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2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid news
All news on
2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid
(also known as
FDCA
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
23 January 2026
Avantium Updates on FDCA Plant Start-Up
Start-up delayed to mid-2026 due to titanium weld issues, adding €7M in costs. Sales to begin in the second half of 2026.
20 January 2026
Avantium Achieves Triple ISO Certification
Avantium's FDCA plant in Delfzijl earns ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 certifications, affirming its commitment to environmental, safety, and quality standards.
16 December 2025
Avantium Updates on Government Funding Timeline
Funding timeline delayed due to extended government procedures. Avantium remains confident in securing support after ongoing discussions.
16 December 2025
Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch
Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
23 September 2025
Avantium, LVMH, Tereos Partner to Scale Releaf® in Europe
The alliance aims to industrialize PEF production in Europe, leveraging plant-based feedstocks and proprietary technology to replace fossil-based plastics.
4 September 2025
Avantium Launches €65 Million Rights Offering
The offering supports Avantium's funding needs until EBITDA break-even in 2027, with cornerstone investments and full underwriting. Commercial operations for PEF start in Q1 2026.
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29 August 2025
Avantium Launches FDCA Flagship Plant's SDH Unit
Avantium's FDCA plant in Delfzijl starts its SDH unit, converting sugars to MMF. Full production is expected by 2026, with repairs ongoing for quality issues in piping and electrical components.
22 October 2024
Avantium Opens FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands
Queen Máxima officiates the opening. The plant will produce 5 kilotons of FDCA for plant-based plastic PEF. The event featured speeches and a facility tour.
21 March 2023
Stora Enso and Kolon Partner on Bio-Based Materials
They signed a Joint Development Agreement to create and commercialize bio-based polyesters and renewable binder resins for packaging, car tires, electronics, and more, leveraging their combined expertise.
3 November 2022
Stora Enso Advances Bioplastic Pilot Plant in Belgium
A new pilot plant in Belgium is set to produce bioplastics using FuraCore® technology, aiming for commercial production by 2026. The facility will initially use fructose, later switching to non-food biomass.
20 April 2022
Avantium Begins Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl
The FDCA plant will produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA annually, creating 50 jobs. Supported by a €25M grant, it aims to launch PEF in 2024, advancing sustainable chemistry in the Northern Netherlands.
9 December 2021
Avantium Approves Construction of FDCA Flagship Plant in The Netherlands
The positive investment decision follows securing financing, finalizing engineering, and obtaining offtake commitments. The plant will produce FDCA for PEF, aiming to demonstrate large-scale viability.
8 January 2020
Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands
A new 5-kiloton plant will produce plant-based FDCA, creating over 60 jobs. The project, backed by a €150 million investment, aims to advance sustainable chemistry in the region. Completion by 2023.
10 December 2019
Stora Enso Invests €9M in Bio-Based Plastic Pilot Plant
The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into PEF for food and beverage packaging, aiming to replace fossil-based materials. Construction starts in late 2020, with completion in early 2021.
16 October 2019
Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production
A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
12 January 2018
Synvina Extends PEF Pilot Phase in Antwerp
The pilot phase extension aims to optimize FDCA production for PEF. Technical improvements are needed, delaying the Reference Plant startup by 24-36 months, now expected in 2023-2024.
18 July 2017
Avantium and AkzoNobel Sign Contract for Pilot Biorefinery in Delfzijl
The pilot plant will validate the Zambezi process to convert biomass into raw materials, aiming for commercial scale. Expected operational in Q2 2018, it will create about 20 jobs.
8 June 2017
EUR 25 Million Subsidy Granted for PEF Industry Consortium
A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
9 February 2017
AkzoNobel, Avantium, and Partners Advance Biobased Economy with New Technology
A new reference plant in Delfzijl will use Avantium's Zambezi process to convert non-food biomass into high-purity glucose and lignin, accelerating the biobased economy.
7 October 2016
Synvina JV by BASF and Avantium Invests in Antwerp FDCA Plant
Synvina aims to lead in FDCA and PEF production, investing in a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp. The JV will leverage Avantium's YXY process and continue partnerships for bio-based packaging solutions.
15 March 2016
BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp
The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
