Biobased & Circular

Recent developments

SAF technologies scale

SAF project development accelerated. Axens’ ERA project using JETANOL technology targets 50,000 t/y in France by 2030, while the AlphaCore 400 microchannel Fischer–Tropsch reactor expands capacity options. The 300,000 t/y eSAF/bio‑SAF Allied Biofuels facility in Uzbekistan was licensed, aiming for 2030 after a 2027 FID.

Feedstocks and uptake

Feedstocks and early use advanced. Acelen Renewables and Bunge agreed 300,000 t/y certified soybean oil for a Bahia biorefinery planned for 2029. BMW corporate fleets in Italy will use Enilive HVOlution, and the reorganisation of China Aviation Oil positions Sinopec for integrated SAF scale‑up.

Circular polymers progress

PureCycle, Mitsui and RM TOHCELLO advanced trials to bring recycled PP into BOPP film in Japan, targeting a 2027 agreement (PureCycle, Mitsui and RM TOHCELLO). INEOS and Recuro will build a 33,000 t/yr pyrolysis plant at Bamble, cracker‑integrated to recycled ethylene. BASF added REDcert² biomass‑balanced additives for coatings.

Biobased materials R&D

Application development continued: Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni showcased PEF textile prototypes, and a Phaenix pilot at the Chemport Innovation Center will supply PHA‑rich biomass for Caleyda extraction and testing.

Renewable gases expand

Nordic Ren‑Gas and avanca/Alternoil signed a €1bn e‑methane offtake from Tampere. EnviTec Biogas in Estonia commissioned a 600 Nm³/h biomethane plant. OMV’s 140 MW green hydrogen plant will start by 2027, and Air Liquide’s Bay City POX unit adds low‑carbon hydrogen with CO₂ recycling.

Policy and logistics

The European Commission adopted CRCF certification methodologies for carbon farming. A PwC study for Gasunie highlighted CCS, low‑carbon hydrogen and hybrid boilers as cost‑effective Dutch industry options, with roles for biomethane. The Muelle Sur terminal at the Port of Huelva secured financing to handle sustainable feedstocks and 2G biofuels.