Recent developments
Bio-based molecules scale-up
In Europe and the US, bio-based molecules advanced. An EnviTec Biogas plant in Cremona began grid biomethane, while EnviTec’s entry into Lithuania signals pipeline growth. three biomethanol facilities in the Southeast US are planned by Perpetual Next. The Dutch green gas project EemsGas secured funding to deploy TNO gasification.
Hydrogen and heat
Transport and process decarbonisation progressed. France’s first motorway hydrogen station for HGVs went live with RFNBO-certified supply. Covestro began building a Rondo Heat Battery at Brunsbüttel for emission-free steam. CDP Climate A List recognition for thyssenkrupp reflects industrial hydrogen and e-fuels capabilities. Ørsted’s Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking underscores renewable build-out.
Circular polymers progress
Materials circularity scaled. Borealis invested in Borstar Nextension polypropylene at Burghausen to enable monomaterial packaging aligned with PPWR. Colruyt introduced recycled polystyrene meat trays via Indaver’s Plastics2Chemicals. Arkema expanded ISCC PLUS certification across coating sites. Avantium and Packamama agreed capacity reservation for releaf PEF in lightweight wine bottles.
Recycling technologies scale
Advanced recycling gained backing. Lummus made a strategic investment in InnoVent Renewables to scale tire pyrolysis under global licensing. window glass horizontal recycling in Suwa City was demonstrated toward closed-loop flat glass. The Carbonbid tender in the Port of Rotterdam funded low-cost CO2e reduction via waste processing and electrification.
Governance and capability
Sustainability governance and capacity were formalized. Nobian’s EcoVadis Platinum rating was renewed. Avantium’s triple ISO certification validated FDCA flagship systems. Topsoe’s new Chief Commercial Officer will steer commercialization across clean‑fuels technologies. Coolbrook’s Global Cleantech 100 listing and Robin von Plettenberg joining Coolbrook’s board indicate scaling focus for electrified high‑temperature processes.