Tag: UK

Re:Right debuts seaweed bioplastic pavilion for Glastonbury festival

Re:Right debuts seaweed bioplastic pavilion for Glastonbury festival

July 1, 2024 |

In the UK, sustainable design firm Re:Right Design has created a pavilion for the upcoming Glastonbury performing arts festival that is meant to showcase the potential for bioplastics. Re:Right tells dezeen its Hayes Pavilion is made from an easily compostable seaweed biomaterial that was developed but firm cofounder Leksi Kostur over several years. “Our goal with these […]

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Quadrise extends scope of cooperation agreement with BTG Bioliquids

Quadrise extends scope of cooperation agreement with BTG Bioliquids

June 27, 2024 |

In the UK, Quadrise Plc. announced the signature of a Cooperation Framework Agreement with BTG Bioliquids BV. The CFA serves to extend the scope of Quadrise’s existing agreement with BTL.  Following the signature of a Joint Development Agreement with BTL in June 2023, Quadrise has worked with BTL to incorporate BTL’s sustainable Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil products […]

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bp to acquire full ownership of bp Bunge Bioenergia

bp to acquire full ownership of bp Bunge Bioenergia

June 27, 2024 |

In the UK, bp said it has agreed to acquire Bunge’s 50% holding interest in its bp Bunge Bioenergia S.A. joint venture, one of Brazil’s leading biofuels-producing companies. Upon completion, bp said it will become sole owner of the industrial scale sugarcane and ethanol business. The enterprise value of the stake to be acquired is […]

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UKI2S invests in HutanBio’s seed round

UKI2S invests in HutanBio’s seed round

June 26, 2024 |

In the UK, UKI2S has backed HutanBio by investing in its seed round, further recognizing biology’s role in tackling climate change. UKI2S joins the Clean Growth Fund, advancing the seed round total to £3 million. UKI2S is investing from its engineering biology portfolio and HutanBio joins its portfolio of high-impact companies demonstrating the power of […]

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DNV validates BECCS methodology to certify net CO2 removals

DNV validates BECCS methodology to certify net CO2 removals

June 24, 2024 |

In the UK, DNV has validated a new methodology for the certification of net carbon dioxide removals delivered using bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).   DNV’s endorsement of the methodology developed by Drax and Stockholm Exergi, is an important milestone, which will support and enable the deployment of BECCS, a vital climate saving technology […]

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Modern Meadow and Earthletica create biobased jacket 

Modern Meadow and Earthletica create biobased jacket 

June 21, 2024 |

In the UK, World Bio Markets reported that Modern Meadow and Earthletica, an Australian-based activewear brand, have partnered to launch the Bronte Jacket.This lightweight jacket features Bio-Alloy Shield, a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow. “At Earthletica, we are committed to creating activewear that not only looks and feels good, but also supports […]

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Wood Mackenzie says e-fuels still a decade away from widespread development

Wood Mackenzie says e-fuels still a decade away from widespread development

June 20, 2024 |

In the UK, widespread development and use of synthetic fuels is still at least a decade away and depends on the successful deployment of other technologies, but companies that position themselves now are best positioned for success according to the latest Horizons report by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie. The report: ‘Adding fire to […]

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New guide published to help supply chains responsibly source HVO

New guide published to help supply chains responsibly source HVO

June 17, 2024 |

In the UK, a new report, “Responsible Sourcing of HVO – A Comprehensive Guide,” has been released, aiming to accelerate the global transition towards sustainable energy. Developed by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability School, this report is a vital resource for organizations committed to environmentally responsible practices in the procurement of hydrotreated vegetable […]

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Kelpi lands $5.5M investment to get algae-based biomaterials to market

Kelpi lands $5.5M investment to get algae-based biomaterials to market

June 17, 2024 |

In the UK, in a huge step forward for the business, Kelpi has secured £4.35 million ($5.5m) in investment to take its pioneering biomaterial technology to market. The funding round will fund the next chapter for the business, allowing it to expand operations, grow the team and run scale-up pilots to plot its pathway to […]

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Meld Energy gets approval for 100MW green hydrogen production facility in Hull

Meld Energy gets approval for 100MW green hydrogen production facility in Hull

June 14, 2024 |

In the UK, green hydrogen developer Meld Energy has received approval from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to construct 100 megawatt green hydrogen production facility at Saltend in Hull.  Meld Energy is now preparing to build the green hydrogen production facility at Saltend Chemicals Park, a move that will create the capacity to meet […]

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