The Netherlandsaurora-renewablecarbon.com
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Aurora Renewable Carbon B.V. is a Dutch company based in Hengelo, Netherlands, specializing in the production of bio-based feedstocks from woody biomass residues through fast pyrolysis technology. It operates the Empyro plant, which produces pyrolysis bio-oil, and is developing an adjacent upgrading facility known as Biorefinery Twente, scheduled to begin operations in 2027. The company was founded as a spin-off from BTG Bioliquids and focuses on converting biomass into refined lignins, sugars, and phenolic products for use in resins, coatings, composites, and specialty chemicals. It has secured financing from Triodos Bank, Oost NL, and other investors, and entered a long-term biomass supply agreement with Ten Damme to support sustainable operations compliant with NTA 8080 standards. The activities aim to support circular value chains in the chemical sector.
Also known as Aurora Renewable Carbon BV and Aurora.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Aurora Renewable Carbon.
First load of pyrolysis bio-oil delivered to FrieslandCampina for co-firing in industrial steam boilers, partially replacing natural gas.
Empyro will resume pyrolysis oil production from woody biomass residues this summer and add an upgrading unit to produce lignin- and sugar-based chemical feedstocks.
Long-term deal secures sustainably sourced wood residues for Empyro bio-oil plant restart; feedstock will meet NTA 8080 traceability and sustainability criteria.
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