chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing lactide, of which 2 are active.
2 new construction.
Owners and developers: Futerro (2), Galactic S.A. (1)
Investors: Compagnie du Bois Sauvage (1), Finasucre (1)
Contractors and licensors are recorded on all 2 of them For subscribers
Reinforces integrated petrochemical core, starts ethane imports in 2029, shifts toward higher‑value Specialty and Green & Bio, and expands Map Ta Phut as a regional hub.
Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
The new biorefinery in Normandy will produce and recycle PLA, creating 250 direct jobs and 900 in related sectors. It aligns with circular economy standards and supports regional green growth.
