- A feasibility study for a 20,000-ton bio-butadiene plant is launched.
- Bio-butadiene will be produced from bio-ethanol.
- Research on bio-butadiene began in 2012, with a pilot plant built in 2015.
- Lummus Green Circle collaborates on technology scaling and commercialization.
Feasibility Study for Bio-Butadiene Plant
Synthos S.A. has partnered with Lummus Green Circle to advance bio-butadiene technology. They have initiated a feasibility study for a bio-butadiene plant with a production capacity of 20,000 tons per year.
Focus on Renewable Raw Materials
Synthos aims to produce synthetic rubber from renewable raw materials, specifically bio-butadiene derived from bio-ethanol. This aligns with their strategy to develop sustainable, resource-efficient products with minimal environmental impact.
Research and Development Timeline
Synthos began research on bio-butadiene production from renewable resources in 2012. By December 2015, they had built a pilot plant to test the catalyst on a larger scale. The promising results have led to the current phase of technology development.
Collaboration with Lummus Green Circle
Lummus Green Circle, a subsidiary of Lummus Technology, will leverage its expertise in scaling and commercializing technology to support Synthos in developing industrial technology for bio-butadiene production from bio-ethanol.
Market Demand
Bio-butadiene-based rubbers are highly anticipated by tire and technical rubber goods manufacturers. The shift towards renewable raw materials is part of a broader effort to adhere to sustainable development principles and reduce reliance on fossil sources.
