Events

07/12/2022

biomega® celebrated the grand opening of its new biorefinery with an exclusive event at the Nordsøen Ocenarium in Hirtshals

On December 7, 2022, biomega® celebrated the grand opening of its new biorefinery with an exclusive event at the Nordsøen Ocenarium in Hirtshals. The festivities attracted 80 attendees, including project builders,owners, business partners, leaders, members of the Danish press, the local mayor and more. Guests were treated to a delightful spread of SEA tapas and listened to speeches delivered by business partners, one of the original founders of biomega® Kjartan Sandnes and CEO Stig Pettersen. Ending with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the end.

The exclusive opening highlighted biomega®’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in biotechnology. The speakers emphasized the significance of the new biorefinery and its role in advancing the company’s circularity goals, and the newly granted EU program-LIFE CONQUER Project.

Following the speeches, 65 attendees had the opportunity to tour the cutting-edge facility, gaining first-hand insights into the next-generation technology and processes that set biomega® apart. The new biorefinery is equipped with advanced, energy-efficient technology aimed at reducing bio-waste and greenhouse gas emissions significantly.

The grand opening event underscored biomega®’s role as a global leader in biotechnology manufacturing. The celebration marked a significant milestone in biomega®’s journey towards achieving its ambitious environmental goals, supported by the LIFE CONQUER Project funded by the European Commission.

Catch an exclusive glimpse of the grand opening event—watch the video for highlights from the festivities, speeches, and a tour of our cutting-edge biorefinery!