Corden Biochem to restart Clariant’s former ethanol facility in Romania

In Romania, Romania Insider reports Corden Biochem has plans to invest 10s of millions of euros in Clariant’s former ethanol facility in Podari, Dolj County. The plan is to start up production with existing equipment to produce first generation ethanol from molasses or starch and will then transition it to produce diverse products over time. Clariant mothballed the facility in December 2023 when it realized significant upgrades would be required even though the plant only came online the year prior.