trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. This strategic acquisition strengthens STX Group’s position in the biofuels value chain and supports the company’s vision to become a globally leading trader in the integrated feedstocks-to-fuels-to-ticket markets. Marine Olie’s vast experience in aggregating, blending and optimizing oils and fats, […]
In the Netherlands, micro-organisms, such as bacteria or algae, offer numerous potential solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. They can capture and store carbon, for example in soils and oceans, or break down the potent greenhouse gas methane. Additionally, they can produce biofuel, break down pollutants, or strengthen ecosystems. Eighteen microbiologists, including University […]
In the Netherlands, biobased chemicals company Avantium has announced an expanded partnership with SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited to pilot the production of polylactic-co-glycolic acid as a polyester alternative. Using Avantium’s Volta Technology, which converts CO2 into high-value products such as glycolic acid, the partnership aims to produce PLGA using existing manufacturing assets. PLGA is […]
In the Netherlands, Stellantis announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel. This green Diesel is also validated for use in many existing Stellantis vehicles with Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines marked with “XTL” on […]
