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.

16 December 2025

Avantium Updates on Government Funding Timeline

Funding timeline delayed due to extended government procedures. Avantium remains confident in securing support after ongoing discussions.
16 December 2025

Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch

Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
11 November 2025

Avantium and Logoplaste Partner to Boost Releaf® Packaging Innovation

The agreement reserves future volumes of plant-based polymer PEF, enhancing sustainable packaging innovation and supporting the development of high-performance solutions.
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.

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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.