28 February 202528 February 2025 Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries Unprecedented enzyme class prospected in Brazilian soil can increase biorefinery efficiency and accelerate the sustainable production of energy and chemicals
26 February 20251 April 2025 Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
24 February 202518 February 2025 bluesign® Driving Strategic Transformation Toward a Safer and More Sustainable Fashion Industry The bluesign® SYSTEM is setting the benchmark for safer, more sustainable practices by eliminating hazardous chemicals, optimizing resource usage, and fostering transparency across our supply chain
20 February 202517 February 2025 Solvay partners with IUCN to deliver on new biodiversity commitments Solvay has entered a three-year collaboration with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to achieve tangible positive impacts for nature thanks to IUCN’s best practices and advanced tools
18 February 202518 February 2025 RCI Webinar: The Future of Biomass in Sustainable Chemistry On 18 February, discover key insights on the net-zero chemistry industry, biomass availability, sustainable transport and in our upcoming free webinar
12 February 202511 February 2025 CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Tidal Vision completes $140M Series B to Scale Chitosan Technologies Globally Funding Fuels Global Expansion with New Facilities that Strengthen Supply of Chitosan Chemistries
Innovative plant to turn wood into biochemicals – UPM Biochemicals selects Bilfinger as maintenance partner for sustainable biorefinery First of its kind plant lays groundwork for production of consumer goods with reduced CO2 footprint
10 February 20255 February 2025 Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in polyurethane foam
31 January 202528 January 2025 Verbio in Bitterfeld: Construction progress on the new ethenolysis plant Construction of the new plant in Bitterfeld progressing apace - The first distillation column was built in November 2024 - Verbio will use a Nobel Prize-winning technology to manufacture renewable specialty chemicals in the future - Working for the climate: Verbio is recruiting new employees
30 January 202527 January 2025 Johnson Matthey technology selected for one of the largest planned e-methanol plants in Europe The Reolum project focuses on the development of green hydrogen, e-methanol, and biomass-fuelled combined heat and power technologies
29 January 202528 January 2025 Joint webinar by BIC & RCI on biomass potential for defossilising the chemical industry Can biomass sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needs of the chemical and feedstock industries by 2050?
27 January 202522 January 2025 Refinity, Innventure’s newest company, acquires exclusive rights to novel technology for advanced recycling of mixed plastic waste from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Recently, Innventure and Dow announced plans to collaborate to develop and commercialize new waste-to-value technologies through Refinity
2 January 202518 December 2024 Gevo and LG Chem Extend Joint Development Agreement for Bio-Propylene to Accelerate Commercialization Using Gevo Ethanol-to-Olefins Technology The renewed commitment by both partners accelerates efforts to scale up commercialization ahead of the original timeline
20 December 202418 December 2024 Doppelganger plastics: a more desirable alternative? It is clear as plastic to see this is a problem that is going to get bigger unless we come up with a solution - but what are our options?
18 December 202412 December 2024 Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics Succinic acid is emerging as a pivotal ingredient in the skin care industry and is celebrated for its acne-fighting properties and skin-friendly profile. However, traditional production methods, reliant on petroleum, pose significant sustainability challenges and contribute to environmental concerns
13 December 202410 December 2024 LG Chem and Acies Bio Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Production of Chemicals By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to deliver a sustainable and efficient alternative for producing high-demand chemicals, driving the transition to bio-based industrial cleantech solutions
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Secures Exclusive License Agreement with Catalyxx Inc for manufacturing Biobutanol and Higher Alcohols in India Pioneering partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s bio-based chemicals technology
12 December 20249 December 2024 Launch of Demonstration Test for CO2 Capture from Chemical Recovery Boilers at Paper Mills in Japan Using CO2MPACT™ Mobile to Contribute to the Decarbonization of the Pulp and Paper Industry
6 December 20246 December 2024 Biobased chemicals – An opportunity for the UK? This article summarises findings from a collaborative project seeking to build an understanding of UK interests in bio-based chemical development and where value chain and industry synergies may exist
4 December 20242 December 2024 CO2 utilisation as an alternative to permanent sequestration According to the International Energy Agency, plans are already underway for over 20 commercial-scale CO2 capturing facilities
3 December 202429 November 2024 Milliken & Company Announces Investment in Tidal Vision This strategic partnership will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across the markets
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels, chemical feedstocks The team improved a reaction called dry reforming of methane that converts methane and carbon dioxide into syngas
29 November 20249 December 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), November 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in November 2024 at RCI:
Navigating the Future of Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles: Insights from the ISC3 Investor Forum 2024 All the participants want is that their innovations contribute to a more sustainable textile industry and are supported by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)
27 November 202426 November 2024 Join our free webinar today: “Discover Innovative Startups with RCI” Each startup will deliver a concise, 10-minute segment, featuring a 7-minute presentation and a 3-minute Q&A
26 November 202425 November 2024 CO2SMOS Project Releases Policy Recommendations for Accelerating CarbonCapture and Utilisation in Europe The CO2SMOS Consortium Urges EU Policymakers to Address Key Gaps in Regulatory and Funding Frameworks to Enable Widespread Adoption of Sustainable CO₂-Based Chemicals
21 November 202418 November 2024 Toray and PTT Global Chemical Agree to Explore Mass Production Technology to Build Supply Structure for Non-Edible Biomass-Derived Nylon Toray and GC will jointly evaluate the feasibility of mass production technology and commercialization in Thailand and Japan
How will Trump’s return impact US biomanufacturing? It’s difficult to say at this early stage, but here we break down what to watch for
18 November 202413 November 2024 BASF partners with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients Acies Bio has developed the “OneCarbonBio”, a fully flexible synthetic biology platform designed to efficiently convert renewable methanol, derived from captured CO2 emissions, into a variety of chemical raw materials
15 November 202411 November 2024 Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration To convert residual potato juice into circular chemicals
14 November 202411 November 2024 Farrel Pomini announcing a new partnership with Lummus Technology Farrel Pomini’s Continuous Mixing Technology plays an essential role in the pyrolysis process for plastics developed by Lummus
13 November 20248 November 2024 Citroniq Chemicals, LLC Selects Nebraska for World’s Largest Decarbonized Plastics Production Facility The company's estimated $7.5 billion investment is projected to be the largest in Nebraska history and creates transformational opportunity for rural communities
11 November 20245 November 2024 Innomost appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth of its upcycled birch bark ingredients Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in the beauty industry from leading brands like L’Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings
BASF and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India and for the offtake of 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually The companies intend to conduct common feasibility studies on low-carbon chemicals production in India including a joint evaluation of potential technologies
8 November 20245 November 2024 Poland’s growing bioeconomy Poland is among the fastest growing EU economies today, recording the region’s largest annual and quarterly GDP jump in the second quarter of this year
5 November 202430 October 2024 Eni set outs its transformation, decarbonization and relaunch plan for Versalis Shutdown of Brindisi and Priolo crackers, the last remaining, and polyethylene production in Ragusa announced. A new corporate structure is on the way
25 October 202422 October 2024 Honeywell And SGP BioEnergy To Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance On Fossil Fuels Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production, SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the new technology
22 October 202416 October 2024 Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes
18 October 202414 October 2024 BASF and Evonik agree on first deliveries of biomass-balanced ammonia with reduced carbon footprint With this prolongued collaboration both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint
16 October 202410 October 2024 Biobased nylon and potential from diamine monomers This latest article delves into the chemistry of synthetic polyamides, most significantly known as Nylon, and discusses the historic and current biobased alternatives to the conventional fossil-based polymers
14 October 20248 October 2024 Avantium Receives €3.5 Million EU Grant for CO2 Conversion Project In the ICONIC project, Avantium will further scale up the electrochemical cell to convert CO2 from refinery gases into formic acid
8 October 20241 October 2024 Pyran Moves Closer to Commercialization with Recent $3M Investment from Kowa Pyran is building a bio-based 1,5-PDO plant with a complete of $5 Mn in Series B funding
7 October 20244 October 2024 Stakeholder Perspectives Along the Entire Value Chain – Interview with the WaterProof partner IZES gGmbH Alena Jahns and Jan Hildebrand answer four questions on consumer perception of CO₂-derived consumer goods
4 October 202427 September 2024 The BEAM Circular Accelerator Launches in California’s Agricultural Heartland to Unlock Opportunities to Transform Waste into Value In Partnership with gener8tor and HawkTower, the New Program Offers $30,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding, up to $100,000 in Venture Funding, and Strategic Mentorship to Bioeconomy Startups
2 October 202426 September 2024 19 Million TPA of Drop-in Chemicals Synthesised from Captured CO2 by 2045, Forecasts IDTechEx While many CO2-derived chemicals do not represent net-negative or net-zero products, they still represent reductions in emissions compared to the fossil fuel-based status quo but they are not a decarbonization tool
1 October 202425 September 2024 U.S. Grants Gevo a Patent for Breakthrough Ethanol-to-Olefin Process Next Generation Process with Potential to Lower Capital and Operating Costs for Producing Chemicals, SAF and Other Fuels
27 September 202423 September 2024 Evonik aims to generate €1.5 billion additional sales with new innovation strategy Three new innovation growth areas are supposed to generate additional sales of €1.5 billion by 2032, compared with 2023