6 July 20174 July 2017 Inside story: Synvina – the joint venture of BASF and Avantium BASF veteran Patrick Schiffers giving an exclusive insight into this partnership
23 June 201721 June 2017 FDCA (2,5-furandicarboxylic acid) biorefineries In recent years, FDCA has received significant attention due to its wide application as a substitute of petrochemical-derived terephthalic acid in the synthesis of useful polymers
21 June 201721 June 2017 Rockin’ PEFormance: €25M for Synvina-led consortium for biobased materials The partners will jointly work on establishing an innovative supply chain for FDCA and PEF
16 June 201713 June 2017 The Sexy 7: The bio markets and apps in PET, PX, PEF, PLA, PHA, PBS, and PE 200,200 downloads for the DOE’s classic report on value-added chemicals — but some hot molecules are missing!
8 June 20176 June 2017 European PET Bottle Platform says existing recovery systems can handle PEF Interim approval constitutes a major step towards integration of packaging from Synvina’s PEF in the circular economy
22 May 201719 May 2017 Biokunststoffe – Problemlöser für Verpackungsmüll? 1,8 Mio. Tonnen an Verpackungen könnten problemlos auch aus Stärkekunststoffen und Polylactiden gefertigt werden
28 April 201727 April 2017 Video: BASF, Avantium discuss the potential of FDCA The reference plant is expected to have a capacity to produce up to 50 ktpa of FDCA
11 April 201730 March 2017 An interview with Marc Palahi, director of EFI: An ambitious bioeconomy strategy is needed In this exclusive interview, Marc Palahi talks about bioeconomy and circular economy, Brexit and Donald Trump, the role of mass media and much more
22 March 201717 March 2017 Sofinnova Partners announces the successful IPO of Avantium, a front runner in renewable chemistry, which raises €103 M on Euronext Funds raised will be used to further commercialise Avantium’s inventions into viable production processes
Avantium completes “oversubscribed” €103M IPO: heads for first commercial The company’s first world-scale plant is a 50,000 tons per year FDCA production unit planned for Antwerp as part of a joint venture with BASF
15 March 201713 March 2017 Avantium to raise at least 90 million euros in IPO Company already has commitments in place from investors for two-thirds of the amount
10 March 20173 March 2017 LanzaTech leads 2017’s 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy It's the second year at the top for LanzaTech, which also ranked #1 two years ago
20 February 20179 September 2021 Reverse Combustion and its prospects There are more than a dozen technologies somewhere in development with a dizzying array of acronyms
16 February 201715 February 2017 Just One Word. Plastics: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium Before the “quirt period” Cone of Silence descended, CEO Tom Van Aken gave this illuminating overview of the company’s technology, progress and prospects
Avantium goes IPO: aims for €100 million in Amsterdam, Brussels Float Here’s our 10-minute version of the filing, slightly re-organized to make sense to Earthlings instead of aliens from the Planet Prospectus
15 February 201714 February 2017 Dutch biomass sugar partnership formed More cellulosic sugar partnerships are taking place, and this one is in Europe
14 February 201710 February 2017 Partnership Initiated for the Development of a Wood to Chemicals Reference Plant in Delfzijl AkzoNobel, Avantium, Chemport Europe, RWE and Staatsbosbeheer create a breakthrough technology deployment to accelerate the biobased economy
13 February 20179 September 2021 Coca-Cola Plantbottle: Could Liquid Light’s technology be the answer to Coca-Cola’s 2020 PlantBottle aspirations? If Liquid Light’s cost claims are achievable with its technology for bio-MEG, it could signify a major breakthrough in the production of PET from sustainable sources
1 February 20179 September 2021 A Discussion With Avantium’s CFO Regarding Its Acquisition of Liquid Light Acquisition of Liquid Light’s assets giving Avantium another CO2 technology to strengthen its own CO2 conversion group
20 January 20179 September 2021 From waste CO2 to everyday products: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Liquid Light technology Former CEO Kyle Teamey gave this overview of the technology at ABLC
16 January 20179 September 2021 Avantium Acquires Liquid Light Unrivaled electro-catalysis technology to convert CO2 to sustainable chemicals
Let’s Get it On: Avantium acquires Liquid Light Acquisition aims to commercialize new process technologies using CO2 as feedstock to produce sustainable chemicals and materials
23 November 201619 November 2016 Five bio-based companies to watch List of the top five companies to keep your eyes on, that have the potential for capturing the right markets
28 October 201626 October 2016 New joint venture Synvina to take a “globally leading role” in FDCA production Cooperation platform aiming to develop a complete supply chain for PEF as sustainable bio-based packaging material
13 October 201611 October 2016 Synvina: Joint venture of BASF and Avantium established Bio-based furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) as main building block for the new polymer polyethylenefuranoate (PEF)
Synvina: BASF und Avantium gründen Gemeinschaftsunternehmen Furandicarbonsäure (FDCS) auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe als chemischer Baustein für neuen Kunststoff Polyethylenfuranoat (PEF)
29 September 201627 September 2016 Biobased materials and chemicals driven by performance Interview with Ross Kozarsky, Lux Research Senior Analyst and co-author of the recent report
23 September 201624 September 2016 Lux Research: New Bio-based Materials and Chemicals Offer Performance Advantages Over Petro-Based While bio-based solutions earned past skepticism, the next generation can offer high value in specialty chemicals, biopolymers and advanced materials
7 September 20165 September 2016 Demonstration project started for the conversion of woody biomass to chemicals By a consortium of 14 European companies using EU funding under the Horizon 2020 program
6 September 20165 September 2016 Toyobo and Avantium partner on PEF polymerization and PEF films Toyobo and Avantium have jointly developed thin films made from PEF
17 August 20169 September 2021 50 Hot Bio-Based Companies, 50 Quick Takes Which goals and projects should be considered top-priority in the coming years besides solar, wind and hydro-based companies in regards to upgrading biomass?
22 July 201620 July 2016 New insights in furanic intermediates and aromatic derivatives from biomass New project aims to create applied knowledge for the production of furans and furan-derived biobased aromatics from various sources
29 June 201621 June 2016 Hot Prospects for Chemicals from Biomass A major theme of 21st Century industrial development will be replacement of fossil resources by renewable resources in the production of fuels and chemicals
28 June 201627 June 2016 Will Lego’s $150 Million Sustainable Plastics Challenge Make Biobased the Norm? Company’s goal to build better toys from sustainable, raw material might shift the plastics industry away from fossile sources
14 June 201613 June 2016 Ahem, it’s the chems: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Sofinnova and biobased chemicals private equity Company chief Denis Luquin gave these slides on renewable chemical private equity at ABLC 2016
3 May 201627 April 2016 Avantium raises €20 million in a financing round led by PMV Funds will be used to commercialize the YXY technology for producing 100% biobased packaging material PEF
20 April 201618 April 2016 The Bioeconomy: The Netherlands in Pole Position Which three main measures Europe needs to foster the growth of the bioeconomy?
12 April 20167 April 2016 Biorizon scales up its bio-aromatics research again Commercially promising results for the conversion of wood, sugars and lignin
29 March 201623 March 2016 AVA-CO2’s move to replace formaldehyde shows the endurin’ allure in furans It might be the hottest race going on in renewable chemicals right now
21 March 201618 March 2016 The renewable plastic bottle goes commercial: BASF and Avantium to establish JV for biobased plastics, chemicals Mitsui expected to play a role
18 March 201617 March 2016 BASF und Avantium beabsichtigen Gründung eines Gemeinschaftsunternehmens Kooperationsvereinbarung zur Produktion und Vermarktung von FDCS aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
BASF and Avantium intend to establish joint venture Collaboration for the production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from renewable resources
15 March 20169 September 2021 Stanford scientists make renewable plastic from carbon dioxide and plants The new technology could provide a green alternative to petroleum-based plastic bottles and other polyester products
7 March 20164 March 2016 Stimulating Investment To Grow the Biobased Economy The challenge our industry faces right now is to continue building investment in the biobased economy
3 March 201625 February 2016 From Upstream to Downstream, the importance of the Value Chain Plant Based Summit shows optimism surrounding the commercialisation of renewable chemicals
25 February 201624 February 2016 300 million tons of US biomass is used today for fuels and chemicals Heard on the Floor at ABLC 2016, Day 2
23 February 201622 February 2016 The 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2016 Rankings recognize innovation and achievement in fuels, biobased chemicals and materials
18 February 201616 February 2016 The Race for the 100% Biobased Plastic Bottle The companies, their technologies, partners and prospects
8 February 20167 February 2016 More biobased plastics for bottles: DuPont announces PTF Can PTF really become a competitor?
26 January 201625 January 2016 6 Sustainable Packaging Trends to Watch in 2016 Environmental Leader discussed sustainable packaging trends with the experts
