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Lignin news
All news on
Lignin
(also known as
Alkali Lignin
and
Sulphate Lignin
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
29 April 2026
UPM Q1 2026: Strong start led by decarbonization solutions
Q1 sales €2,505m; comparable EBIT €274m (-5%); operating cash flow €89m; net debt €2,962m. Energy and biofuels strong. H1 comparable EBIT guidance €325–525m.
19 December 2025
UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
11 December 2025
UPM Unveils Bio-Based, NIR-Detectable, Carbon-Negative Pigment for Packaging
UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
19 November 2025
UPM Introduces WISA-LNG Spruce Plywood for LNG Transport
UPM's new spruce plywood, developed with GTT, enhances LNG transport with improved insulation, sustainability, and increased production capacity.
29 October 2025
UPM Q3 2025: Resilient Performance Amid Weak Markets
Sales and EBIT declined. Strategic reviews and partnerships initiated. Plywood and paper production adjustments. Biorefinery progress. Sustainability recognized. Uncertainty persists.
17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
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13 May 2025
Lignin Industries Secures €3.9mn for Commercial Expansion
The funding supports scaling of Renol®, a bio-based thermoplastic, with partnerships in electronics, home goods, and construction, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
25 July 2024
Södra Reports Stable Q2 Results and Strategic Investments
Net sales rose 3% to SEK 7,527 million. Operating profit was SEK 398 million. Investments in kraft lignin and tannin production are planned, enhancing sustainability and profitability.
25 June 2024
Södra to Lead Global Kraft Lignin Production in Sweden
The new facility will produce kraft lignin, replacing fossil materials in various applications. The investment exceeds 2 billion SEK, with operations starting in 2027, supporting the green transition.
24 August 2023
Mercer Inaugurates Lignin Center at Rosenthal Pulp Mill, Germany
The new Lignin Center in Germany, supported by Thuringian funds, aims to utilize wood resources fully, producing high-quality lignin for various industries, promoting bioeconomy and reducing fossil dependence.
6 October 2022
LignoValue: Europe's First Bio-Aromatics Pilot Line from Lignin
The LignoValue Pilot in Belgium demonstrates continuous lignin depolymerization, producing bio-aromatics to replace fossil-based chemicals, aiming for industrial-scale production and reduced CO2 emissions.
29 August 2022
UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
16 February 2021
SWEETWOODS Ships First High Purity Lignin and Wood Sugars
SWEETWOODS project delivers high purity lignin and wood sugars, demonstrating sustainable hardwood biomass conversion. Initial tests show promising results for biomaterials and biochemicals production.
22 May 2020
SWEETWOODS Project Advances in Imavere, Estonia
A review confirmed the project is on track. The first 18-month report was accepted. Construction is complete, and key equipment installation is nearly done, with commissioning pending COVID-19 restrictions.
30 January 2020
UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials
The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
18 September 2019
Graanul Invest Begins Construction of Biomaterials Plant
The new plant will produce biomaterials from wood residues using innovative technology. Supported by EU funding, it aims for high efficiency and low environmental impact, with completion expected in 2020.
24 January 2019
GEA Delivers Key Components for Borregaard's Bio-Based Production Plant
The new plant in Sarpsborg will enhance lignin production, reduce energy costs, and improve environmental safety. It features advanced spray drying, emission control, and wastewater reuse technologies.
24 October 2017
UPM Advances Sustainable Biochemicals
Evaluating a biorefinery in Germany, the project aims to convert wood into bio-monoethylene glycol, bio-monopropylene glycol, and lignin, reducing CO2 footprint and not competing with food production.
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.
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.
1 December 2015
Kalundborg Demonstration Plant Shutdown
The second demonstration campaign moved to Skærbæk, achieving a 93% yield. Results were shared at the 37th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals in San Diego.
9 October 2013
First Advanced Biofuels Plant Opens in Italy
The plant converts agricultural residues into bioethanol using enzymatic technology. It aims to reduce emissions and boost energy security. Stable policies are needed for further investment and growth.
6 November 2009
Inbicon Bio-Ethanol Plant, Kalundborg
The plant used 30,000 tons of straw annually to produce bio-ethanol, biofuel, and molasses. It began operations in 2009 but was shut down in 2015. A fermentation protocol was later tested in Skærbæk.
