AFYREN advances NEOXY ramp-up and validates its biobased model
- AFYREN has produced over 1,000 tonnes of bio-based acids since the start of the ramp-up, including 200 tonnes after the July restart.
- Production capacity was repeatedly pushed to 30% and reached 40% for a 48-hour run following June 2026 works, pending confirmation over longer runs.
- The plant’s production process and water recycling system demonstrated resilience during heatwaves and water stress.
- AFYREN targets a further doubling of AFYREN NEOXY revenue in H2 2026 compared with H1 2026.
Business and technology
AFYREN supplies biobased, low‑carbon ingredients using a fermentation technology built around a circular model. The update focuses on operational performance at the AFYREN NEOXY plant after recent works and a restart.
Operational performance and milestones
The site has produced more than 1,000 tonnes of bio‑based acids since the start of the ramp‑up, including 200 tonnes after the July restart. Following corrective works in June 2026, demonstrated production capacity was pushed to 30% on multiple occasions and reached 40% over a 48‑hour period, a level the company says must still be confirmed across extended production periods.
The plant’s production process and its water recycling system showed resilience during heatwaves and periods of water stress.
Outlook and management view
AFYREN targets a further doubling of AFYREN NEOXY revenue in H2 2026 versus H1 2026. COO Laurent Pou said the June shutdown was a critical milestone in addressing technical bottlenecks and that the company aims to embed these performance levels by increasing production hours and pursuing continuous process improvement.
Source: AFYREN