In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V. recently announced the spin‑out of its electrochemical platform, previously known as Volta Technology, into a new, independent company named Carbeau, with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026. Carbeau is backed by a strong investor consortium comprising GKT, Invest‑NL, Al Baleed Petrochemical and NOM, alongside Avantium. Volta Technology is an electrochemical […]
In Amsterdam, biobased chemicals maker Avantium N.V. has spun out its electrochemical platform, previously known as Volta Technology, into a new, independent company named Carbeau, with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026. Volta Technology is an electrochemical platform that converts CO₂ into high-performing chemicals using electricity. Carbeau is backed by a strong investor consortium comprising […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V has updated the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its plant‑based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate), branded as releaf®. The LCA shows that releaf® can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 88% in 500 mL beverage bottle applications, compared to conventional PET under representative European conditions. At resin level, emissions can […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium now expects startup of its furan dicarboxylic acid plant at Delfzijl to be complete by the middle of the year, with fulfillment of offtake agreements beginning in the latter half of the year. FDCA is a biobased precursor for the bioplastic polyethylene furanoate. The updated timeline is roughly a year behind […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V. has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging. Through this collaboration, Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, from licensed plants using Avantium’s proprietary YXY® Technology for the production of […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Tereos, a global leader in sugar, starch, alcohol and bioethanol production, and with LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury. Together, the parties will establish a strategic collaboration to accelerate the […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V has secured €10 million senior debt financing, provided by Dutch government-backed investment fund Invest-NL, to meet short-term liquidity requirements. This short-term debt is expected to be repaid through the proceeds from a future planned equity raise. This financing follows the €10 million package secured in June 2025 from the Province […]
In Amsterdam, renewable polymer producer Avantium has secured a €10-million financing to address its short-term liquidity needs. The transaction includes access to the second tranche of €4 million under the €9.9-million subordinated loan from the Province of Groningen, as well as a €6-million drawdown from the €20.1 million increase of the senior debt financing facilities […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium has been awarded a €200,000 grant by the EU Horizon Europe program to participate in the CERISEA consortium for the large-scale production of the biobased chemical 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. The consortium, which consists of 12 European partners and is led by Michelin Engineered Polymers, aims to construct and operate an HMF flagship plant […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V., a specialist in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA to explore the use of Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF – branded as releaf – in rigid containers for various products, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home, and personal care. Additionally, Amcor […]
