27 January 202022 January 2020Thailand Board of Investment Points Out the High Potential for Thailand to Be Bioplastics HubDue to its abundant raw materials, existing value chain and supportive government policies, the country is paving the path for investments in bioplastics projects
29 August 201824 August 2018Chancen für Biokunststoffe entdeckenTagung 'Biopolymer Processing & Moulding' in Halle bei Leipzig begeisterte die knapp 120 Teilnehmer durch Praxisnähe
16 May 201814 May 2018Bio-Based Chemicals Market Research Report – Forecast to 2023Industrial chemicals segment is likely to dominate the market due to extensive demand from various end uses like engineered polymers, composites, additives, and others
6 November 201730 October 2017Natureworks Case StudyOver the past decade, NatureWorks has been in a growth mode - always involved in advanced research on the production of PLA from residues or second generation feedstocks
4 August 20172 August 2017Global Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast 2017-2025Key findings, market, regional and competitive insights by Inkwood Research
9 February 20177 February 2017With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangoverChina's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
7 February 20176 February 2017Toray, Mitsui in cellulosic sugar JV in ThailandThe JV will build a demonstration plant which will process around 15 tons of sugarcane bagasse/day
4 July 20162 July 2016PTT Plc to develop biochemical products over the next five years in ThailandCommercial run is expected to start in the second half of 2016
22 March 201621 March 2016BioAmber reports operational progress at Sarnia plantMore than 100 companies have tested and qualified the bio-succinic acid produced at Sarnia's plant
10 November 20159 November 2015Taking bio-based plastics to smart phonesMitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers is the first plant-based plastic capable of replacing the glass screen in smartphones
23 October 201521 October 2015The airlines: who’s doing what in aviation biofuels?Who’s a Major Player, who’s a Pioneer, who’s committed, who’s monitoring the space as a stakeholder? We look at 45 airlines and their efforts in bringing low-carbon fuels to the marketplace
14 September 201526 November 2015New High Biocontent BiopolymersSome of the pioneering big players and their hits
13 August 201511 August 2015PTTGC to set up $143mn bioplastics industrial estateThailand is currently vying to become the global hub for bioplastics manufacturing
20 April 201517 April 2015BioAmber: Kanadische Bernsteinsäure-Anlage im BauInbetriebnahme für das dritte Quartal 2015 - Abnahmevereinbarungen mit verschiedenen Kunden
23 March 201520 March 2015Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute GuideThe current situation and milestones of NatureWork
10 March 20159 March 2015BioAmber begins commissioning of Sarnia commercial plantCompany signed take-or-pay agreements with Vinmar and PTTMCC
12 January 20159 January 2015Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute GuideThe company portrait of BioAmber, Inc.
8 December 201415 February 2018Effiziente Ressourcennutzung und optimierte Entsorgung mit BiokunststoffenÜber 320 Teilnehmer bei 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Brüssel
Bioplastics – efficient in use of resources and waste management9th European Bioplastics Conference connects more than 320 participants in Brussels
29 September 201426 September 2014Thailand: PTT MCC Biochem errichtet BioPBS-Anlage in RayongIm Schulterschluss auf dem Weg zur bio-basierten Marktführerschaft?
PTTMCC Biochem’s pioneering move for global bioplastics leadershipJV aiming to create innovations and green products under “Green for Life” business approach
12 September 201411 September 2014The 3 partners launched its eco-friendly innovation “Bioplastics for Yoghurt Packaging”PTTGC, NatureWorks, Dairy Home to use Ingeo bioplastics-based cup for yoghurt packaging
26 August 201425 August 2014FTI to urge govt to back soft loans to support bioplasticsNatureWorks PLA investment in Thailand to require subsidies?
15 August 201414 August 2014BioAmber reports second quarter 2014 financial resultsCompany recorded gross loss of $1.8 million
2 July 201430 June 2014Thailand’s energy price reform may in the end force ethanol closuresExperts have repeated their calls for energy reforms, warning the junta that keeping energy prices low through subsidies will give only short-term benefits
21 May 201420 May 2014BioAmber reports progress with Sarnia plant in Q1 resultsCompany to become principal supplier of bio-succinic acid to PTTMCC for the production of biodegradable plastic in Thailand
7 May 20146 May 2014BioAmber Signs Its First Succinic Acid Take-or-Pay ContractContract with PTT-MCC Biochem, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Chemical and PTT PCL
Why are all the traffic lights turning green for BioAmber?As many technologies pivot or delay, one train keeps chugging on its route to biosuccinic acid, and markets like BDO, resins and polyols
12 March 201411 March 2014With 1 billion pounds of PLA sold, NatureWorks sees rapid growth to 2 billionWider acceptance and improved technology benefits all makers of bio-based materials
17 July 2013Thailand is ready for a leading role in green chemical productionPTT GC sees prospects for Thailand becoming ASEAN's bio-plastics production hub
8 May 2013PTT Polymer Marketing Co. Named Ingeo™ Distributor for Thailand and VietnamSeeing strong growth potential in Southeast Asia, NatureWorks opened its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Bangkok this January and is moving aggressively to develop sales channels in the region
27 March 2013Thailand: Push for bioplastics industryPTTMCC Biochem investment needs consumption of bioplastic products to be more promoted
14 February 2013Thailand ‘well positioned’ to be a global bioplastics hubBioplastics activity in Thailand is attracting attention but need to do more to develop local markets
30 January 2013Taiwanese, Thai firms form bioplastics JVMinima Technology Co. Ltd. and Thai Plastic Bag Industries Co. Ltd. to develop local market in Southeast Asia
10 December 2012NanoMarkets’ Latest Report Forecasts the Bio-Plastics Market Through 2020Bio-plastics market seen to reach $ 6.1 billion in 2018
5 November 2012Mitsubishi Chemical and Faurecia signed an agreement on joint research and development of bioplastics for automotive interior partsA joint research on tailor-made biomass poly-butylene succinate (PBS) for sustainable resource business
24 October 2012Avitez spouts first PLA bottle factory in AseanThai company estimates output to reach 300,000 bottles after six months
3 September 2012The Top 10 Advanced biofuels and biorefining companies in AsiaAs the US and Canada take a day off, we look at the hottest advanced technologies developing in Asia
13 August 2012FTD: Der Siegeszug von BioplastikFür Biokunststoff hat sich ein Riesenmarkt entwickelt. Das lockt inzwischen Großkonzerne wie Cargill oder Total an
18 June 2012Myriant Receives $25 Million Award Under USDA’s Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program to Develop Bio-based ChemicalsConstruction of Myriant's Bio-Succinic Acid Plant On-Budget and On-Schedule for First Quarter 2013 Commercial Start
12 June 2012NatureWorks looks at markets in AsiaAbout market strategies for Asia Pacific and end markets for R-PLA
11 June 2012Solvay to build bio-based Epichlorohydrin plant in China to serve largest market in the worldChinese epichlorohydrin market expected to grow on average by 8% per year
30 May 2012Ingeo products sold in Germany are first to receive dual, complementary third-party sustainability certificationsThe two certifications in unison ensure sustainable biopolymer feedstock sourcing and provide key supporting validation for brand owners
24 May 2012Ingeo biopolymer becomes Cradle to Cradle CertifiedSafety to human and environmental health, design for future use cycles, and sustainable manufacturing processes among certification criteria
8 May 2012NatureWorks plan expands PLA effortsGrowing interest leads to the enlargement of the product strategy by PLA resins
1 February 2012Showa Denko schließt Liefervertrag mit MyriantBernsteinsäure aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen für PBS-Produktion
17 November 2011BioAmber: Pläne für ein weiteres WerkProduktionsstätte im kanadischen Sarnia (Ontario) soll im Jahr 2013 den Betrieb aufnehmen
21 October 2011Japan chemical firms speed up renewable R&D through joint venturessMore investments made by Japanese companies in other parts of Asia but bioplastic manufacturing to remain limited
12 October 2011PTT CHemical to buy half of NatureWorksPlans JV plant with Cargill for PLA production in Thailand
NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT ChemicalThailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo™ manufacturing facility
