nova-Institute launches Renewable Feedstock Department
In Germany, the nova-Institute has established a new Renewable Feedstock Department to lay the groundwork for industrial defossilisation. This strategic expansion is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities involved in sustainably sourcing renewable carbon for the chemical and materials industries.
Renewable Feedstock department will offer comprehensive services covering the entire value chain, including:
· Feedstock Supply & Analysis: Assessing the global and regional availability of all renewable carbon streams to build a robust foundation for the industry. This includes detailed potential analyses of biomass (sugar crops, starch crops, plant oils, lignocellulose, organic waste), CO₂ sources (biogenic and fossil point sources, Direct Air Capture), and recycled carbon (plastic waste, biogenic waste, municipal solid waste).
· Market and system transformation: Conducting Material & Carbon Flow Analysis (MFA) to map the carbon economy, alongside market and cost analysis for renewable feedstocks and derived chemicals. A key service are feedstock transition & transformation pathways from specific feedstocks to key chemicals and polymers, supported by technology and innovation scouting for emerging conversion processes.
· Strategic advisory services for supply chain resilience: Providing actionable insights on feedstock demand & competition, strategic sourcing, and comprehensive carbon footprint and sustainability assessments for feedstocks.To complete the holistic picture, additional support in regards to policy & regulatory impact analysis and guidance on certification of feedstocks to navigate the evolving legislative landscape.
Category: Fuels
