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
14 December 201612 December 2016Leaf Resources, Novozymes in biomass-to-sugars collaborationGlycerine to economically produce cellulosic sugars
16 November 201614 November 2016Tecnon OrbiChem coverage of Bioplastics/SusPolyUrethane conferencesSummary of experts coverage about two recent biopolymers conferences
8 November 20165 November 2016Bio-based polyamides updateArkema to bring on stream in 2017 two production lines to manufacture PA11, made from 100% bio-based monomer sourced from castor oil
27 September 201624 September 2016Renmatix bags $14m from Bill Gates, TotalPlantrose process will enable a multitude of renewable process technologies to access the markets
6 September 20162 September 2016Cargill expanding in cosmetics and personal careNew global general manager, Tony Jaillot will lead the business focused on plant-based, sustainably-sourced ingredients
29 April 201628 April 2016Twitter Recap: Nova Institut Bio-Materials Conference 2016Tecnon OrbiChem presented its Bio-based chemicals overview at the 9th Nova Institut International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
11 April 20167 April 20169th Intl Conference on Bio-based Materials – Day 1Policy and markets, bio-based building blocks and biorefineries
7 March 20164 March 2016Maleic Anhydride Value Chain – World Market OverviewIn the bio-based succinic acid business you have to know the maleic anhydride market
20 January 201619 January 20162015: Renewable Chemicals ReviewContinued low petrochemical prices led to several rethinking strategies
30 September 201528 September 2015USDA launches first price report on non-GMO corn and soybeansBetter earnings could attract more market for non-GMO grain and encourage farmers to transition to organic
24 September 201523 September 2015Soy-polyols expand in EuropeBio-polyol market is going through a rebirth in Europe as customers are realizing the benefits of using renewable and reusable products in their manufacturing
11 August 201510 August 2015Updates on Top Value Added Chemicals from BiomassProgress in commercialization/development of several renewable chemicals that were candidates under the US DOE’s 2004 Top Value Added Biomass-based Chemicals
22 July 201521 July 2015More off-take bio deal with VinmarVinmar is on a roll when it comes to doing off-take supply deals in the renewables sector
16 July 201514 July 2015Bio-succinic acid and PDO in polyolsThe bio-based polyurethane sector is certainly getting a lot of buzz and developments especially with the use of bio-monomers
11 June 201510 June 2015Special Report: Bioplastics and additives becoming mainstreamNPE tradeshow spotlighted the increasing role of bioplastics at its own booth at the show
18 May 201515 May 2015Bio-based surfactants roundupGlycoSurf develops a novel chemical synthesis for producing rhamnolipids
11 May 20158 May 2015100% bio-based Polyurethane in the marketIntroduction of PDI enables to commercially produce a 100% bio-based polyurethane
20 March 201519 March 2015Europe explores creation of Bio-based products standardsGreen Chemicals Blog on the current work on certifications and standards inside and outside of Europe
13 March 201512 March 2015Levulinic acid commercialization expandsGreen Chemicals Block on the latest news of levulinic acid
4 February 20153 February 2015What is the future for the bio-chemical industry with crude oil below $50?Biomaterials industry to take some comfort from the growing recognition amongst consumers around the world
9 December 20149 September 2021 First pilot and demonstration plants for CO2-based fuels and polymers in useCommercial production closer than expected
Erste Pilot- und Demonstrationsanlagen für CO2-basierte Kraftstoffe und Polymere in BetriebIndustrielle Produktion näher als erwartet
23 September 20149 September 2021ACC: Development of biobased polyols for green polyurethanes has great potentialCommercialisation of a wider range of cost-competitive biobased polyols to drive expansion of sustainable PU segment
7 May 20146 May 2014Why 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
