In New York, Plug Power has signed a contract to provide 25 MW of PEM electrolyzers for the H2DRIVEN project in Portugal, set to produce 80,000 tons of green methanol annually. The collaboration with Dourogás and CapWatt focuses on using biomass gasification and solar-powered electrolysis to generate methanol, targeting reduced carbon emissions in heavy industry. […]
In New York, First Ammonia has secured a significant boost in its efforts to revolutionize green ammonia production, announcing progress in its Series B funding round. With investments from global players, including Mercuria Holdings and the Tokyo-based Manies Group, the company aims to advance the development of its flagship facility in Victoria, Texas. The new […]
In New York, Opal Fuels announced South Jersey Industries and OPAL have begun construction on a renewable natural gas production facility at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence Township, New Jersey. This marks the second collaboration between the two companies to develop and operate RNG facilities. The facility, with an annual design capacity […]
In New York, designer Kim Jiwoo has responded to the Stanley Quencher/cup trend with a biobased thermoplastic version. Dubbed LINK, the mugs use cellulose cross-linked polymer made by adding plasticizer to cellulose sourced from wood waste. “LINK… tries to signify the connection between humans and trees on multiple levels,” according to Yanko Design. “Its handle […]
In New York, polyurethane fabrics company Ultrafabrics has introduced a biobased performance fabric for aviation interiors. Launched at May’s Aircraft Interiors Expo, the material “seamlessly integrates renewable plant-based materials” into a multi-layer construction, company execs recently told Business Jet Interiors International. AV Bio is made from wood-based Tencel Modal fibers manufactured by Austria’s Lenzing and […]
In New York, Nexus Development Capital, LLC (NDC), announced an investment of approximately $9 million in Castlerock Biofuels, a joint venture company led by Ensyn Corporation and Castlerock Green Energy (CGE). The company noted that this investment marks a substantial step forward in the development of renewable fuel production facilities in the United States. Castlerock […]
In New York state, Nexus Development Capital, LLC announced an investment of approximately $9 million in Castlerock Biofuels, a joint venture company led by Ensyn Corporation (Ensyn) and Castlerock Green Energy LLC (CGE). This investment marks a substantial step forward in the development of renewable fuel production facilities in the United States. Castlerock Biofuels is […]
In New York, alternative leather company Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6 million in a seed round. The funds will be used to support commercial launch and expand both production and staffing. The company uses proteins from grains and other biobased feedstocks to create fibers that mimic animal collagen in traditional leather. It has already partnered […]
In New York, America’s most famous competitive eater will be excluded from Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest for daring to endorse a plant-based hot dog. Joey Chestnut told the New York Post he is “gutted” by the ban, which stems from his agreement to represent Impossible Foods’ vegan alternative. “I love competing in […]
In New York state, efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants use sunlight to power the conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide into oil, which accumulates in seeds. Crop breeders interested in selecting plants that produce a lot of oil look for yellow […]
