Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Convert Captured Carbon into Plastics
- Norsk e-Fuel plans at least three PtL plants by 2032 with over 200,000 tons annual e-Fuels capacity.
- Around 25% of the output could be e-Naphtha for plastic production.
- Braskem aims to process e-Naphtha into polypropylene and other materials.
- The collaboration focuses on integrating e-Naphtha into plastic production and assessing market opportunities.
Partnership Overview
Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem have formed a strategic collaboration to explore the integration of e-Naphtha into the plastics value chain. This initiative aims to develop plastics from carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, supporting a circular economy.
Norsk e-Fuel's Plans
Norsk e-Fuel is advancing Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology by constructing large-scale facilities to convert fossil-free electricity, water, and captured CO² into synthetic fuels and feedstocks. The company plans to have at least three plants operational by 2032, with a combined annual capacity exceeding 200,000 tons of e-Fuels. Approximately 25% of this output could be e-Naphtha, a key feedstock for plastics production.
Braskem's Role
Braskem's sustainability strategy, "Keeping Carbon in the Loop," focuses on retaining carbon within products and the economy through renewable and circular solutions. The company already produces bio-based polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol and offers mass balance certified solutions. By processing e-Naphtha into polypropylene and other materials, Braskem aims to expand its portfolio with innovative plastics that have a reduced climate footprint.
Collaboration Focus
The collaboration will develop a framework for integrating e-Naphtha into plastic production, assess market opportunities, and engage with customers seeking circular solutions. It highlights the role of carbon capture utilization (CCU) in creating new value chains for the plastics industry, circulating carbon through products rather than emissions.
Source: Braskem