IFPEN

Research institutionFranceifpenergiesnouvelles.fr

Its roles Owner Technology / equipment supplier

projects tracked
2
active
1
partner companies
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news articles
8

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a French public research and training organization focused on energy, mobility, and the environment. It is widely recognized for its expertise in catalysis, process engineering, and materials science, supporting innovation across the chemical and fuels value chains.

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IFPEN conducts R&D from laboratory to pilot scale and transfers technologies to industry through partnerships and specialized subsidiaries, notably in refining and petrochemicals, gas processing, hydrogen, bio-based chemistry, CO₂ capture, utilization and storage, plastics recycling, and lubricants and polymers. The organization maintains a substantial patent portfolio, operates demonstration units, and supports workforce development through IFP School. Its work underpins industrial process design, advanced materials development, and scale-up, contributing to both legacy petrochemical operations and the energy transition.

Also known as Institut Français du Pétrole, French Institute of Petroleum, French Petroleum Institute, and IFP.

Projects IFPEN is involved in

chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving IFPEN, of which one is active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Besides this one, the record holds 1 completed project.

1 more active project and the 1 that is completed, on hold or cancelled are in the record. See all 2 in chemXplore →

IFPEN in chemical industry news

15 July 2026
Axens to build France’s first industrial-scale Jetanol™ SAF unit

50,000 t/y SAF plant using advanced bioethanol and Jetanol™ technology; production targeted for 2030 to boost French/European SAF supply and meet ReFuelEU targets.

21 April 2026
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN validate industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling

Semi-industrial test processed tens of tons of post-consumer polyester textiles to produce BHET monomer, validating textile-to-textile chemical recycling and enabling circular polyester loops.

13 January 2026
Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan

Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.

6 January 2026
Syensqo and Axens Unveil Argylium for Solid-State Battery Advancement in Europe

Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.

16 December 2025
Syensqo and Axens Launch Argylium for Solid-State Battery Development in Europe

Argylium aims to advance solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety, energy density, and charging speed for electric vehicles and energy storage in Europe.

11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol

BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.

8 December 2025
HydroThane Revamps Leadership to Boost Growth

New leadership aims to enhance partnerships, expand markets, and focus on sustainable projects, leveraging Axens' support and global reach.

19 January 2024
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant

The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.

Where its projects are

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