In Sweden, cell-free biomanufacturing technology company EnginZyme has raised €21 million (US$22 million). The Series B funding will be used to accelerate commercialization of the company’s platform, which leverages enzymes and the efficiency of the chemical industry. “By replacing traditional fossil-based manufacturing with its patented cell-free technology platform, the company seeks to accelerate the shift […]
In Sweden, Ørsted’s board of directors has taken final investment decision (FID) on the 50,000 metric ton/year FlagshipONE e-methanol project. FlagshipONE will be Ørsted’s first commercial-scale Power-to-X facility and is an important steppingstone towards Ørsted’s ambition of taking a leading position in renewable hydrogen and green fuels. Reinforcing the commitment to the FID, Ørsted has […]
In Sweden, Alfa Laval has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc. to supply processing systems for feedstock pre-treatment, part of a strategic investment in the refinery supporting CVR’s expansion into renewable biofuel production. Alfa Laval will supply pre-treatment systems, consisting of various equipment such as separators, heat exchangers, pumps and […]
In Sweden, plastics used in home furnishings and constructions materials could be replaced with a new kind of wood-based degradable plastic with semi-structural strength. Unlike thermoplastic, the material can be broken down without harm to the environment, researchers at KTH have reported. One of the goals of renewable wood composite development is to make materials […]
In Sweden, Fure Valö has made a roundtrip from Mongstad in Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland on Equinor’s blend of 30% renewable fuel and 70% marine gasoil from the Mongstad refinery. The initial results were positive, as no adverse effects on performance or consumption were detected compared to conventional marine gasoil. The renewable fuel component in […]
In Sweden, Scandinavian Enviro Systems has received a recovered tyre pyrolysis oil order worth $186,447 from Preem fuel company. The oil will be delivered in the first quarter 2023 and used by Preem for production tests. The fuel company Preem will use the delivered oil as a raw material for production tests to determine how […]
In Sweden, Scandinavian Enviro Systems received in February 2022 an order for pyrolysis oil from the subsidiary of a leading US oil company for production tests. The subsidiary has now informed Enviro that the production tests were successful. The oil was delivered in June following its approval in accordance with the EU REACH directive, a […]
In Sweden, Södra plans to add lignin within its range of forest-based materials and seeks partners to develop lignin-based sustainable alternatives to fossil materials in a range of applications. In the unique OnceMore® process, Södra recycle textile fibres on a large scale and enable circular flows within the textile industry. Products from the mills also include […]
In Sweden, Perstorp has been acquired by Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals Group, a deal that combines two major producers of biobased products. Financial terms were not disclosed. PCG Managing Director and CEO Ir. Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof says the deal is part of PCG’s “stepping out” strategy and creates a new platform for growth in specialty […]
In Sweden, Furetank has signed an agreement to sell Fure Valö and Fure Ven to Neste. The vessels will be delivered in October and December 2023, when the first of the seven new-buildings already ordered by Furetank and partners are scheduled to be delivered from the shipyard in Yangzhou. Since Furetank has a long-term contract […]
