PHA news

All news on PHA (also known as Polyhydroxyalkanoate and Caleyda biopolymers): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

10 April 2026

Paques Biomaterials supplies Caleyda PHA for circular bitumen

PHA biopolymer integrated into asphalt boosts bitumen performance and durability, enables circular supply, replaces fossil components, sequesters ~2 kg CO2/kg polymer, and aids 2030/2050 goals.
24 March 2026

UPM and Paramelt launch bio-based paper food packaging

Bio-based paper food-packaging with strong grease barrier at low coat weights. Recyclable and home-compostable. Runs on existing packaging lines; suited to bakery/fast-food
20 November 2025

Trinseo and RWDC Enhance PHA Dispersion for Barrier Coatings

PHA dispersion technology advances for compostable, recyclable packaging, achieving pilot-scale success and compatibility with standard paper-drying, enhancing film formation and durability.
21 October 2025

Paques Biomaterials to establish PHA pilot from dairy by‑products at GETEC Park Emmen

In partnership with Looop, pilot will convert dairy by‑products (third validated sidestream after sewage sludge and paper process water) into PHA biomass and polymers, aiming for Q1 2026.
3 October 2025

Paques Biomaterials and LOOOP to build PHA plant in Emmen converting food residuals

PRECEDING project, funded by RVO's TSE program, will deliver conceptual design and business case to commercialize PHA from organic side streams as a natural alternative to fossil plastics.
27 January 2024

Paques Biomaterials Secures €14M for PHA Production Site in Emmen

Raised funds will scale up biopolymer production, leveraging wastewater technology. New facility in Emmen to produce biodegradable PHA, with significant market growth expected by 2028.

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23 September 2022

Paques Biomaterials to Produce Biopolymer at GETEC PARK.EMMEN

A PHA demo plant will be operational in 2023, with a commercial plant by 2026, creating 40 jobs. The project supports Emmen's green chemistry focus and involves a €58 million investment.