News and industry insights on Chemicals and materials derived from bio-based sources or designed for circular processes, such as bioplastics and recycled polymers.
Commercial activity advanced with Petrobras’ soybean‑oil SAF with CORSIA Low ILUC Risk, Honeywell supporting Acelen Renewables' Bahia SAF plant, and Phelan Green Hydrogen’s eSAF facility in Saldanha Bay licensed to Johnson Matthey. Coordination expanded via IEA Bioenergy Task 39 and IEA AMF Task 66, while Exolum’s Madeira Airport facilities prepared for SAF implementation.
Scale‑up included Covestro’s Bio4PURConti continuous bio‑based aniline, and Kemira and IFF’s Alpha Bio joint venture shifting to Hanko with start‑up now 2029. Adoption progressed with DURABIO for the Audi Q3 and Croda’s Malvallin botanical active.
PureFive resin qualifies as PCR under New Jersey law, enabling 2027 food‑contact mandates. BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals FEED grant in Rotterdam progressed chemical recycling, while Solvay’s soda‑ash purge‑stream recycling patent was upheld. Trinseo’s thermoplastic battery enclosure highlighted lightweight, recyclable alternatives.
Evonik expanded circular and low‑carbon offerings with ULTRASIL eCO from Adapazarı and low‑carbon peracetic acid for Europe using certified mass‑balance accounting.
A Skutskär fluff pulp capacity increase comes with closure of a softwood line, while UPM to curtail production at Kaukas and Pietarsaari reflects optimization. Value‑chain data advances featured in the UPM Adhesive Materials 2025 Climate Review.
Resource recovery grew through NEXTCHEM’s acquisition of ETEK and SISEMTEK. Emissions control advanced with the Aurubis Hamburg RDE exhaust and filter system. Upstream support for low‑carbon materials included LKAB’s environmental permit for Malmberget.
Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Biobased & Circular projects:
TotalEnergies , INEOS , Air Liquide , Eni , Perpetual Next , Ren-Gas , Moeve , BASF , Repsol , and Borealis .
