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Verenium looks for cellulosic ethanol potential from pulp, paper

October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Next-gen biofuels maker begins testing that could lead to new relationships with U.S. pulp and paper developers as it talks with BP to renew a partnership. Full Story »

Blue Marble, Bionavitas ink biochemicals-from-algae deal

October 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Washington-based companies set out to use efficient algae-production process for specialty biochemicals under a new partnership. Full Story »

M&As going to waste

October 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Nine recycling and bioremediation companies consolidate their garbage. Details of this, plus we spot 27 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Rentech, UOP expand clean fuel offerings

October 7, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Companies combine cleaning and refining technologies to produce fuel from biomass, natural gas and coal. Full Story »

Can saltwater-guzzling plants provide biofuel for planes?

October 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Boeing, Honeywell, and Masdar all want in on a new research study that looks at the large-scale production potential of jet fuels from unique plants known as halophytes. Full Story »

U.S. Army picks QinetiQ for waste disposal system

October 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based company scores £1.5 million contract for its device expected to process up to 100 kilograms of municipal solid waste per hour. Full Story »

Cash starts flowing for water and waste

October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Sector scores five deals, including biggest VC round of the week, and a Swiss battery maker goes public. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

World’s largest biomass plant gets environmental clearance

September 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The 350 MW facility, powered by wood chips from sustainable sources, is expected to produce enough electricity to power 500,000 Welsh homes. Full Story »

Ontario's feed-in tariff prompts 4.4 GW wind acquisition?

September 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Alberta-based Canadian Hydro purchases the rights to a prospective offshore wind farm from Wasatch Wind. Full Story »

Textiles a surprise winner in $229M week for cleantech

September 17, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Private equity deals pick up steam, with British investors leading more than $165 million in funding. Details of this, plus we spot 28 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »
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