Polyethylene furanoate news

All news on Polyethylene furanoate (also known as PEF and Polyethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

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.
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.
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.

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