BioAmber Inc., through its subsidiary Bluewater Biochemicals, has selected Sarnia, Ontario, Canada as the location for its first North American biosuccinic acid plant. The Sarnia plant will have an initial capacity of 17,000 MT and will be commissioned in 2013. Permitting work for the plant was initiated in June 2011. BioAmber currently produces and sells … Read More
By Tyler Kula, www.theobserver.ca The Observer A multi-million-dollar bioindustrial company is setting up shop in Sarnia. Montreal-based BioAmber Inc. is building an $80-million first-of-its-kind biosuccinic acid plant on part of the existing Lanxess site by 2013. The plant will produce bio-based succinic acid, derived from corn and used to match or better existing petrochemical products. They’re … Read More
Read Bluewater Sustainability Initiative media release here.
From www.betterfarming.com Local farm leader expects other industrial users of farm products to follow suit By BETTER FARMING STAFF Monday’s announcement of a new industrial plant coming to Sarnia marks the beginning of a new market for agricultural products, says a Lambton farmer who is well acquainted with bioproduct development. BioAmber, Inc., a U.S. renewable … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Nova Chemicals has taken another critical step in ensuring the long-term future of its Corunna “cracker” unit as well as possible future expansion in the area. The company said Tuesday it has entered into three core agreements to use ethane feedstock from the Marcellus Shale Basin in the U.S. “We are … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer A pair of Sarnia-area farmers will serve as Canadian representatives in a young leadership program. Dave Park and Christine Russell have been selected among numerous applications for the 2012 American Soybean Association and Dupont Young Leader Program. The program helps train future farm leaders, as they participate in leadership experiences beginning … Read More
Putting the view in Meadowview By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Lambton County plans to turn an empty sun-baked field at Lambton Meadowview Villa into a natural area with trees, shrubs, pathways and benches. The large piece of property sits south of the Petrolia-area long-term care facility operated by the county, and fronts on … Read More
Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, Bioindustrial Innovation Centre To Collaborate with South African Incubator on Commercialization SARNIA, ON – The Sustainable Chemistry Alliance and Bioindustrial Innovation Centre have agreed to collaborate on commercialization activities with the eGoLiBio Life Sciences Incubator in South Africa. “The SCA and BIC are strongly focused on commercialization of technology in Canada, but … Read More
From Forever Young Magazine wwww.foreveryoungnews.com A charming blond high school whiz kid has earned a place on the marketing team that is promoting the Sarnia-Lambton region in southwestern Ontario as a potential retirement destination for boomers. But make no mistake about it, Lynden Evers is not merely a student intern looking to absorb the wisdom … Read More
From www.chok.com CHOK Radio There’s been much talk about tapping into the bountiful supply of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation in the Northeastern US. Nova Chemicals is taking a big step preparing to transport this new feedstock to its Corunna site.The conversion of the local ethylene manuacfuring facility from a primarily oil-based feedstock … Read More
