5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF)

EC 200-654-9

projects tracked
2
active
1
producing plants
3

Also known as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 5-HMF.

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) projects

chemXplore tracks 2 projects producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), of which one is active.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 1 project Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 new construction.

What moved recently

  • 24 October 2025 Michelin ResiCare 5-HMF Production Unit, Péage-de-Roussillon · Under Construction · France

Who is building them

Latest news on 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF)

6 July 2026
Michelin and Axens in exclusive talks to commercialize 5‑HMF

Exclusive talks aim to industrialize 5‑HMF, a bio‑based platform for resins, polymers and PEF; first ~3,000 t/yr plant scheduled to start up early 2027.

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 February 2014
First Commercial Production of Renewable 5-HMF

The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) plants by country

chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in 3 countries.

plants

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) producers

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