Tag: France

Air Liquide expands US biomethane footprint with two new units

Air Liquide expands US biomethane footprint with two new units

April 10, 2024 |

In France, Air Liquide continues to expand its capacities in biomethane in the U.S., with the construction of two new production units. These units, located in Center Township, Pennsylvania, and Holland Township, Michigan, will treat waste sourced from dairy farms. Following a circular economy approach, these units will contribute to the emergence of a low-carbon […]

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Altens launches domestic B100 in France

Altens launches domestic B100 in France

April 4, 2024 |

In France, Altens is strengthening its activity in biofuels with the launch of the low-carbon PUR100. This alternative fuel, produced from French rapeseed, has a greater power to reduce greenhouse gases than traditional B100 thanks to more virtuous agricultural practices.  This new low-carbon B100 has greater GHG reduction power than traditional B100. The reduction in […]

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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo expands SAF agreement with GTS

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo expands SAF agreement with GTS

April 3, 2024 |

In France, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and the Global Transport Solutions (GTS) Group, encompassing Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics (BGL), are pleased to announce the extension of their collaboration on AFKLMP’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This collaboration underscores a mutual commitment to sustainability and supports GTS’s Going Green initiative. The continuation of […]

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Somater partners with Eranova to create algae-based polymer packaging

Somater partners with Eranova to create algae-based polymer packaging

March 24, 2024 |

In France, Premium Beauty News reported that Somater has joined forces with French start-up Eranova to create a 100% bio-based line of packaging solutions. The report noted that this news partnership aims to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-based polymers Somater’s new range of biosourced solutions is based on the ALGX material developed by Eranova […]

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CARBIOS Active gets FDA approval

CARBIOS Active gets FDA approval

March 21, 2024 |

In France, CARBIOS recently announced that CARBIOS Active, its enzymatic solution for the biodegradation of PLA, is included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) with the Assigned Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2325, effective since February 29, 2024. With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials […]

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AFYREN working with Suez on organic waste valorization

AFYREN working with Suez on organic waste valorization

March 20, 2024 |

In France, AFYREN, a greentech company that offers manufacturers natural, low-carbon ingredients produced using unique fermentation technology based on a completely circular model, and SUEZ, a world leader in circular solutions for water and waste management, are working together on a new way of creating value from organic waste. Using waste from SUEZ’s collection and […]

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CARBIOS and Landbell sign MOU for post-consumer PET biorecycling

CARBIOS and Landbell sign MOU for post-consumer PET biorecycling

March 19, 2024 |

In France, CARBIOS and Landbell Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the sourcing, preparation and recycling of post-consumer PET waste using CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology at its first commercial plant in Longlaville from 2026. The partnership will leverage Landbell Group’s expertise and network in the sourcing of PET packaging and textile waste which will […]

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Sublime Energie lands $12.5M investment found for methanization democratization tech

Sublime Energie lands $12.5M investment found for methanization democratization tech

March 11, 2024 |

In France, Les Echos reports Sublime Energie, a spin-off of Mines ParisTech, has developed a process for liquefaction of biogas, produced by methanization, which allows it to be transported to a purification center. A way to democratize methanization among farms remote from wastewater treatment networks and plants by offering recovery options. After a first financing […]

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CMA CGM partners with Nike for sustainable shipping

CMA CGM partners with Nike for sustainable shipping

March 9, 2024 |

In France, shipping firm CMA CGM reported it recently signed a deal with Nike under which the latter will purchase sustainable biofuel for a part of their maritime transport. This initiative will make an important contribution to the decarbonization of Nike’s supply chain, said CMA CGM. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, Nike […]

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Infravia Capital incorporates Heygaz Biomethane into its portfolio

Infravia Capital incorporates Heygaz Biomethane into its portfolio

March 5, 2024 |

In France, Infravia Capital Partners incorporated Heygaz Biomethane (Heygaz), a Pan-European renewable natural gas platform, to address the exciting and deep European renewable natural gas market opportunity and to leverage on the increasing needs of a broad range of industries and transportation customers for carbon neutral gas as a strong decarbonization tool. Heygaz has been […]

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