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Unique Nissan 350Z on bio-methanol wins 1st prize
Saturday, 11 July 2009 18:00
Race driver Sandor van Es and navigator Arie Blokland made racing history this weekend, after winning first prize with a Nissan 350Z during the Plus Rally sprint (Etten-Leur, NL) in the C8 class. The Nissan 350Z has been converted to be able to run on any mixture from 100% regular gasoline up to 85% bio-methanol (M85). This unique car is a project of GUTTS, Bas Koeten Racing and HAN Automotive.
Royal visit to BioMCN
Thursday, 16 April 2009 15:27
As part of their official state visit to The Netherlands, H.M. Queen Beatrix will welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in the province of Groningen on April 23rd. In Delfzijl, they will learn about the development of the area with regards to sustainability and discuss the economical ties between this region and Scandinavia. The Swedish Court has expressed a specific interest to also visit BioMCN - the first company to produce 2nd generation biofuel bio-methanol. They will visit the plant and learn about the benefits and production process of bio-methanol.
BioMCN and North Water sign contract
Tuesday, 14 April 2009 11:07
North Water provides solutions for problems concerning water treatment and waste water purification for businesses and industrial complexes in. In 2007, North Water invested in a modern purification unit very close to BioMCN's plant. This unit biologically purifies industrial quantities of salt waste water. It enables BioMCN to significantly increase their production capacity without discharging waste water directly into the Waddenzee, the water and coastal wetlands adjacent to the plant. Driven by a commitment to sustainability and care for the environment, BioMCN is very pleased with this collaboration.
Waterland invests €36 million in BioMCN
Thursday, 05 March 2009 20:33
BioMCN is pleased to announce that private equity firm Waterland has reached a final agreement with sustainable energy company Econcern about participation in our company. Econcern also acts on behalf of the other shareholders, NOM and Teijin. The additional capital enables BioMCN to continue further investments in the construction of processing units for the production of bio-methanol, the world's largest second generation biofuel plant.
Construction reaches highest point
Saturday, 29 November 2008 16:18
The construction of the new bio-methanol plant has reached its highest point. The most important part of the purification unit was put into place: a 40 meter and 120 tonne column. The column arrived by ship, was hauled onto a heavy duty vehicle and slowly transported to its final destination - the last two miles taking hours. After the column was heaved into place, Chief Operations Officer Paul Compagne and Project Manager Gerwin Nauta fastened the first bolts. BioMCN has put the design and construction in the capable hands of Emmtec Engineering. The progress so far is impressive.
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