Genomatica is a U.S.-based industrial biotechnology company that develops and licenses commercial biomanufacturing processes to produce key intermediate chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Using engineered microorganisms and fermentation, it targets drop-in equivalents to petrochemical products, enabling lower-carbon supply chains without requiring changes to downstream manufacturing. The company serves markets across polymers, fibers, textiles, and personal care, and collaborates with chemical producers and brand owners to scale production.
Genomatica’s portfolio includes processes for widely used intermediates such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO) for engineering plastics and 1,3-butylene glycol for personal care formulations, as well as bio-based routes to nylon intermediates. Its technologies are designed for commercial-scale deployment through technology licensing, joint ventures, and offtake partnerships, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil resources while maintaining performance parity with conventional materials. Genomatica is headquartered in San Diego, California.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Genomatica.
Genomatica's role on them: Owner and Technology licensor.
The partnership aims to produce sustainable caprolactam for nylon using plant-based ingredients, offering eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives for apparel, carpets, and fibers without process changes.
The new plant produces 30,000 tonnes/year of bio-butanediol, cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. It revitalizes an abandoned site, creating jobs and advancing bioplastics and chemical sustainability.
The bio-based PBT produced met all quality standards of petro-based PBT. The process uses renewable sugars and fits into the strategy of 'Green Mobility' for applications in automotive and electronics.
The JV will convert an Adria, Italy facility to produce 40 million pounds of BDO annually from renewable feedstocks, with production starting in 2013. A second plant using biomass sugars is planned.
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