Paques Biomaterials supplies Caleyda PHA for circular bitumen
Key highlights
- HighTechBinders licensed TNO's circular asphalt binder technology and signed an MoU and offtake agreement with Paques Biomaterials for Caleyda supply.
- Caleyda is a PHA biopolymer integrated into bitumen/asphalt as a binder to enhance mechanical properties and road durability.
- Using Caleyda sequesters about 2 kg CO2 per kg of biopolymer when incorporated into asphalt.
- This approach supports industry targets of 30% biobased content by 2030 and carbon-neutral infrastructure by 2050.
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Paques Biomaterials Emmen Caleyda PHA Extraction Plant · The Netherlands
FID / Sanctioned
2022
2024-01
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~2026
Partnership
HighTechBinders licensed TNO's circular asphalt binder technology and signed an MoU and offtake agreement with Paques Biomaterials for supply of the PHA biopolymer Caleyda.
Technology and application
Caleyda, a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer, is integrated as a functional binder in bitumen/asphalt to enhance mechanical properties and extend road durability.
Environmental impact
Incorporating Caleyda into asphalt sequesters roughly 2 kg CO2 per kg of biopolymer and replaces fossil-based binder components with bio-based materials recovered from waste streams.
Industry implications
The collaboration and technology combination enable a local-to-local circular model and support sector targets of 30% biobased content by 2030 and carbon-neutral infrastructure by 2050.
Source: Paques Biomaterials