Abstract Industrial Bacillus strains face overlapping stresses—heat, pH, oxidative, osmotic, and toxic metabolites—during large-scale fermentation. Traditional single-stress approaches are insufficient for robustness.… Full text: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167779926000491 Source Science Direct, 2026-03-10. Supplier Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) National Natural Science Foundation of China Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Das chemische (rohstoffliche) Recycling ist eine entscheidende Ergänzung zum mechanischen Verfahren, um eine umfassende Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoffe zu realisieren. Es… Full text: https://www.k-zeitung.de/ticker-news-chemisches-recycling-kunststoffe-technologien-prozesse-verfahren Author Dominik Bechlarz Source K-Zeitung, 2026-03-13. Supplier Aduro Biopolymers Aduro Clean Technologies, Inc. Agilyx Allianz Zukunft Reifen (Azur) Borealis Polyolefine AG Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) Bundesministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) CARBIOS Clariant International AG Covestro AG Deutsche Bundesregierung Eni S.p.A. ENTEX Rust & Mitschke GmbH Epoch BioDesign Farrel Pomini Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik (UMSICHT) GreenDot Group Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. LyondellBasell Industries Mazda Motor Corporation PA6.6 Invista Radical Dot Süddeutsches Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) SynPet Technologies: Port of Antwerp Circular Hub Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc. Universität Duisburg-Essen Wacker Chemie AG WankaiPET Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (wdk) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© Viridi Zschimmer & Schwarz, a global supplier of chemical specialties and auxiliaries, and Viridi, a deep-tech start-up focused on carbon dioxide utilisation, have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the scale-up and market adoption of Viridi’s proprietary technology for the production of sustainable surfactants, used for example in the formulation of cleaning agents. Viridi’s technology enables the use of captured carbon dioxide as a renewable carbon source in chemical manufacturing. Following extensive trials conducted by Zschimmer & Schwarz, multiple potential applications and use cases were identified. By further adopting the Viridi technology, Zschimmer & Schwarz aims to enhance both product sustainability and production efficiency. “This agreement represents a big milestone in our mission to help the chemical manufacturing industry, and ultimately, society to recycle CO2 and eventually defossilise. We are delighted to share this journey with Zschimmer & Schwarz, a company with such a pioneering mindset,” says Dr. Daniel Stewart, CEO of Viridi. Dr. Matthias Hofmann, Director of Global R&D of Zschimmer & Schwarz, adds: “Our partnership with Viridi, a highly innovative start-up, strengthens our commitment to provide sustainable and biodegradable solutions for the future. We are excited to jointly explore opportunities for the next generation of surfactants.” About Viridi Viridi (trading under “ViridiCO2”) is a UK-based company built by scientists, engineers, and industry leaders who combine visionary thinking with real-world experience. We understand how manufacturing works — its challenges, pressures, and need for practical solutions — and we pair that insight with scientific breakthroughs to deliver technologies that work not just in the lab, but at industrial scale. This blend of innovation and pragmatism allows us to ensure our solutions are credible, scalable, and ready for industry. Source Viridi, press release, 2026-02-12. Supplier ViridiCO2 Zschimmer & Schwarz Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (“AWBA”, “Alliance”) today launched as a global industry platform uniting organizations to expand the use of woody biomass as a versatile, renewable carbon solution sourced from working forests. ‍The Alliance brings together stakeholders across a wide range of industries to strengthen collaboration, advance supportive policy frameworks, and catalyze investment that accelerates the development and deployment of woody biomass applications worldwide. ‍As demand for energy, fuels, and industrial goods continues to rise alongside emissions-reduction commitments, woody biomass is emerging as an abundant, responsibly sourced, and scalable resource. Its expanding role across power, advanced fuels, industrial processing, and carbon removal is driving convergence among historically distinct sectors and underscores the need for coordinated representation of the full woody biomass ecosystem. “The launch of AWBA represents how woody biomass applications are evolving,” said Darrell Smith, Executive Director of AWBA. “Companies across diverse industries are mobilizing around a common opportunity to deliver renewable carbon solutions that support our working forests. AWBA was created to bring these communities together – to foster alignment, strengthen market confidence, and ensure the full sector is represented as these markets mature.” AWBA builds on the foundation of the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) which advanced markets for responsibly sourced wood pellets and helped establish a global supply chain. Today the industry mobilizes about $2 billion in woody biomass annually to customers across multiple continents. AWBA carries forward the institutional experience gained through more than a decade of global market and policy engagement while positioning the Alliance for this next phase of growth. “The formation of AWBA reflects both the progress made by the woody biomass sector and the opportunities ahead,” said Tom Reilley, Chairman of the Board. “By bringing together participants across the value chain, the Alliance strengthens the sector’s ability to engage constructively with policymakers, partners, and markets as woody biomass continues to play an expanding role in the renewable carbon economy.” About the advanced woody biomass alliance The Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) is a trade association representing organizations involved in the sustainable production and use of woody biomass as a renewable carbon resource. The Alliance brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance markets rooted in working forests. www.woodybiomass.org Source Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance, press release, 2026-03-09. Supplier Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance (AWBA) US Industrial Pellet Association Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© Grand Forks CURA Climate Inc. (CURA), a Canadian climate‑tech company developing electrochemical solutions to decarbonize cement production, today announced a strategic partnership with Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. (GFC), a leading precast concrete manufacturer in Western Canada. The partnership includes a formal agreement to jointly deploy both a pilot‑scale demonstration plant and a first‑of‑kind commercial facility to convert agricultural spent lime into low‑carbon cement and agricultural co‑products. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), CURA and GFC will execute a three‑phase program–feasibility assessment, pilot demonstration, and commercial deployment–to demonstrate how spent lime from agricultural processing can be upgraded into low‑carbon cement and nutrient‑rich agricultural inputs. The partnership represents a major step toward closing material loops across construction, agriculture, and carbon management. “Agricultural spent lime has long been treated as a liability,” said Erin Bobicki, CEO of CURA. “Together with Grand Forks Concrete, we’re building the first pilot and commercial facilities capable of producing low‑carbon ordinary Portland cement through electrochemistry – something that simply doesn’t exist anywhere today. It’s transformational for the circular economy and for the future of low‑carbon cement production.” The collaboration aims to create the world’s first commercial platform capable of producing low-carbon cement and agricultural products from legacy industrial materials. Turning Waste into Value CURA’s patent-pending electrochemical process upgrades spent lime waste into low-carbon cement and agricultural products by selectively extracting high-value components and removing impurities. CURA’s technology uses electricity and water—rather than heat and fuel—to process materials. This approach not only partially electrifies the process of making cement, but enables an economically viable option to manage the CO2 emissions from cement manufacture. The success of the pilot demonstration will unlock the path to the first commercial electrochemical cement plant—an industry‑defining facility capable of producing low‑carbon ordinary Portland cement at scale. The pilot will validate the technical, operational, and economic data required for commercial deployment, demonstrating that deep decarbonization of cement is both practical and cost‑competitive today. As demand for low‑carbon building materials accelerates across Canada, the commercial facility will provide the first broadly applicable, low‑carbon cement solution that integrates seamlessly into existing construction supply chains. For Grand Forks Concrete, the partnership provides a pathway to locally sourced, low-carbon cement that integrates seamlessly into existing precast manufacturing operations, without requiring changes to downstream concrete production. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said David Torrie, President of Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. “By working with CURA to build both a pilot plant and a commercial facility, we’re strengthening our supply chain and advancing a true circular economy—turning spent lime into high‑value cement and agricultural feedstocks that support a more resilient industrial system.” Phased Pathway to Commercial Deployment The partnership is structured across three phases: Phase 1 – Characterization and Feasibility: Laboratory and bench-scale testing to validate material performance, emissions reductions, and economic potential. Phase 2 – Pilot Demonstration and Product Qualification: A cost-shared pilot facility producing low-carbon cement and agricultural co-products for real-world testing and early revenue generation. Phase 3 – Commercial Deployment: Formation of a joint venture to design and operate a first-of-kind commercial facility converting spent lime into low-carbon construction materials and agricultural inputs at scale. Building a Circular Future for Construction and Agriculture Beyond emissions reductions, the CURA–GFC partnership demonstrates how climate technology can unlock new circular-economy pathways—connecting construction materials, agricultural productivity, and carbon management into a single integrated system. “This is about more than cleaner cement,” added Bobicki. “It’s about redesigning industrial systems so yesterday’s waste becomes today’s feedstock—supporting farmers, builders, and communities at the same time.” About Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. is a Western Canada–based precast concrete manufacturer serving infrastructure, commercial, and agricultural markets. GFC is recognized for its focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability in concrete manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.grandforksconcrete.com/ About CURA CURA is a Canadian climatetech company developing electrochemical solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from cement production. Its CURALYTETM-powered electrolyzer cuts emissions by up to 85% while lowering energy use and cost. Designed as a retrofit-ready solution, CURA’s technology integrates with existing feedstocks, infrastructure, and operations. The company’s founders are seasoned climatetech leaders, with experience in scaling technologies to reduce the CO2 emissions of industrial operations. CURA works with partners globally to accelerate the decarbonization of the cement industry. Learn more at curaclimate.com. Source CURA, press release, 2026-03-10. 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The BEAM Circular Accelerator in partnership with gener8tor today announced the five biotechnology startups selected for the program’s second cohort of companies. Chosen from 200 applications, the cohort represents the breadth and quality of the next wave of innovation in biomanufacturing, waste transformation, and circular solutions in agriculture and natural resources. The 12-week hybrid accelerator program supports early to mid-stage companies advancing the circular bioeconomy in California’s agricultural heartland, the North San Joaquin Valley. Selected startups receive $100,000 in total support from BEAM Circular, including grants and incentive funding for future utilization of the CA Bioeconomy Innovation Campus. Participants also benefit from gener8tor’s world-class concierge accelerator program, connections to 100+ mentors and investors from the bioeconomy and venture capital industry, and access to leading bioeconomy companies, academic and science institutions. The 2026 program is sponsored by the Almond Board of California and the State of California through the CA Jobs First initiative. Karen Warner, CEO of BEAM Circular, said, “Building on the success of our inaugural cohort, this second class of startups reflects the accelerating interest from entrepreneurs who see the enormous potential of California’s agricultural heartland. We’re proud to support these founders as they advance solutions that create value for both communities and the planet.” “The quality and volume of applications for this second cohort exceeded our expectations and confirms the growing momentum behind the circular bioeconomy,” said Darko Mandich, Managing Director of the BEAM Circular Accelerator. “These five companies represent exactly the kind of innovation the San Joaquin Valley needs—founders turning agricultural waste and underutilized feedstocks into high-value products that can scale globally while creating economic opportunity locally.” The program kicked off this week in Modesto, CA and will culminate in a public showcase event at BEAM Circular’s BioCatalyst 2026 on May 21st in Lodi, CA, where founders will pitch to an exclusive audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. For more information and to register to attend Biocatalyst 2026, please visit beamcircular.org/biocatalyst. 2026 BEAM Circular Accelerator Companies Fermeate — Fermeate harnesses cutting-edge optogenetics and light-controlled gene circuits to revolutionize microbial biomanufacturing. Light-controlled gene circuits open a new era in biomanufacturing. With software-like level of control and fast on/off switching, Fermeate enables biology to live up to the ideal of “programmability”. Fermeate’s technology is an add-on to existing fermentation infrastructure and can be integrated into already-commercially deployed microbes, enabling up to 3x higher productivity across the production of proteins, food and nutritional ingredients, industrial chemicals, and fuels. Fermeate is actively partnering with multinational companies to deploy its light-based fermentation technology, delivering improved process economics without requiring new tanks or major facility retrofits. Krokos Bio — Krokos Bio pioneers a biotech platform for producing high-value botanical ingredients using plant cell culture and underutilized agricultural side streams. By growing real plant cells in controlled bioreactors, Krokos Bio delivers consistent, year-round production with full-spectrum bioactivity, independent of seasonal harvests or climate conditions. Starting with saffron, Krokos Bio targets botanicals that are expensive, low-yield, and exposed to climate and geopolitical risk, offering a scalable approach to supply chain volatility in the global botanical ingredients market. Ruby Bio — Ruby Bio uses naturally occurring yeast to convert low-cost and upcycled feedstocks into high-value, biodegradable, and non-toxic ingredients and chemicals. Its proprietary biosynthesis platform operates as a flexible biorefinery, leveraging a single fermentation process fueled by a range of possible feedstocks to manufacture multiple downstream products at cost parity with mainstream synthetic alternatives. The platform runs on conventional corn sugar and sugarcane, and is also compatible with a broad range of upcycled sidestreams, including agricultural residues, crude glycerol, and dairy waste streams. Ruby Bio’s product portfolio spans surfactants, food emulsifiers, drop-in oleochemical replacements, polyol sweeteners, and polymer performance additives, serving consumer care, food, and industrial markets. Supercarb — Supercarb produces plastic-free performance fibers from upcycled biomass that are inherently flame-retardant, anti-odor, and fast-drying—eliminating the need for toxic finishing chemicals like PFAS, silver, and phosphorus. By embedding performance at the fiber level, Supercarb helps brands avoid costly chemical treatments and wastewater processing, unlocking up to $13B in savings. The technology leverages abundant waste feedstocks, including seaweed and agricultural peel waste, positioning Supercarb to scale sustainably across the textile market. Tastee Tape — Tastee Tape develops a biodegradable, food-safe, and cost-competitive flexible packaging film that enables food CPG brands to eliminate PFAS and comply with rapidly evolving sustainability regulations. Its patent-pending technology delivers equivalent performance at up to 4x lower cost than alternative bioplastics, removing a key barrier to adoption. The company has gained strong market validation with national exposure including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, CNN, NBC, and TIME’s Best Inventions, signaling broad commercial and consumer interest. About BEAM Circular BEAM Circular is a nonprofit organization that serves as a hub for circular bioeconomy innovation, workforce development, and industry growth in California’s agricultural heartland. BEAM Circular works with multi-sector partners across the Central Valley and beyond to develop bio-based solutions that transform waste into valuable products while creating local economic opportunities and addressing environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.beamcircular.org. About gener8tor gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities, and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,100 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 11,000 people. Source gener8tor, press release, 2026-03-11. Supplier BEAM CIRCULAR - BioCircular Valley Fermeate gener8tor Krokos Bio Ruby Bio Supercarb Tastee Tape Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a flagship initiative funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. The four-year project has €27 million in funding and brings together 17 partners across the value chain. Its goal is to demonstrate a first-of-its-kind industrial biorefinery that converts organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). Within the project, Emirates Biotech will manage the polymerisation of lactic acid derived from food waste. The company will produce high-purity PLA, which will be supplied to other consortium partners for evaluation and application development. The project also aims to produce different PLA grades for end-use markets such as automotive, cosmetics and food packaging. It will demonstrate how lactic acid and PLA can be produced from food waste within a waste management facility, helping reduce the overall carbon footprint of materials production. “Proving that we can derive high-performance biopolymers directly from food waste is a major step forward for the industry,” said François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech. “Demand for sustainable materials is growing quickly in sectors like automotive and cosmetics. Our role in the CIRCLE project is to convert polymer-grade lactic acid produced by our partners into commercial-grade PLA that meets those standards and can be used in existing manufacturing processes.” The CIRCLE project brings together partners across the full value chain, including waste management companies, chemical technology providers and global consumer brands. The consortium is coordinated by TripleW and includes partners such as Volkswagen, FrieslandCampina, Davines, Sulzer and Sulapac. https://circle-flagship.eu/consortium/ The consortium has already reached an important milestone; in September 2025, the world’s first lab-scale PLA made entirely from food waste was made. Emirates Biotech’s participation will help move this breakthrough toward industrial-scale production and commercial applications, aligning with the scheduled commissioning of the company’s 80ktpa PLA plant in 2028. For Emirates Biotech, this is the kind of innovation that underpins their long-term vision: making sustainable materials the obvious commercial choice, not a compromise. Figure 1: CIRCLE Consortium project objectives. © CIRCLE “This CIRCLE project is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking and its members. Funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101157359. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CBE JU. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.” About Emirates Biotech Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional plastics. Based in UAE, we are the leading company in the Middle East marketing and manufacturing high-quality PLA biopolymers. Our PLA biopolymers are renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and directly relevant to the goals of a circular economy. Emirates Biotech is strategically positioned to capitalize on the rapidly growing markets for sustainable products. We supply PLA biopolymers, and we provide expertise in application development, recycling and sustainable end of life solutions. Together, we are helping to accelerate the transition to a circular, biobased society, making our planet a better place for future generations. Emirates Biotech is a Global Biopolymers Industries company. About PLA biopolymers PLA (PolyLactic Acid) biopolymers are derived from plants that absorb CO2 from our atmosphere, making them a sustainable and biobased alternative to traditional plastics. PLA biopolymers are used in a wide range of applications, such as consumer goods, appliances, packaging, food service ware, and 3D printing. They can be recycled like any other polymer or broken down naturally, helping to cut down on plastic pollution. Material innovation is driving the adoption of PLA in an expanding array of applications, meeting increasingly rigorous requirements. By replacing conventional plastics with PLA biopolymers, we can significantly lower our environmental impact and foster a greener economy. Source Emirates Biotech, press release, 2026-03-12. Supplier Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Davines Emirates Biotech FrieslandCampina Sulapac Ltd. Sulzer Chemtech Ltd. TripleW Volkswagen AG Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team led by Profs. BAO Xinhe, GAO Dunfeng, and ZHANG Guohui from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with Prof. WANG Guoxiong from Fudan University, achieved efficient bicarbonate-mediated integrated carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and electrolysis to CO through an ionomer-driven reaction microenvironment control strategy. Traditional CO2 capture and conversion routes from industrial flue gas typically follow a “capture-release-compression-electrolysis” tandem pathway. The bicarbonate-mediated integrated CO2 capture-electrolysis route, as an emerging reactive carbon capture technology, couples upstream CO2 capture with subsequent electrocatalytic conversion, reducing the energy consumption associated with obtaining high-purity CO2 feedstock. The electrolysis of bicarbonate capture liquids is a crucial step in the bicarbonate-mediated integrated CO2 capture-electrolysis route. However, this step suffers from insufficient current density (low reaction rate) and high cell voltage (low energy efficiency) . Ionomer-driven reaction microenvironment control in bicarbonate-mediated integrated CO 2 capture and electrolysis © RONG Youwen In this study, the researchers manipulated the reaction microenvironments by introducing ionomers into cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc) electrodes, improving the performance of bicarbonate electrolysis. In a cation exchange membrane-based zero-gap electrolyzer, the CoPc electrode modified with a Nafion ionomer exhibited a high CO Faradaic efficiency of 93% at an applied current density of 300 mA cm−2 and a CO partial current density of 410 mA cm−2 at a low cell voltage of 3.09 V. Electrode structure characterization and finite element simulation results demostrated that the proton conductivity of the Nafion ionomer increased the local concentration of in situ generated CO2 (i-CO2) in the proximity of the CoPc catalyst, resulting in improved CO formation. Furthermore, the researchers demonstrated a closed-loop CO2 capture and electrolysis cycle at the device level using the Nafion-incorporated CoPc electrode and a simulated flue gas. “Our study shows the potential of the reaction microenvironment control strategy for improving bicarbonate electrolysis performance and advancing reactive carbon capture technology,” said Prof. GAO. Source Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, press release, 2026-01-13. Supplier Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) Fudan University Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© Clariant Clariant’s HDMax™ catalyst successfully achieves complete conversion of plastic waste-derived pyoil to cracker-grade feedstock at pilot facility in collaboration with Borealis, meeting all quality specifications in a key test Proven collaboration model combining Clariant’s specialty catalyst expertise, Borealis’ polyolefin production knowledge, and SINTEF’s research capabilities demonstrates viable closed-loop pathway for converting plastic waste back into high-quality virgin polyolefin feedstock Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant’s pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry. Breakthrough in Plastic Waste Recycling The collaboration centered on upgrading pyoil derived from plastic waste to steam cracker-compatible feedstock that fully meets cracker-grade quality specifications. Using Clariant’s proprietary HDMax catalysts, the pilot-scale testing conducted at SINTEF’s research facility in Norway delivered excellent results, successfully transforming plastic waste-derived pyoil into high-quality feedstock suitable for virgin polyolefin production. The HDMax catalyst achieved full conversion across all critical parameters: complete saturation of dienes without gum formation — a crucial requirement for downstream processing — along with complete conversion of contaminants like oxygenates, nitrogenates, and halogenides. All product quality specifications were met, validating the technology’s readiness for industrial application. “This successful collaboration proves that closed-loop plastic recycling can work effectively on an industrial scale,” said Gene Mueller, VP and Head of Ethylene at Clariant Catalysts. “Our HDMax catalyst technology enables plastic waste to be converted back into feedstock that meets the stringent quality requirements of steam crackers, creating a true circular pathway for plastics.” Industry-Leading Efficiency Through Single-Step Processing A key differentiator of Clariant’s HDMax technology is its ability to achieve all required specifications in a single multi-layer hydrotreating reactor, compared to alternative technologies that require three to four reactors. This streamlined process significantly reduces capital investment, operational complexity, and energy consumption. Additionally, the technology enables subsequent hydrocracking to produce naphtha-like hydrocarbon fractions, further enhancing process efficiency and product flexibility. The three-party partnership leveraged the unique strengths of each organization: Clariant provided a tailored catalyst design and commercial samples of its specialized catalysts: HDMax catalyst for pyoil upgrading and HYDEX™ for hydrocracking. Borealis defined the required target quality of the pyoil and contributed industry expertise as a leading European polyolefin producer offering chemically recycled polyolefin solutions under the Borcycle™ C portfolio. SINTEF conducted comprehensive pilot-scale testing and validation at their state-of-the-art research facility in Norway Advancing the Circular Economy The successful demonstration validates a proven pathway for reintegrating recycled plastic-derived materials into industrial production of high-quality materials. By converting plastic waste back into high-quality feedstock, this technology supports the transition to a more circular economy where plastic materials can be recycled without compromising on quality. This pilot-scale validation demonstrates how strategic collaboration accelerates innovative circular plastics solutions. The partners’ combined expertise in specialty chemicals, research capabilities, and industrial production knowledge has created a foundation for further development and potential commercial implementation. Learn more about Clariant Catalysts plastic recycling solutions. Learn more about Clariant’s catalytic innovations for the energy transition. HDMax™ and HYDEX™ are trademarks of CLARIANT. Borcycle™ is a trademark of Borealis. Source Clariant, press release, 2026-03-12. Supplier Borealis Polyolefine AG Clariant International AG SINTEF Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© European Commission Heute hat die Europäische Kommission einen Legislativvorschlag angenommen, um die Nachfrage nach CO2-armen in Europa hergestellten Technologien und Produkten zu steigern. Der Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie bedeutet einen Schub für das verarbeitende Gewerbe, Wachstum für Unternehmen und mehr Arbeitsplätze in der EU. Gleichzeitig wird damit die Einführung saubererer und zukunftsfähiger Technologien in der Industrie unterstützt. Mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie werden die Empfehlungen des Draghi-Berichts umgesetzt: So werden gezielte und verhältnismäßige „Made in Europe“-Anforderungen bzw. Anforderungen an die Klimafreundlichkeit bei der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge und in öffentlichen Förderregelungen eingeführt. Diese Anforderungen werden in ausgewählten strategischen Sektoren gelten, insbesondere für die Bereiche Stahl, Zement, Aluminium, Automobile und Netto-Null-Technologien. Damit entsteht ein Rahmen, der sich bei Bedarf auf weitere energieintensive Sektoren wie Chemikalien ausweiten lässt. Europas Produktionskapazitäten werden dadurch gestärkt und die Nachfrage nach in Europa hergestellten sauberen Technologien und Produkten wird steigen. Der Rechtsakt verpflichtet die Mitgliedstaaten, ein einheitliches digitales Genehmigungsverfahren einzurichten, das darauf ausgelegt ist, Fertigungsprojekte zu beschleunigen und zu vereinfachen. Der Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie zielt darauf ab, die Wertschöpfung in der EU zu steigern und unsere industrielle Basis zu stärken, insbesondere angesichts des zunehmenden unlauteren globalen Wettbewerbs und der immer größeren Abhängigkeit von Lieferanten aus Drittländern in strategischen Sektoren. Es handelt sich daher um eine langfristige Strategie für Wirtschaftswachstum, Wohlstand und Sicherheit. Im Jahr 2024 machte das verarbeitende Gewerbe 14,3% des BIP der EU aus, worauf seine entscheidende Bedeutung für die wirtschaftliche Widerstandsfähigkeit, den Innovationszyklus und das soziale Gefüge Europas beruht. In dem Rechtsakt ist das Ziel verankert, den Anteil des verarbeitenden Gewerbes am BIP der EU bis 2035 auf 20% zu erhöhen. Gleichzeitig ist die EU nach wie vor einer der offensten Märkte der Welt und bekennt sich zu dieser Offenheit, um sie als wichtige Quelle wirtschaftlicher Stärke und Widerstandsfähigkeit aufrechtzuerhalten. Mit dem Vorschlag wird die Gegenseitigkeit bei der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge in größerem Ausmaß gefördert: Länder, die EU-Unternehmen Zugang zu ihren Märkten gewähren, kommen in den Genuss der Gleichbehandlung, wie im Draghi-Bericht empfohlen. Wenn zwischen Partnern und der Union ein Übereinkommen zur Schaffung einer Freihandelszone oder einer Zollunion besteht oder die Partner Vertragsparteien des Übereinkommens über das öffentliche Beschaffungswesen sind und einschlägige Verpflichtungen der Union Teil des jeweiligen Übereinkommens sind, sollen ihre Waren gleich behandelt werden wie Waren mit Ursprung in der Union. Bei anderen öffentlichen Interventionen, insbesondere öffentlichen Regelungen und Auktionen, kann sich der Geltungsbereich des Rechtsakts zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie auf Partner erstrecken, wenn sie ein Freihandelsabkommen oder eine Zollunion mit der EU geschlossen haben. Die Offenheit für ausländische Direktinvestitionen bleibt mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie bestehen; für größere Investitionen von über 100 Mio. EUR in strategischen Sektoren werden damit Bedingungen für den Fall festgelegt, dass ein einziges Drittland über mehr als 40% der weltweiten Produktionskapazitäten verfügt. Solche Investitionen müssen hochwertige Arbeitsplätze schaffen, Innovation und Wachstum fördern und realen Wert in der EU erzeugen, und zwar durch Technologie- und Wissenstransfer und im Einklang mit Local-Content-Vorschriften. Bei diesen Investitionen muss zudem gewährleistet werden, dass mindestens 50% der damit verbundenen Beschäftigung in Europa erfolgt, und neben Investoren auch Unternehmen und Menschen vom Zugang zum Binnenmarkt profitieren. Auf diese Weise stärkt der Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie die wirtschaftliche Sicherheit der EU und die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Lieferketten. Mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie kommen die Stärken des Binnenmarkts zur Geltung: Unterstützung von Leitmärkten für „Made in EU“- und CO2-arme Produkte Mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie werden das Prinzip „Made in EU“ und die Bevorzugung CO2-armer Lösungen bei der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge und bei öffentlichen Förderprogrammen eingeführt, um die Nachfrage nach europäischen Industrieprodukten von Zement und Aluminium bis hin zu Netto-Null-Technologien wie Batterien, Solarenergie, Windkraft, Wärmepumpen und Kernenergie zu steigern. In Bezug auf Stahl sind in dem Gesetz Vorschläge zur Bevorzugung spezifischer CO2-armer Lösungen enthalten, um eine Marktnachfrage zu schaffen. Diese Maßnahme wird Gewissheit und Planbarkeit für Investoren schaffen und so die Innovation fördern und sauberen Stahl zu einem integralen Bestandteil der industriellen Zukunft der EU machen. Der strategische Einsatz öffentlicher Mittel begünstigt Investitionen in der EU zusätzlich, was wiederum den Zugang zu klimafreundlichen Produkten verbessert und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit aufrecht erhält. Wert für die EU durch ausländische Direktinvestitionen Die EU bleibt eines der attraktivsten Ziele für ausländische Direktinvestitionen (ADI) mit fast einem Viertel der weltweiten ADI im Jahr 2024. ADI sollen die Lieferketten der EU stärken, den Technologietransfer fördern und zu hochwertigen Arbeitsplätzen beitragen, deshalb werden mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie Bedingungen für Investitionen von über 100 Mio. EUR in entstehenden Sektoren wie Batterien, Elektrofahrzeuge, Photovoltaik und kritische Rohstoffe eingeführt. Genehmigungsverfahren vereinfachen Im Rahmen der Vereinfachungsagenda der Kommission werden mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie die Genehmigungsverfahren für Industrieprojekte gestrafft und digitalisiert. Dazu gehören die Einführung einer zentralen digitalen Anlaufstelle mit klaren Fristen sowie der Grundsatz der stillschweigenden Genehmigung auf den Etappen des Genehmigungsverfahrens für energieintensive Projekte zur Dekarbonisierung. Ein Schub für nachhaltige Fertigung Mit dem Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie werden Beschleunigungsgebiete für die Dekarbonisierung eingeführt, die Industriesymbiosen ermöglichen und dazu anregen sollen, Projektcluster für saubere Fertigung einzurichten. Solche Cluster werden Investitionen in unabdingbare Energieinfrastrukturen erleichtern und gebietsweite Genehmigungen fördern. Bei Projekten in diesen Gebieten werden zusammen mit Investoren Profile erstellt und die Entwicklung der erforderlichen Kompetenzen unterstützt. Nächste Schritte Bevor die vorgeschlagene Verordnung erlassen wird und in Kraft tritt, wird sie vom Europäischen Parlament und vom Rat der Europäischen Union erörtert. Hintergrund Bei dieser Initiative handelt es sich um einen Vorschlag für eine Verordnung. Sie wurde im Deal für eine saubere Industrie und in der gemeinsamen Mitteilung über die Stärkung der wirtschaftlichen Sicherheit der EU angekündigt. Mit ihr werden zudem die Empfehlungen aus dem Draghi-Bericht umgesetzt, indem durch die Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge und Förderprogramme in der EU eine Nachfrage nach sauberen und in der EU hergestellten Produkten und Schlüsseltechnologien geschaffen wird. Weitere Informationen Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung der Industrie Fragen und Antworten Informationsblatt Zitat Heute vollziehen wir einen wichtigen Schritt bei der Erneuerung der europäischen Wirtschaftsstrategie, damit die Union im 21. Jahrhundert bestehen kann, und folgen so dem Draghi-Bericht. Angesichts beispielloser globaler Unsicherheit und unlauteren Wettbewerbs kann die europäische Industrie darauf zählen, dass die Bestimmungen dieses Rechtsakts die Nachfrage stärken und widerstandsfähige Lieferketten in strategischen Sektoren gewährleisten werden. Durch diesen Rechtsakt werden Arbeitsplätze entstehen, da Steuergelder der europäischen Produktion zugutekommen, unsere Abhängigkeiten abgebaut und unsere wirtschaftliche Sicherheit und Souveränität gestärkt werden. – Stéphane Séjourné, Exekutiv-Vizepräsident für Wohlstand und Industriestrategie. Source Europäische Kommission, Pressemitteilung, 2026-03-04. 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