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.
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.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving IFPEN, of which one is active.
IFPEN's role on them: Owner and Technology / equipment supplier.
1 new construction.
Expected to start operating, per year.
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Targeting: Ethanol (1), Naphtha (1), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (1)
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.
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.
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.
Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.
Argylium aims to advance solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety, energy density, and charging speed for electric vehicles and energy storage in Europe.
BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
New leadership aims to enhance partnerships, expand markets, and focus on sustainable projects, leveraging Axens' support and global reach.
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.
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