Biobased and Circular Chemistry news

The latest industry news on green and sustainable chemistry in Europe: investments, new projects, expansion plans and companies working on the decarbonization of the chemical industry.

3 October 2025
Topsoe Supports Texas Blue Methanol Plant
The Texas plant will produce 3,000 MTPD of blue methanol by 2030 using SynCOR™ technology with CCS, targeting growing demand in the chemical and shipping industries.
3 October 2025
Tapì Group Develops Eco-Friendly Synthetic Corks
Using bio-based polymers, Tapì Group enhances synthetic cork sustainability without altering production or performance, reducing carbon footprint while maintaining quality.
2 October 2025
Coolbrook Partners with Trac Precision Solutions for RDH Technology Scale-Up
The partnership aims to scale RDH technology, reducing CO₂ emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, while offering growth and diversification for Trac in the clean energy transition.
2 October 2025
Integra Plastics Upgrades to Recycled Polypropylene with Borcycle M Technology
Integra's facility will produce premium recycled polypropylene by 2025, increasing capacity and supporting sustainable solutions for packaging, mobility, and appliances.
2 October 2025
BASF Introduces AI-Enhanced Rice Yield Guarantee in Japan
AI-driven service integrates soil improvement and yield guarantee for Japanese rice farmers using Dry Direct-Seeding Rice method, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
2 October 2025
BASF Unveils New Polyamide Recycling Processes for End-of-Life Vehicles
BASF introduces depolymerization and solvent-based recycling for polyamides, reducing CO₂ emissions and supporting circular economy in automotive industry.

Biobased & Circular projects

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Scheduled completion

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Biobased & Circular projects:

TotalEnergies, INEOS, Air Liquide, BASF, Moeve, Repsol, Shell, Eni, Lhyfe, and Carbios.