6 February 20264 February 2026 Elkem’s MIRASIL™ N‑DML 15 named Environmental Initiative of the Year by SEAL Awards MIRASIL™ N‑DML 15 is a blend of high molecular weight dimethiconol gum in a renewable C15‑19 alkane derived from sunflower seed
12 August 202512 August 2025 Elkem’s pioneering recycled silicones awarded BIG’s Sustainable Product of the Year The cutting-edge innovation SILCOLEASE™ RE is the first range of 100 percent recycled silicones, honouring the approach to circularity and eco-designed manufacturing for the label industry
16 April 202510 April 2025 Elkem launches pioneering new range of recycled silicones for the label industry These are the first commercial products from Elkem’s state-of-the-art chemical recycling pilot unit in Saint Fons, France
4 November 20212 November 2021 Elkem to test the world’s first carbon capture pilot for smelters Company has released a worldwide climate roadmap outlining how the firm expects to cut overall CO2 emissions by 28% until 2031
25 September 202022 September 2020 Elkem to build biocarbon pilot plant in Canada Based on conclusions from the pilot, company will evaluate the basis for a full-scale plant
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
23 September 201521 September 2015 The Digest’s 2015 6-Minute Country Guide to France’s Advanced Bioeconomy Mandates and national consumption
31 January 201431 January 2014 NOK 18.8 million from NFR Borregaard snags $5 million in support for biobased innovation projects in lignin, cellulose
