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LONDON, July 8, 2019 (Press Release) -Development consent has been given to construct a Combined Heat and Power Plant comprising a gas turbine (52-57 MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWsteam) and Steam Turbine (16MW). The project will be built on land within the south-eastern part of the Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by DS Smith Paper Limited on the 06 April 2018 and accepted for examination on 26 April 2018. Following an examination, during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, a recommendation was made to the Secretary of State on 8 April 2019.

The Planning Inspectorate is committed to giving local communities the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in the six month long examination. The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views before making their recommendation.

The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said: “The Planning Inspectorate has again demonstrated its ability to examine nationally significant infrastructure projects within timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008.”

“This provides developers and investors with the confidence to build and improve the infrastructure this country needs to secure future economic growth.”

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation is publicly available on theNational Infrastructure Planning website.

DS Smith’s Kemsley, UK, mill CHP Plant granted development consent

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/08/2019 - 16:10

LONDON, July 8, 2019 (Press Release) -Development consent has been given to construct a Combined Heat and Power Plant comprising a gas turbine (52-57 MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWsteam) and Steam Turbine (16MW). The project will be built on land within the south-eastern part of the Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by DS Smith Paper Limited on the 06 April 2018 and accepted for examination on 26 April 2018. Following an examination, during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, a recommendation was made to the Secretary of State on 8 April 2019.

The Planning Inspectorate is committed to giving local communities the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in the six month long examination. The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views before making their recommendation.

The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said: “The Planning Inspectorate has again demonstrated its ability to examine nationally significant infrastructure projects within timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008.”

“This provides developers and investors with the confidence to build and improve the infrastructure this country needs to secure future economic growth.”

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation is publicly available on theNational Infrastructure Planning website.

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GLENS FALLS, NY, June 12, 2019 (PostStar) -International Paper in Ticonderoga has received $2.8 million and recognition from the state for its work to reduce its carbon footprint.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 7 the company was one of the first winners of the Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, a program that requires companies to commit to reducing carbon emissions.

International Paper will use the money to create a turbine generator, optimize its power boiler and recover steam at its mill. The projects are expected to reduce the company’s emissions by 225,000 tons, about the same as taking 3,200 cars off the road a year, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

PostStar - International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions

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International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions at Ticonderoga, NY, mill

Posted in: Bio-Insight 06/12/2019 - 17:17

GLENS FALLS, NY, June 12, 2019 (PostStar) -International Paper in Ticonderoga has received $2.8 million and recognition from the state for its work to reduce its carbon footprint.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 7 the company was one of the first winners of the Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, a program that requires companies to commit to reducing carbon emissions.

International Paper will use the money to create a turbine generator, optimize its power boiler and recover steam at its mill. The projects are expected to reduce the company’s emissions by 225,000 tons, about the same as taking 3,200 cars off the road a year, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

PostStar - International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 9, 2019 (Press Release) -During 2019, Mycorena will launch its own industrial pilot plant in Bäckhammar, Sweden. The facility will be used to validate large scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass for production of valuable products.

In april, we went to Bäckhammar to officialize the implementation of Mycorena’s own pilot production plant. This week, we have met with the different partners involved and made important advancements towards kickstarting operations.

The Mycorena Pilot Plant will feature different bioreactor capacities which will go up to 5000L scale in production tank volume. The facility will be used not only as a testbed for upscaling our fungal biomass production processes, but also as an initial manufacturing unit for product samples to interested partners.

The project will be made possible together with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Paper Province and will be among the revolutionary LignoCity project initiative. The integration in LignoCity will be fundamental for the development of Mycorena in the region. This is supported by the presence of key industry players such as Nordic Paper as part of the initiative, which will be crucial towards expanding our fungi process to real case applications in the paper-and-pulp industry.

LignoCity is a newly established collaboration initiated by Innventia,Nordic Paper and Paper Province with main financial support from VINNOVA. The project has the goal of exploring innovative applications of lignin and cellulosic biomass such as lightweight bio-based. This aspect brings special prospects to the technological development of our own biocomposite, Mimyc, which integrates some of these natural byproducts in its formulation.

Biotechnology company Mycorena to launch pilot plant to evaluate large-scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass in Bäckhammar, Sweden

Posted in: Bio-Insight 06/03/2019 - 04:18

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 9, 2019 (Press Release) -During 2019, Mycorena will launch its own industrial pilot plant in Bäckhammar, Sweden. The facility will be used to validate large scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass for production of valuable products.

In april, we went to Bäckhammar to officialize the implementation of Mycorena’s own pilot production plant. This week, we have met with the different partners involved and made important advancements towards kickstarting operations.

The Mycorena Pilot Plant will feature different bioreactor capacities which will go up to 5000L scale in production tank volume. The facility will be used not only as a testbed for upscaling our fungal biomass production processes, but also as an initial manufacturing unit for product samples to interested partners.

The project will be made possible together with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Paper Province and will be among the revolutionary LignoCity project initiative. The integration in LignoCity will be fundamental for the development of Mycorena in the region. This is supported by the presence of key industry players such as Nordic Paper as part of the initiative, which will be crucial towards expanding our fungi process to real case applications in the paper-and-pulp industry.

LignoCity is a newly established collaboration initiated by Innventia,Nordic Paper and Paper Province with main financial support from VINNOVA. The project has the goal of exploring innovative applications of lignin and cellulosic biomass such as lightweight bio-based. This aspect brings special prospects to the technological development of our own biocomposite, Mimyc, which integrates some of these natural byproducts in its formulation.

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MADRID, Spain, May 21, 2019 (Press Release) -The renewable energy complex of Ence in Huelva has renewed the European voluntary certificate EMAS, a community regulation of eco-management and eco-audit that aims to promote continuous improvements in the environmental performance of organizations.

In particular, the EMAS system (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) is a voluntary regulation of the European Union that recognizes those organizations that have implemented an environmental management system and have acquired a commitment to continuous improvement, which is verified through independent audits.

The renewal of this prestigious recognition of environmental management involves the external verification of the data published in 2018 in the Ence Annual Environmental Statement in Huelva, which summarizes the main data of its environmental performance.

Thus, the results of this audit corroborate the effectiveness of the integrated management system of quality and the environment for the continuous improvement of the process and the working methods of the company.

Ence- Huelva was the second Andalusian company to voluntarily join the select European club of companies that annually submit to external verification of their data and commits to the publication and public availability of them.

The Huelva energy complex has the Quality certification according to the international standard ISO 9001 since 1994, the Environment standard according to ISO 14001 since 1998 and, since 1999, voluntarily adheres to the aforementioned EMAS system.

Ence's renewable energy complex in Huelva, Spain renews EMAS eco-management and eco-auditing certificate

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/24/2019 - 05:10

MADRID, Spain, May 21, 2019 (Press Release) -The renewable energy complex of Ence in Huelva has renewed the European voluntary certificate EMAS, a community regulation of eco-management and eco-audit that aims to promote continuous improvements in the environmental performance of organizations.

In particular, the EMAS system (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) is a voluntary regulation of the European Union that recognizes those organizations that have implemented an environmental management system and have acquired a commitment to continuous improvement, which is verified through independent audits.

The renewal of this prestigious recognition of environmental management involves the external verification of the data published in 2018 in the Ence Annual Environmental Statement in Huelva, which summarizes the main data of its environmental performance.

Thus, the results of this audit corroborate the effectiveness of the integrated management system of quality and the environment for the continuous improvement of the process and the working methods of the company.

Ence- Huelva was the second Andalusian company to voluntarily join the select European club of companies that annually submit to external verification of their data and commits to the publication and public availability of them.

The Huelva energy complex has the Quality certification according to the international standard ISO 9001 since 1994, the Environment standard according to ISO 14001 since 1998 and, since 1999, voluntarily adheres to the aforementioned EMAS system.

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BROMPTON, QC, May 23, 2019 (CNW) -Environmental leadership and economic growth go hand in hand. The Government of Canada recognizes the opportunities offered by clean technologies in Canada's forestry sector. Investing in the use of clean resources to produce bio-based products helps secure good middle-class jobs, while protecting the environment for future generations.

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced an investment of $13.8 million in Kruger Inc., for work in Brompton, Quebec, and Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. The company transforms renewable wood resources into sustainable, high-quality products, such as newsprint and specialty paper for food and other packaging.

This announcement will support Kruger's investment of over $27.5 million to implement a state-of-the-art facility in Brompton to produce the first-of-its-kind, biodegradable, 100% recycled paper approved for direct food contact that restaurants could use—for example—to wrap hamburgers. In Corner Brook, Kruger will install a new system to dry low-quality biomass, usually sent to landfills, and use it to produce energy for the plant, thus limiting the use of fossil fuels to operate.

This project will help create and maintain 743 jobs, of which 30 are new jobs in Brompton, and it will create 176 new co-op positions in post-secondary institutions. It will also generate new opportunities, facilitate access to new markets, reduce waste sent to landfills, and reduce water use by 50%. Thanks to this investment, Kruger will avoid burning 48,000 barrels of oil each year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25,000 tons annually.

This federal investment is being made through the Strategic Innovation Fund, a program designed to attract and support high-quality business investments in Canada's most dynamic and innovative sectors.

Quotes

"I am proud that our government supports Canadian companies working to make our world safer and cleaner. With its work right here in Bromptonville, Kruger will develop a unique product that will allow us to carry food safely, without harming the environment. This is a testament to the hard work, commitment and inventiveness of our local workers."

– The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"Our government's investment in Kruger is helping to advance greener production that will reduce the industry's carbon footprint and create good middle-class jobs in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks to this project, we will transform how we harness the bio-economy and use clean resources to make innovative pulp and paper products."

– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

"Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund, these investments will have a positive, long-term impact in terms of providing opportunities for future development in growing markets, consolidating hundreds of existing jobs while creating new ones, and reducing our carbon footprint very significantly. We're very proud to be investing in Canada's circular economy."

– Stéphane Lamoureux, Vice President, Operations, Publication Papers & Specialty Papers, Kruger Inc.

  • Founded in 1904 and based in Montréal, Kruger is a fourth-generation family company that now operates 13 production facilities across Canada and owns 38 green energy power plants. The company is a North American leader in the recycling of paper and paperboard. It is also a major player in the market of bathroom and facial paper.
  • The Strategic Innovation Fund includes a $100 million envelope focused on providing support to the forest sector.
  • In addition to the Strategic Innovation Fund, there are hundreds of programs and services to help businesses innovate, create jobs and grow Canada's economy. With its simple, story-based user interface, the Innovation Canada platform can match businesses with the most fitting programs and services in about two minutes.

Gov't of Canada to invest $13.8 million in Kruger for manufacture of bio-based products at its mills in Brompton, QC, and Corner Brook, NL

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/23/2019 - 13:12

BROMPTON, QC, May 23, 2019 (CNW) -Environmental leadership and economic growth go hand in hand. The Government of Canada recognizes the opportunities offered by clean technologies in Canada's forestry sector. Investing in the use of clean resources to produce bio-based products helps secure good middle-class jobs, while protecting the environment for future generations.

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced an investment of $13.8 million in Kruger Inc., for work in Brompton, Quebec, and Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. The company transforms renewable wood resources into sustainable, high-quality products, such as newsprint and specialty paper for food and other packaging.

This announcement will support Kruger's investment of over $27.5 million to implement a state-of-the-art facility in Brompton to produce the first-of-its-kind, biodegradable, 100% recycled paper approved for direct food contact that restaurants could use—for example—to wrap hamburgers. In Corner Brook, Kruger will install a new system to dry low-quality biomass, usually sent to landfills, and use it to produce energy for the plant, thus limiting the use of fossil fuels to operate.

This project will help create and maintain 743 jobs, of which 30 are new jobs in Brompton, and it will create 176 new co-op positions in post-secondary institutions. It will also generate new opportunities, facilitate access to new markets, reduce waste sent to landfills, and reduce water use by 50%. Thanks to this investment, Kruger will avoid burning 48,000 barrels of oil each year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25,000 tons annually.

This federal investment is being made through the Strategic Innovation Fund, a program designed to attract and support high-quality business investments in Canada's most dynamic and innovative sectors.

Quotes

"I am proud that our government supports Canadian companies working to make our world safer and cleaner. With its work right here in Bromptonville, Kruger will develop a unique product that will allow us to carry food safely, without harming the environment. This is a testament to the hard work, commitment and inventiveness of our local workers."

– The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"Our government's investment in Kruger is helping to advance greener production that will reduce the industry's carbon footprint and create good middle-class jobs in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks to this project, we will transform how we harness the bio-economy and use clean resources to make innovative pulp and paper products."

– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

"Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund, these investments will have a positive, long-term impact in terms of providing opportunities for future development in growing markets, consolidating hundreds of existing jobs while creating new ones, and reducing our carbon footprint very significantly. We're very proud to be investing in Canada's circular economy."

– Stéphane Lamoureux, Vice President, Operations, Publication Papers & Specialty Papers, Kruger Inc.

  • Founded in 1904 and based in Montréal, Kruger is a fourth-generation family company that now operates 13 production facilities across Canada and owns 38 green energy power plants. The company is a North American leader in the recycling of paper and paperboard. It is also a major player in the market of bathroom and facial paper.
  • The Strategic Innovation Fund includes a $100 million envelope focused on providing support to the forest sector.
  • In addition to the Strategic Innovation Fund, there are hundreds of programs and services to help businesses innovate, create jobs and grow Canada's economy. With its simple, story-based user interface, the Innovation Canada platform can match businesses with the most fitting programs and services in about two minutes.
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ESPOO, Finland, May 22, 2019 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new recovery boiler and ash leaching plant to ITC's Bhadrachalam pulp mill in India. The new boiler will replace three existing boilers. The start-up of the new recovery boiler is scheduled for late 2021.

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2019. The value of the order of this scope is typically around EUR 50-60 million.

"The new recovery boiler investment is an essential part of increasing the mill's pulp production. Our main drivers for choosing a modern state-of-the-art recovery boiler were reliability, energy efficiency and environmental performance. With their offering Valmet was able to meet our goals," tells Sanjay Singh, Divisional Chief Executive of ITC.

"This recovery boiler represents a new era in Indian recovery boilers. It is significantly larger than the boilers previously delivered to India and has high power features which enable the mill to increase its energy production. With this project we are able to utilize our technology leadership and strong local presence in India. We are happy to continue our very good cooperation with ITC in upgrading their production fleet," says Jussi Mäntyniemi, Vice President, Recovery Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Technical details about Valmet's delivery

The Valmet RECOX+ recovery boiler will have a capacity of 2,700 tDS/day. The boiler includes several high-power features for example high steam parameters, flue gas heat recovery, combustion air preheating, feed water preheating and vent gas heat recovery. This enables 20% higher steam production compared to conventional recovery boilers. The medium size and high steam parameters set specific requirements for material design.

The delivery also includes electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) which remove dust particles from recovery boiler flue gases.

Potassium and chloride levels in the ESP ash are controlled with two stage ash leaching system. Valmet AshLeach Duo is a well-proven, uniquely simple and effective system.

Information about the customer ITC

ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division is among the leaders in the paper and paperboard business with solutions to meet a diverse cross-section of packaging and communication needs. With emphasis on harnessing state-of-the-art technology, the company has emerged as the largest manufacturer of packaging and graphic boards in South Asia. ITC's Paper Board And Specialty Paper's Division has eleven machines at three locations with production capacity of 800,000 TPA.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2018 were approximately EUR 3.3 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Valmet to supply new recovery boiler and ash leaching plant at ITC's pulp mill in Bhadrachalam, India

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/22/2019 - 04:26

ESPOO, Finland, May 22, 2019 (Press Release) -Valmet will deliver a new recovery boiler and ash leaching plant to ITC's Bhadrachalam pulp mill in India. The new boiler will replace three existing boilers. The start-up of the new recovery boiler is scheduled for late 2021.

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2019. The value of the order of this scope is typically around EUR 50-60 million.

"The new recovery boiler investment is an essential part of increasing the mill's pulp production. Our main drivers for choosing a modern state-of-the-art recovery boiler were reliability, energy efficiency and environmental performance. With their offering Valmet was able to meet our goals," tells Sanjay Singh, Divisional Chief Executive of ITC.

"This recovery boiler represents a new era in Indian recovery boilers. It is significantly larger than the boilers previously delivered to India and has high power features which enable the mill to increase its energy production. With this project we are able to utilize our technology leadership and strong local presence in India. We are happy to continue our very good cooperation with ITC in upgrading their production fleet," says Jussi Mäntyniemi, Vice President, Recovery Business Unit, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

Technical details about Valmet's delivery

The Valmet RECOX+ recovery boiler will have a capacity of 2,700 tDS/day. The boiler includes several high-power features for example high steam parameters, flue gas heat recovery, combustion air preheating, feed water preheating and vent gas heat recovery. This enables 20% higher steam production compared to conventional recovery boilers. The medium size and high steam parameters set specific requirements for material design.

The delivery also includes electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) which remove dust particles from recovery boiler flue gases.

Potassium and chloride levels in the ESP ash are controlled with two stage ash leaching system. Valmet AshLeach Duo is a well-proven, uniquely simple and effective system.

Information about the customer ITC

ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division is among the leaders in the paper and paperboard business with solutions to meet a diverse cross-section of packaging and communication needs. With emphasis on harnessing state-of-the-art technology, the company has emerged as the largest manufacturer of packaging and graphic boards in South Asia. ITC's Paper Board And Specialty Paper's Division has eleven machines at three locations with production capacity of 800,000 TPA.

VALMET

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2018 were approximately EUR 3.3 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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ROME, GA, May 20, 2019 (Local News) -Rome and Floyd County's economic development effort has a brighter future thanks to a public-private partnership that is bringing a $22.3 million natural gas pipeline upgrade to western Floyd County.

Representatives from the Georgia Public Service Commission met with Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, International Paper and local government leaders at the Rome Floyd Chamber to laud the decision to replace a 4-inch natural gas line from West Rome out to the International Paper mill with a 12-inch gas line.

Bryan Batson, president of Atlanta Gas Light said the project would be done in phases, starting this year and continuing into 2021.

Rome News-Tribune - Public-private partnership brings natural gas pipeline upgrade to Floyd County

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Partnership to bring natural gas pipeline upgrade to International Paper mill in Georgia

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/20/2019 - 19:46

ROME, GA, May 20, 2019 (Local News) -Rome and Floyd County's economic development effort has a brighter future thanks to a public-private partnership that is bringing a $22.3 million natural gas pipeline upgrade to western Floyd County.

Representatives from the Georgia Public Service Commission met with Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, International Paper and local government leaders at the Rome Floyd Chamber to laud the decision to replace a 4-inch natural gas line from West Rome out to the International Paper mill with a 12-inch gas line.

Bryan Batson, president of Atlanta Gas Light said the project would be done in phases, starting this year and continuing into 2021.

Rome News-Tribune - Public-private partnership brings natural gas pipeline upgrade to Floyd County

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MELBOURNE, Australia, May 15, 2019 (Press Release) -Cyrene, a bio-based, renewable solvent produced by biotechnology company Circa Group, has won Top Product 2019 at the Environmental Leader (EL) and Energy Manager Today (EMT) Awards. The judges said that Cyrene “[r]eplaces an otherwise toxic substance with a natural, gentler alternative without compromising quality or function. This product has the potential to change the solvent landscape for the better.”

The awards recognise the most innovative products and projects in the environment and energy space and Cyrene won Top Product 2019 during an awards ceremony at the Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference. Other Top Product 2019 winners include Asia Pulp and Paper, Ecometrica and Wolters Kluwer.

Cyrene was developed in conjunction with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) at the University of York. It is made from waste cellulose and has a unique property set, including viscosity, surface tension and polarities. Safer solvents are urgently required and Cyrene provides an alternative to traditional dipolar aprotic solvents, which are used in large volumes – over one million tonnes per year. It is sold worldwide through Circa’s distributors Merck/Sigma Aldrich and Will&Co.

Tony Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Circa Group, said, “With traditional solvents such as NMP, DMF and DMAc under intense regulatory pressure due to their toxicity, we are providing a renewable, bio-based solution which is ideal for a range of advanced materials. We're delighted Cyrene has been recognised as an innovative and successful commercial product by the industry – especially as the 2019 EL & EMT Awards judges confirmed this year’s winners have raised the bar higher than ever.”

About Circa

Established in 2006, Circa Group converts waste biomass into advanced bio-based chemicals with its proprietary Furacell process at its prototype plant in Tasmania – a joint venture with Norske Skog. Circa’s developing product portfolio includes biosolvents, flavours and biopolymers, including Cyrene, an alternative to traditional polar aprotic solvents. By creating renewable chemicals from cellulose, Circa is extracting value from non-food, waste biomass and addressing a gap in the market by providing bio-based, non-toxic alternatives.

Circa Group wins Top Product 2019 at Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Awards for its bio-based solvent Cyrene

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/16/2019 - 06:08

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 15, 2019 (Press Release) -Cyrene, a bio-based, renewable solvent produced by biotechnology company Circa Group, has won Top Product 2019 at the Environmental Leader (EL) and Energy Manager Today (EMT) Awards. The judges said that Cyrene “[r]eplaces an otherwise toxic substance with a natural, gentler alternative without compromising quality or function. This product has the potential to change the solvent landscape for the better.”

The awards recognise the most innovative products and projects in the environment and energy space and Cyrene won Top Product 2019 during an awards ceremony at the Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference. Other Top Product 2019 winners include Asia Pulp and Paper, Ecometrica and Wolters Kluwer.

Cyrene was developed in conjunction with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) at the University of York. It is made from waste cellulose and has a unique property set, including viscosity, surface tension and polarities. Safer solvents are urgently required and Cyrene provides an alternative to traditional dipolar aprotic solvents, which are used in large volumes – over one million tonnes per year. It is sold worldwide through Circa’s distributors Merck/Sigma Aldrich and Will&Co.

Tony Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Circa Group, said, “With traditional solvents such as NMP, DMF and DMAc under intense regulatory pressure due to their toxicity, we are providing a renewable, bio-based solution which is ideal for a range of advanced materials. We're delighted Cyrene has been recognised as an innovative and successful commercial product by the industry – especially as the 2019 EL & EMT Awards judges confirmed this year’s winners have raised the bar higher than ever.”

About Circa

Established in 2006, Circa Group converts waste biomass into advanced bio-based chemicals with its proprietary Furacell process at its prototype plant in Tasmania – a joint venture with Norske Skog. Circa’s developing product portfolio includes biosolvents, flavours and biopolymers, including Cyrene, an alternative to traditional polar aprotic solvents. By creating renewable chemicals from cellulose, Circa is extracting value from non-food, waste biomass and addressing a gap in the market by providing bio-based, non-toxic alternatives.

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