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LG Chem and Enilive breaks ground on Korea’s First HVO/SAF plant

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LG Chem’s Daesan Chemical Complex in Seosan, South Korea. Source: Eni

South Korean LG Chem and Italian Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant in LG Chem’s Daesan Chemical Complex located in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, 80 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The plant is going to be constructed by the LG Chem and Enilive joint venture, called LG-Eni BioRefining, and it is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will annually process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstock.
 

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Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition

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Source: Clariant

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China.

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DMC Biotechnologies launched a next generation ingredient for better health and wellness

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DMC Biotechnologies, a leading U.S.-based biochemical company, launched his D-chiro-inositol. This new ingredient joins DMC’s growing portfolio of sustainable health actives, produced through fermentation, and now available for health-forward nutraceutical brands in the U.S.

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The German Cluster CLIB launched the new edition of the SME and Start-up Pitch Event in Düsseldorf

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CLIB, the Cluster industrielle Biotechnologie, is organizing an event for SMEs and start-ups. The Duesseldorf-headquartered cluster is inviting both SMEs and start-ups, as well as investors, industry experts, and consultants to apply for the fourth “SME & Start-up Pitch Event @ CLIB” on 3 September 2025 in Düsseldorf (in-person event).

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World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday. The UN’s principal judicial body ruled that States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and act with due diligence and cooperation to fulfill this obligation.  

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IFIB goes to Turin. From 24 to 26 September the world bioeconomy stakeholders will gather in the city of the Mole Antonelliana

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Turin, panorama. Source: http://www.pixabay.com

Turin, Italy, will be the capital of circular bioeconomy from 24 to 26 September. The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy (IFIB) will be held at the stunning Cavallerizza Reale hosted by the University of Turin.  With more than 200 delegates in attendance from approximately 25 different countries from all around the world, also thanks to a partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, the conference truly succeeds one more time in its ambitions aim to be one of the leading bioeconomy events at global level.

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Toyobo and DMC Sign JDA to Advance Sustainable Chemical Solutions

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Jim Flatt, CEO DMC Biotechnologies

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. and Toyobo Co., Ltd. entered into a multi-year collaboration agreement to develop a more sustainable, fermentation-produced, high volume chemical intermediate for use in a wide range of essential materials. This partnership brings together DMC’s expertise in precision fermentation with Toyobo’s extensive chemical and biotechnology process knowledge, along with their broad access to global markets.

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Eni and BMW Italia form an alliance for sustainable mobility

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Massimiliano Di Silvestre, President and CEO of BMW Italia and Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni. Source: Eni

Eni and BMW Italia signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to develop joint initiatives aimed at supporting the energy transition of the road transport sector. In particular, this agreement seeks to integrate biofuels with an increasingly broad offering of electric mobility services. HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), the diesel biofuel produced by Enilive from 100% renewable raw materials (In accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive), represents a solution already available that contribute to transport decarbonization. Pure HVO can currently be used by validated engines and is distributed through existing infrastructure.

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Stora Enso launched Performa Nova, a high-yield folding boxboard for consumer packaging

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Oulu mill

Stora Enso is expanding its core packaging material offering with the launch of Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) that “combines – the Swedish company claims – high yield with exceptional performance”. The new board is designed to meet the growing demand for renewable, recyclable, and efficient packaging solutions in segments such as dry, frozen, and chilled food, chocolate, and confectionery.

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UPM receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery

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Source: UPM

The new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has achieved ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC™, chain-of-custody certifications – highlighting UPM’s commitment to sustainable sourcing, full traceability, and transparent operations. The certifications confirm that all wood-based feedstocks used in the biorefinery are sourced from sustainably managed forests and are fully traceable through credible third-party auditing schemes. This independently verified sustainability is a core commercial value of UPM’s biochemicals, supporting customers who prioritize responsible sourcing in their value chains. 

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