Progress of the SWEETWOODS project in Imavere, Estonia is on track.

At a glance

SWEETWOODS consortium had a successful review meeting in Brussels, confirming project progress. The first 18-month report was accepted by BBI JU, showing advancements in lignin and cellulosic sugars applications. Flagship plant construction is finished, with equipment installation almost done. COVID-19 delays equipment delivery, but commissioning preparations are underway.

SWEETWOODS consortium had a productive review meeting in Brussels at the beginning of March where external experts took a closer look at our progress and confirmed that SWEETWOODS project is on track.

SWEETWOODS project periodic report for the first 18 months was accepted by the BBI JU. With the first 18 months a lot of progress with novel lignin and cellulosic sugars applications has been made.

As of today, SWEETWOODS flagship plant construction works have been finished and key equipment installation is nearly completed.

Although due to COVID-19 pandemics delivery of certain equipment and instruments have been delayed, nevertheless all preparations are in place to start with commissioning as soon as pandemic related restrictions allow.