Supplier: Novamont S.p.A.

Website: http://www.novamont.com/

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15 September 202515 September 2025

The Future of Chemical Industry in Europe: Defossilised and Competitive, how this can work?

This is the key question that will be addressed at the Renewable Materials Conference, 22–24 September in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), and online

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10 September 20254 September 2025

Biobased Monomers and Polymers, New Developments and Applications

Novamont’s innovative technologies result in the use of 1,4 bio-butanediol (Bio-BDO), produced via fermentation from renewable feedstocks at the world’s first industrial-scale plant

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11 July 20257 July 2025

A573-Italian Competition Authority: fines totalling over €32 million imposed on Novamont and its parent company Eni for abuse of dominant position

The company abused its dominant position in the national markets for raw materials used in the production of bags (lightweight and ultra-lightweight for fruit and vegetables) by engaging in exclusionary practices targeting competitors

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Über 32 Millionen Euro Geldstrafe für Novamont und Eni wegen Marktmissbrauchs

Grund dafür sind wettbewerbswidrige Praktiken, die zwischen dem 1. Januar 2018 und dem 31. Dezember 2023 auf den nationalen Märkten für Bio-Compounds angewandt wurden

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14 May 20259 May 2025

New methodology to transform CO2 emissions into feedstock for chemical industry

EU-project VIVALDI's proposal consists of capturing, purifying and transforming CO₂ emissions of key bioindustry sectors (food, paper, bioethanol and biochemical products)

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24 April 202516 April 2025

From CO₂ to Sustainable Materials: CO₂SMOS Delivers Key Results for Circular Bio-Based Industries

The CO₂SMOS project concludes its EU-funded research, marking a significant step forward in the development of CO₂-based bioproducts and sustainable materials

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19 February 202514 February 2025

SYMBA EU Project: Transforming bio-based industries through industrial symbiosis

Unlike traditional waste management approaches, Industrial symbiosis fosters a closed-loop system that maximizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes pollution

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6 February 20253 February 2025

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics

A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution

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24 January 202522 January 2025

Amazon is trialling bio-based delivery bags in Spain whilst developing new technologies to recycle bio-based materials

New food-safe bio-based bags for Amazon Fresh are made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, and protect products against rain and spillages

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5 November 202430 October 2024

Eni set outs its transformation, decarbonization and relaunch plan for Versalis

Shutdown of Brindisi and Priolo crackers, the last remaining, and polyethylene production in Ragusa announced. A new corporate structure is on the way

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17 October 202411 October 2024

Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK)

Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications

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Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik

Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus

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15 October 202415 October 2024

New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics

Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling

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27 June 202425 June 2024

European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June

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21 June 202418 June 2024

Bayer CropScience and Novamont experiment with twine and clips to reduce plastic waste in agriculture

The items in Mater-Bi met all requirements for strength, resistance and flexibility over the entire crop cycle under the most extreme climatic conditions

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23 May 202416 May 2024

A573 – Italian Competition Authority: investigation opened against Novamont for alleged abuse of dominant position

The company's exclusivity agreements could limit the use of alternative materials to Mater-Bi in the manufacture of lightweight and very lightweight plastic carrier bags, with anti-competitive effects, both against bioplastics manufacturers and plastic bag manufacturers that use raw materials other than Mater-Bi

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22 May 202414 May 2024

Exclusive: Eni aims to sell stakes in biofuel, bioplastic units by year-end, sources say

Separately, Eni is in talks with two suitors to sell up to 30% in its bio-plastic business Novamont, which could value it at around 1 billion euros including debt

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15 May 202413 May 2024

SYMBA: promoting circularity in the bio-based industrial ecosystem through AI-driven solutions

The project aims to revolutionize industrial practices by promoting symbiotic relationships within bio-based ecosystems

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27 March 202422 March 2024

The DEEP PURPLE project – deriving bioplastics out of wastewater

Different companies using wastewater as a source of biomass to make circular, eco-friendly products using Purple Phototrophic Bacteria (PPB)

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10 January 20243 January 2024

Exclusive: Eni exploring sale of stake in bioplastic maker Novamont, source says

Eni added Novamont to its chemical division earlier this year, by acquiring in October the 64% of the company

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6 November 202331 October 2023

Versalis: Übernahme von Novamont abgeschlossen

Das zum italienischen Ölkonzern Eni gehörende Chemieunternehmen Versalis hat die komplette Übernahme des Biokunststoffherstellers Novamont abgeschlossen

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Versalis: acquisition of Novamont completed

Eni's chemical company Versalis has the acquisition of bioplastics manufacturer Novamont completed

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6 October 20232 October 2023

Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high-value products

By-products from pulp mills contain organic compounds that have so far been largely unprocessed. An EU-funded project is repurposing this leftover material from the manufacturing process into valuable materials and chemicals

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Zellstofffabrikrückstände und Zucker aus Bioraffinerien in hochwertige Produkte umwandeln

Nebenprodukte aus Zellstofffabriken enthalten organische Verbindungen, die bisher kaum weiterverarbeitet wurden. Im Rahmen eines EU-finanzierten Projekts wird nun dieses Restmaterial aus dem Herstellungsprozess in wertvolle Materialien und Chemikalien umgewandelt

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5 October 20234 October 2023

European Commission OKs Novamont’s Purchase by Eni Unit Versalis

Last Friday European Commission gave the green light to Novamont’s purchase by Versalis

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19 May 202316 May 2023

Ceresana: Bioplastics Market Report

This is the eighth time that Ceresana has investigated the dynamically growing global market for “green” polymers: Analysts expect revenues generated with bioplastics to increase to around USD 11.4 billion by 2032

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Ceresana: Marktstudie Biokunststoffe

Ceresana hat zum achten Mal den wachsenden Weltmarkt für „grüne“ Polymere unter­sucht: Die Analysten erwarten, dass der Biokunststoff-Umsatz bis zum Jahr 2032 auf rund 11,4 Milliarden US-Dollar wachsen wird

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11 May 20238 May 2023

Versalis to strengthen position in chemistry from renewables

Novamont acquisition agreement signed with Mater-Bi

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4 May 202311 October 2023

Versalis to strengthen position in chemistry from renewables: Novamont acquisition agreement signed with Mater-Bi

This acquisition represents a great opportunity for Versalis to accelerate its strategy through the integration of a technological platform which is unique and complementary

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17 April 202312 April 2023

Versalis and Mater-Bi: negotiations in final stages for Versalis’ acquisition of Novamont, a leader in the chemicals from renewables business

There is still no announcement of how and under which control the Novamont shares will be

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21 March 202316 March 2023

OrthoLite® Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novamont to Create the First Circular Foam Material Solution in Footwear

OrthoLite Cirql foam is a patented footwear material from Novamont’s world-leading bio-based, compostable and recyclable polymer

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10 January 20235 January 2023

An exclusive interview with Giulia Gregori, Novamont. “Specific codes for the biobased industries are fundamental to fully exploit the circular bioeconomy potential”

NACE codes are an important element as they would allow a better measurement in the statistical field and the possibility of addressing specific legislative measures dedicated to waste deriving from biodegradable and compostable plastic products

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28 November 202224 November 2022

Embraced, a step forward for a Circular Bioeconomy in Europe

Horizon 2020 Embraced Project was protagonist at Ecomondo in Rimini in early November

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8 November 20223 November 2022

Urban waste as opportunity for the bioplastic sector

Novamont and the Circular Biocarbon flagship project’s approach at the international Circular Week

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4 November 202231 October 2022

Pharmaceutical packaging: first compostable stick pack made of bio-based raw materials

The Novamont Mater-Bi bioplastic film is convincing the customers within an innovative, compostable packaging which contains more than 65% renewable resources

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Novamont: Erster kompostierbarer Stickpack aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen

Mater-Bi-Biokunststofffolie von Novamont überzeugt in neuartiger, kompostierbarer Verpackung, die über 65% erneuerbare Rohstoffe enthält

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26 October 202225 October 2022

‘Biomass availability gap’ looms large over EU’s green bioeconomy

"Studies suggest that the gap between the potential demand for biomass and its sustainable supply can be as big as 40-70%" by 2050 depending on the scenarios, said to John Bell

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13 October 202213 October 2022

Biopolymers Are Flourishing: Ceresana Examines the Global Market for Bioplastics

Biggest increase in polylactid acids and starch

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Biopolymere florieren: Ceresana untersucht den Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe

Größtes Wachstum bei Polymilchsäuren und Stärke

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12 October 20227 October 2022

Bio-BDO and Succinic Acid Updates

According to Tecnon OrbiChem analysis, around 1.37 million tpa maleic anhydride capacity is expected to come on stream around 2024. Many of these downstream projects will be associated with BDO production

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7 October 20225 October 2022

Biobased chemicals – market opportunities for small and large innovators

Drawing data from NNFCC's own news reviews, this article looks at the chemical giants driving innovation in the biobased chemicals sector in recent years

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22 September 202220 September 2022

The market for bioplastics used in packaging is anticipated to reach USD 16.6 billion by 2027

According to the market study of bioplastics for packaging by FMI, the total amount of bioplastics used for packaging worldwide is expected to rise by 10.3 percent YoY in 2022. By 2027, the films segment of the worldwide bioplastics for packaging market is anticipated to retain a 40.8 percent market share

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19 September 202214 September 2022

New CEO for Novamont’s Biobag Subsidiary

Patrik Fogelström has worked in several senior management positions with both start-up and multinational companies (including Tetra Pak)

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18 July 202213 July 2022

European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson

The new supporting Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) will be headed by Barot and establish a clear and reliable political environment for bioplastics

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5 May 20224 May 2022

Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economy

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute

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4 May 20224 May 2022

Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information here

List of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched

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6 April 202231 March 2022

Versalis and Novamont strengthen green chemistry partnership

Joint aim is to enhance the company’s technology and production assets in order to fully develop its products, also by focusing on growth in the previously referenced markets

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21 March 202215 March 2022

International Women’s Day. We celebrate all the women who are making the bioeconomy happen

The current global labour force participation rate for women is close to 46% (for men it is 71%), according to the International Labour Organisation

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17 February 202211 February 2022

LANXESS and Matrìca team up to produce sustainable preservatives from renewable raw materials

Matrìca plant at Porto Torres will supply LANXESS with bio-based raw materials from vegetable oils which LANXESS will use to broaden its Preventol range

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LANXESS und Matrìca kooperieren bei Herstellung von Konservierungsmitteln aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Matrìca will LANXESS mit biobasierten Rohstoffen aus pflanzlichen Ölen beliefern, damit LANXESS sein bewährtes Preventol-Sortiment um eine neue Serie von industriellen Konservierungsmitteln erweitern kann