Catalyxx

Spain

Owner Operator Developer Technology licensor

project tracked
1
plant
1
partner companies
2
news articles
2

Catalyxx is a renewable chemicals technology company focused on converting bioethanol into higher bio-based alcohols, such as n-butanol, using proprietary catalytic processes. The company develops drop-in alternatives to fossil-derived alcohols to help reduce the carbon footprint of upstream and intermediate chemical production.

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Its bio-based alcohols are intended for use as chemical feedstocks and solvents across a range of industrial value chains, supporting the manufacture of materials such as acrylates and other downstream products in the coatings, adhesives, and plastics sectors.

The project Catalyxx is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Catalyxx, of which one is active.

Catalyxx Iberia renewable chemicals plant at ZILS Sines
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
FEED / Pre-FID
Where
Portugal
Makes
Ethanol , n-Butanol , hexan-1-ol , 2-Ethylhexanol
Partners
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) , aicep Global Parques

Catalyxx in chemical industry news

24 July 2026
Catalyxx to build €120M renewable chemicals plant at ZILS, Sines

First commercial facility will convert bioethanol into butanol, hexanol and octanol, offering low‑carbon alternatives to petrochemical products.

17 September 2025
Arkema and Catalyxx Partner for Low-Carbon Acrylics Transition

Developing bio-based acrylic resins using bio-alcohols to reduce carbon footprint for coatings, adhesives, and sustainable infrastructure.

Where its projects are

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