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Synvina is a bio-based chemicals venture formed in 2016 by Avantium and BASF to develop and commercialize furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and its polymer, polyethylenefuranoate (PEF). FDCA is a renewable building block produced from plant-derived sugars, and PEF is an emerging polyester intended for use in packaging, fibers, and other applications.
The company’s activities have centered on process development, pilot-scale production, application testing, and building supply chains for FDCA and PEF. Synvina has worked with industry partners to validate material performance and explore routes to commercial-scale manufacturing and licensing. Its focus reflects broader industry efforts to replace fossil-based plastics with bio-based alternatives while ensuring compatibility with existing converting and recycling systems.
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The pilot phase extension aims to optimize FDCA production for PEF. Technical improvements are needed, delaying the Reference Plant startup by 24-36 months, now expected in 2023-2024.
A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
Synvina aims to lead in FDCA and PEF production, investing in a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp. The JV will leverage Avantium's YXY process and continue partnerships for bio-based packaging solutions.
The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
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