KSA lab cultivating local algae to use for animal feed + wastewater cleaning: A pilot facility launched in the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is cultivating different algae species to use for aquaculture feed, animal feed, and cleaning up wastewater, the Saudi Gazette reports. The purpose-built lab isolates, identifies, and characterizes algal species […]
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AUGUST 2023 20-24 August (Sunday-Wednesday): World Water Week 2023, Stockholm, Sweden. 21-22 August (Monday-Tuesday): International Conference on Recycling and Waste Management, USA. 21-22 August (Monday-Tuesday): International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, USA. 29 August-1 September (Tuesday-Friday): Third meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee, Dominican Republic. SEPTEMBER 2023 4-6 September (Monday-Wednesday): Sustainable Maritime Industry […]
TODAY: A new biodegradable food packaging manufacturing factory in Egypt?
Good morning, ladies and gents. The news cycle is slowing slightly as summer holidays continue, but we have a couple of key updates to note. But first… A quick programming note: Enterprise Climate will be taking a publication holiday tomorrow, we’ll be back in your inbox at the usual time on Monday, 21 August. OUR […]
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Papyrus Australia is one step closer to setting up a biodegradable food packaging manufacturing factory in Egypt
Banana fiber food packaging is on its way to Egypt: Green packaging tech developer Papyrus Australia has deployed the base equipment for setting up a factory for a biodegradable food packaging manufacturing factory in Egypt, a statement notes. The plant will process 2.5k tons of banana fiber per year from plantation waste and produce around […]
UAE’s NWTN Motors snaps up 27.5% stake in Chinese EV firm
UAE’s NWTN Motors acquires strategic stake in Chinese EV company: Dubai-based green mobility company NWTN Motors will acquire a 27.5% stake in EV manufacturer China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group (EVGRF) at an equity investment of USD 500 mn, according to a statement. The transaction — expected to close in 4Q 2023 — will provide […]
Bahrain is planning its largest solar project with a 72 MW capacity
Bahrain is getting its biggest solar project: Bahrain has reportedly signed contracts to set up a 72 MW solar power project, the largest of its kind in the country, in Sukhair, Bahrain News Agency reported this week, citing statements by Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidain. The project will include rooftop, […]
One Moto’s CEO Adam Ridgway talks sustainable e-mobility in MENA
Coffee with: Adam Ridgway, Founder and CEO of One Moto Technologies: Ridgway (Linkedin) serves as the founder and CEO of sustainable mobility startup One Moto. Founded in 2016, One Moto seeks to electrify the last mile through a wide range of e-vehicles that include electric motorcycles, bikes and scooters among others. Prior to founding the […]
Lots of KSA news: Neom awards USD 200 mn contract for electrical substation, Flynas and SIRC collaborate on recycling, and the kingdom tests climate-resistant wheat
Neom awards USD 200 mn contract for electrical substation: The Saudi Electricity Company has awarded a SAR 744 mn (c.USD 198.3 mn) contract to KSA’s Al Gihaz Contracting to develop a 380/132 KV gas insulated substation in Saudi Arabia’s net zero city Neom, Trade Arabia reports. Gas insulated substations switch, separate, transform, measure and distribute […]