Avantium completes titanium weld repairs at FDCA flagship plant
Key highlights
- Titanium weld defects at Avantium's FDCA Flagship Plant were fully repaired by SRI Speciaal Roestvrijstaal Industrie under Bilfinger supervision.
- Utilities and the Sugar DeHydration unit are operational, with oxidation and purification units in final commissioning.
- Commercial sales remain on track to start in H2 2026; the plant produces FDCA for PEF production.
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Avantium FDCA Flagship Plant at Delfzijl · The Netherlands
Commissioning & Start-up
2020-01
2021
2021-12
2022-04
2026-09
Weld repair completion
Avantium has fully resolved construction‑related titanium weld issues at its FDCA Flagship Plant; remediation met the required quality and safety standards.
Execution and oversight
Repair work was executed by SRI Speciaal Roestvrijstaal Industrie (Veenwouden) under the supervision of Bilfinger.
Commissioning status
Commissioning continues: utilities and the Sugar DeHydration unit are operational, while the oxidation and purification units are in final commissioning and start‑up stages.
Schedule and commercial outlook
Avantium states the expected timelines for plant start‑up and offtake sales remain unchanged, with commercial product sales expected in H2 2026.
Source: Avantium