© BlueAlp Innovations BV BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals have been awarded a €1.5 million grant from the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) through the JTF Rijnmond program to support the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of their planned large-scale chemical recycling plant in the Rotterdam region. The FEED study will cover technical feasibility, detailed engineering, logistics, site implementation, terminal integration, permitting and financing. As Europe’s largest tank storage operator for pyrolysis oil, LBC provides direct access to critical infrastructure within the Port of Rotterdam. Co-locating BlueAlp’s chemical recycling process plant at LBC’s existing terminal site is expected to create significant synergies, including heat integration and transport optimization, further reducing CO₂ emissions and strengthening project economics. The EU Just Transition Fund supports regions in accelerating the transition toward climate neutrality by fostering sustainable industrial development, innovation and investment, in line with EU Cohesion Policy. Valentijn de Neve, CEO of BlueAlp, says, “I am very proud of our collaboration with LBC Tank Terminals. Together, we are developing a highly competitive project that represents a step change in both economics and environmental footprint, driven by the benefits of integration. The support from the Just Transition Fund Rijnmond enables us to advance this project in response to Europe’s growing regulatory demand.” Radboud Godron, Group Business Development Director New Energies of LBC Tank Terminals, adds, “We are pleased to support BlueAlp in advancing this important project and welcome the recognition from the Just Transition Fund Rijnmond. This collaboration reflects LBC’s commitment to enabling circular solutions by leveraging our existing infrastructure and capabilities. By integrating BlueAlp’s chemical recycling technology within our Rotterdam terminal site, we are taking a concrete step toward scaling sustainable value chains and contributing to Europe’s transition toward a low-carbon and circular economy.” Source Bluealp, press release, 2026-06-16. Supplier BlueAlp Holding BV European Commission European Union LBC Tank Terminals Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Covestro hat Bio4PURConti gestartet, mit dem Ziel, den ersten kontinuierlichen Produktionsprozess für bio-basiertes Anilin zu entwickeln. © Covestro AG Bio4PURConti ist ein wegweisendes EU-gefördertes Projekt mit dem Ziel, den weltweit ersten kontinuierlichen Produktionsprozess für bio-basiertes Anilin zu entwickeln Das Projekt zielt ab auf die Herstellung von bio-basiertem Anilin im halbindustriellen Maßstab mit geringerem CO₂-Fußabdruck – als Drop-in-Ersatz für konventionelles Anilin Covestro koordiniert ein Konsortium mit 10 Partnern aus 7 Ländern mit Pilotanlagen in Gent und Leverkusen Covestro hat Bio4PURConti (Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry) gestartet und übernimmt die Rolle des Projektkoordinators der wegweisenden EU-geförderten Initiative. Ziel des Projekts ist die Entwicklung des weltweit ersten kontinuierlichen Produktionsprozesses für bio-basiertes Anilin. Anilin ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff für die Kunststoff- und Chemieindustrie – insbesondere für MDI (Methylendiphenyldiisocyanat), einem zentralen Baustein für Polyurethane. Die Anilinproduktion auf Basis fossiler Rohstoffe verursacht weltweit jährlich etwa rund 20 Millionen Tonnen CO₂-Emissionen. Um den CO₂-Fußabdruck der Anilinproduktion gezielt zu reduzieren, setzt Covestro im bio-basierten Prozess einen maßgeschneiderten Mikroorganismus ein, der industrielle Zucker aus pflanzlicher Biomasse durch Fermentation in ein Zwischenprodukt umwandelt. In einem zweiten Schritt wird dieses Zwischenprodukt durch chemische Katalyse zu Anilin aus 100 Prozent pflanzenbasiertem Kohlenstoff umgewandelt. Kontinuierlicher Fermentationsprozess: Ein technologischer Durchbruch Bio4PURConti zielt darauf ab, dies einen Schritt weiterzuentwickeln: Anstelle der bisher eingesetzten Fed-Batch-Methode, bei der Rohstoffe schrittweise zugegeben und das Produkt stufenweise entnommen wird, setzt das Projekt erstmals auf eine kontinuierliche Fermentationstechnologie. Durch den Einsatz pflanzenbasierter Zucker, beispielsweise aus holzbasierten Rohstoffen, ermöglicht es die Nutzung erneuerbarer Rohstoffe. Das resultierende bio-basierte Anilin ist vollständig Drop-in-kompatibel mit bestehenden Polyurethan-Wertschöpfungsketten und erfüllt die MDI-Spezifikationen, ohne dass Änderungen an nachgelagerten Prozessen erforderlich sind. Damit ist es ein wirksamer Hebel zur Defossilisierung, auch weit über die Chemieindustrie hinaus. Das Projekt skaliert vom Labor bis zur halbindustriellen Demonstration im 1,5-m³-Maßstab bei Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant in Gent und bei Covestro in Leverkusen, wobei Zellrecycling, Echtzeit-Analytik und Downstream-Processing integriert werden. Zu den wichtigsten Zielen zählen höhere Raum-Zeit-Ausbeuten und eine deutliche Verbesserung des produktbezogenen CO₂-Fußabdrucks. “Bio4PURConti ist ein richtungsweisendes Projekt – nicht nur für Covestro oder den Anilinmarkt, sondern für den gesamten Bereich der industriellen Biotechnologie”, sagt Dr. Markus Dugal, Head of Process Technology bei Covestro. „Die Demonstration eines kontinuierlichen Fermentationsprozesses im halbindustriellen Maßstab für einen Massenrohstoff wie Anilin wird neue Maßstäbe setzen für das, was biotechnologische Prozesse in der Chemieindustrie leisten können. Wenn Biologie und Ingenieurwesen im großen Maßstab zusammenwirken, können sie grundlegend verändern, wie wir unverzichtbare Materialien herstellen.“ Ein Konsortium für Europas Führungsrolle in der Biotechnologie Das Konsortium mit 10 Partnern aus 7 Ländern vereint führende Industrie- und Wissenschaftsorganisationen: Covestro Deutschland AG (Deutschland), Fibenol Imavere OÜ (Estland), Universität Stuttgart (Deutschland), Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant VZW (Belgien), Zentrum für Beratungssysteme in der Technik Dortmund e.V. – ZEDO (Deutschland), Norwegische Universität für Naturwissenschaften und Technik – NTNU (Norwegen), Axel’One (Frankreich), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (Finnland), Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie e.V. – CLIB (Deutschland) sowie die Asociación Española de la Innovación en el Marketing y la Inversión Sostenible – AEIMIS (Spanien). Das Projekt verfügt über ein Gesamtbudget von 8,4 Millionen Euro, davon 7 Millionen Euro EU-Förderung, und läuft über 42 Monate. Gemeinsam strebt das Konsortium an, den produktbezogenen CO₂-Fußabdruck von Anilin künftig deutlich zu reduzieren. Als einer der weltweit führenden Anilinproduzenten mit einer Produktionskapazität von über einer Million Tonnen pro Jahr ist Covestro bestens aufgestellt, den Wandel zu einer nachhaltigeren Anilinproduktion voranzutreiben. Gefördert von der Europäischen Union. Die geäußerten Ansichten und Meinungen sind jedoch ausschließlich die der Autorin bzw. des Autors und spiegeln nicht notwendigerweise die Ansichten der Europäischen Union oder des Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) wider. Weder die Europäische Union noch die Förderbehörde können für diese verantwortlich gemacht werden. Dieses Projekt wurde vom Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking im Rahmen des Forschungs- und Innovationsprogramms Horizon Europe der Europäischen Union unter der Finanzhilfevereinbarung Nr. 101292477 gefördert. Das Projekt wird vom Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking und seinen Mitgliedern unterstützt. Source Covestro, Pressemitteilung, 2026-06-16. Supplier Asociación Española de la Innovación en el Marketing y la Inversión Sostenible (AEIMIS) Axel'One Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant VZW Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie e.V. 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Covestro hat Bio4PURConti gestartet, mit dem Ziel, den ersten kontinuierlichen Produktionsprozess für bio-basiertes Anilin zu entwickeln. © Covestro AG Bio4PURConti, a pioneering EU-funded project, aims to develop the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based aniline Project targets semi-industrial scale production of bio-based aniline, a low-carbon drop-in replacement for conventional aniline Covestro coordinates a 10-partner, 7-country consortium with pilot plants in Ghent and Leverkusen Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti (Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry), acting as project coordinator of the pioneering EU-funded initiative. The project aims to develop the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based aniline. Aniline is a key raw material for the plastics and chemical industry, notably for MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate), a core building block for polyurethanes. Fossil-based aniline production generates approximately 20 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually worldwide. To specifically reduce the carbon footprint of aniline production, Covestro uses a tailored microorganism in its bio-based process that converts industrial sugars from plant-based biomass into an intermediate product through fermentation. In a second step, chemical catalysis converts this intermediate into aniline with 100% plant-based carbon. Continuous Fermentation Process: A Technological Breakthrough Bio4PURConti aims to take this a step further: instead of the fed-batch method used so far, in which raw materials are added and product harvested in stages, the project targets a continuous fermentation technology for the first time. By using plant-based sugars, e.g. from hardwood biomass, it offers a renewable feedstock pathway. The resulting bio-based aniline is fully drop-in compatible with existing polyurethane value chains, meeting MDI specifications without requiring changes to downstream processes, making it a powerful lever for defossilization well beyond the chemical industry itself. The project scales from lab to 1.5 m³ semi-industrial demonstration at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (Ghent) and Covestro (Leverkusen), integrating cell recycling, real-time analytics and downstream processing. Key objectives include higher space-time yields and significant improvement in product carbon footprint. “Bio4PURConti is a landmark project – not just for Covestro or the aniline market, but for the entire field of industrial biotechnology,” says Dr. Markus Dugal, Head of Process Technology at Covestro. “Demonstrating continuous fermentation at semi-industrial scale for a high-volume raw material like aniline will set a new benchmark for what biotech processes can achieve in the chemical industry. Biology and engineering, when combined at scale, can fundamentally reshape how we produce the materials the world depends on.” A Consortium Driving European Biotech Leadership The 10-partner consortium, spanning 7 countries, brings together leading industrial and academic organisations: Covestro Deutschland AG (Germany), Fibenol Imavere OÜ (Estonia), University of Stuttgart (Germany), Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant VZW (Belgium), Center for Advisory Systems in Technology, Dortmund e.V. – ZEDO (Germany), Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU (Norway), Axel’One (France), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (Finland), Cluster Industrial Biotechnology – CLIB (Germany), and Asociación Española de la Innovación en el Marketing y la Inversión Sostenible – AEIMIS (Spain). The project has a total budget of €8.4 million, with €7 million in EU funding, and runs for 42 months. Together, the consortium aims to significantly reduce the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of aniline in the future. As one of the world’s leading aniline producers with a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year, Covestro is uniquely positioned to drive this transformation towards a more sustainable aniline production. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. This project has received funding from the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101292477. Source Covestro, press release, 2026-06-16. 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Amcor sample products for food packaging © PureCycle Food-contact packaging with at least 20% PureFive® resin demonstrates a scalable path to compliance as recycled content mandates accelerate PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT), a U.S.-based company revolutionizing plastic recycling, is helping brand owners prepare for New Jersey’s upcoming recycled content requirements with a solution that is ready to be used in food-contact packaging applications. Recent confirmation from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) establishes that PureFive® resin qualifies as post-consumer recycled content under the state’s Postconsumer Recycled Content Law (P.L. 2021, c.391). For companies working toward compliance, that clarity matters. It answers a critical question around what counts as PCR under the law. The timeline is approaching quickly. A five-year exemption for rigid plastic packaging used in food-contact applications ends in January 2027, when a 20 percent PCR requirement takes effect. The requirement continues to increase over time, reaching 30 percent in 2030, 40 percent in 2033, and 50 percent in 2036. At the same time, the work required to get there is not insignificant. Packaging must be redesigned. Materials must be qualified. Supply chains have to align. For food-contact packaging, those steps can take months and require rigorous testing to ensure both safety and performance. Solutions are already emerging. Food-contact rigid containers incorporating at least 20 percent PureFive® resin have been produced by Amcor, the global leader in consumer packaging solutions, demonstrating that brands can meet New Jersey’s initial recycled content requirement today while maintaining functionality and quality. “Brand owners are actively working to meet new recycled content requirements and need solutions that are ready to scale up,” said Diane Marret, Vice President of Sustainability and Strategy at Amcor. “Our work with PureCycle shows that it is possible to incorporate high-quality PCR into food-contact packaging without compromising performance or food safety. That is a critical step as companies prepare for New Jersey’s 2027 mandate and other policies that explicitly include PCR requirements.” PureFive® resin is produced using PureCycle’s patented dissolution recycling process. The technology removes color, odor and contaminants from post-consumer plastic waste to create a high-quality recycled polypropylene with properties similar to virgin material. This makes it suitable for demanding applications such as food-contact packaging, where consistency and reliability are essential. As recycled content mandates expand across the United States, demand for PCR packaging continues to grow. Brand owners are increasingly focused on solutions that are compliant, scalable and available at commercial volumes. Access to certified PCR from a domestic supplier can help reduce supply risk while supporting more efficient implementation. “The NJDEP’s recognition of PureFive® resin as qualifying PCR is an important step for brands working to meet New Jersey’s requirements,” said Christian Bruey, Director of Sustainability and External Affairs at PureCycle. “It brings together regulatory validation and real-world application, giving companies a clearer and more confident path to compliance. Since the decision, we’ve seen an outpouring of interest from brands with a desire to accelerate discussions and qualifications in preparation for 2027.” Momentum around circular packaging continues to build as regulators, retailers and consumers place greater emphasis on recycled content. For many companies, the shift is already underway. PureCycle is focused on supporting that transition with recycled resin solutions that are validated, scalable and ready to use in food-contact packaging. Further details about PureFive® resin, including grades suitable for PCR packaging and food-contact applications, are available through PureCycle’s commercial channels. Source PureCycle Technologies, press release, 2026-06-16. Supplier Amcor Ltd. PureCycle Technologies Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Econic Polyurethane Dispersions © Econic Technologies Econic Technologies, a deep tech company focused on renewable carbon, has unveiled new polyols technology for high-performance polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) based on captured CO₂. Paint and coatings brands that opt for PUDs made with Econic’s renewable carbon technology can enhance product performance and make bolder environmental claims, while mitigating supply chain risks related to sourcing hydrocarbons. Called polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols, this new technology creates strong substrate adhesion, durability, and resistance to environmental factors (e.g., UV and water) similar to or better than incumbent technologies. PCE polyols are a direct replacement for polyether polyols, polytetramethylene glycols (PTMEG), and polycarbonate glycol (PC). They are colorless, odorless, and offer the added benefit of allowing formulators to fine-tune properties by adjusting the amount of CO₂ incorporated at the molecular level. Designed to support companies with Scope 3 climate targets, PCE polyols have a carbon footprint up to 30% lower than standard polyols. They can be used alone or in combination with recycled and bio-based polyols to make fossil-free formulations. “PCE polyols go beyond sustainability. We’re setting a new standard of performance. With our technology, coatings companies can deliver an even better customer experience that just happens to have a lower carbon footprint. On top of that, carbon dioxide is abundant and affordable, giving manufacturers a way to hedge their supply chains against the kind of volatility the industry has weathered before and will again,” said Econic’s CEO Keith Wiggins. Econic licenses its technology to polyols manufacturers in the US and Asia, including Monument Chemical and Changhua Chemical. Both manufacturers are currently producing PCE polyols ideal for use in PUDs. The company is also developing Recreaire, a platform technology for surfactants made from CO₂. Source Econic Technologies, press release, 2026-06-17. Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Dr. Christine Bunte, Hauptgeschäftsführerin von Plastics Europe Deutschland, dem Verband der Kunststofferzeuger © Plastics Europe Deutschland Der Deutsche Bundestag hat gestern seine Änderungen am Verpackungsrecht-Durchführungsgesetz (VerpackDG) beschlossen. Der neue Rechtsrahmen setzt wichtige Impulse für die Weiterentwicklung der Kreislaufwirtschaft – erfordert jedoch an entscheidenden Stellen weiteren Handlungsbedarf. Ökomodulierung gewinnt an Dynamik Der Verband der Kunststofferzeuger Plastics Europe Deutschland bewertet insbesondere die Einführung einer Verordnungsermächtigung zur Ökomodulierung im neuen §26a positiv. Damit schafft der Gesetzgeber die Voraussetzung für eine wirksame Ökomodulierung, die Verpackungen mit Rezyklatanteil und guter Recyclingfähigkeit mit geringeren Lizenzentgelten belohnt. Entscheidend ist nun eine zügige und praxistaugliche Ausgestaltung. „Mit den neuen Verordnungsermächtigungen kommt endlich Bewegung in die Ökomodulierung. Damit können wirksame finanzielle Anreize für recyclinggerechtes Design und den Einsatz von Rezyklaten geschaffen werden“, so Christine Bunte, Hauptgeschäftsführerin von Plastics Europe Deutschland. Chemisches Recycling: erste Anerkennung, aber keine verbindlichen Investitionssignale Mit der neuen Regelung erkennt der Gesetzgeber erstmals chemisches Recycling für das Recycling schlecht recycelbarer Abfälle an. Ab 2028 dürfen 5% der Recyclingquote durch chemische Verfahren erfüllt werden. Das ist ein wichtiges Signal für mehr Technologieoffenheit bei gleichzeitigem Schutz für bestehende Verfahren. Allerdings sieht der Rechtstext keine verbindliche Steigerung der technologieoffenen Quote in §42 vor. Hier wäre ein klareres Investitionssignal dringend erforderlich gewesen. Die festgeschriebenen 5% werden bereits durch im Bau befindliche Anlagen erfüllt. Eine Perspektive enthält die Gesetzesbegründung: Diese stellt eine Steigerung in Aussicht, sobald entsprechende Recyclingkapazitäten nachweislich genutzt werden. „Der Gesetzgeber formuliert lediglich eine Perspektive, aus der zügig Verbindlichkeit werden muss. Für uns kommt es jetzt darauf an, die tatsächliche Nutzung entsprechender Recyclingverfahren transparent nachzuweisen. Auf dieser Grundlage erwarten wir, dass der Gesetzgeber die angekündigte Anpassung der Quoten zeitnah und verlässlich umsetzt“, sagt Bunte. Plastics Europe Deutschland wird diesen Prozess aktiv begleiten und durch entsprechendes Monitoring und Nachweise untermauern. Ohne starken Standort keine (Kreislauf)wirtschaft Die vorliegenden Beschlussempfehlungen setzen wichtige Impulse. Entscheidend ist aus Sicht von Plastics Europe Deutschland, dass das VerpackDG als Teil eines Gesamtpakets für die Kreislaufwirtschaft aufgesetzt wird und weitere politische Weichenstellungen bei Rezyklateinsatzquoten und Massenbilanz gestellt werden. Grundvoraussetzung für die Kreislaufwirtschaft bleiben insgesamt verbesserte Rahmenbedingungen für die hiesige Wirtschaft, insbesondere bei Energiekosten, bürokratischer Belastung und Genehmigungsverfahren. „Ohne verbesserte Standortbedingungen werden sowohl Neuware als auch Rezyklate künftig vor allem aus dem Ausland kommen“, mahnt Bunte. Source Plastics Europe, Pressemitteilung, 2026-06-12. Supplier Deutscher Bundestag European Commission Plastics Europe Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS… Full text: https://packagingeurope.com/news/diving-deeper-into-the-eus-latest-guidance-on-the-ppwr/14387.article Source Packaging Europe, 2026-06-15. Supplier European Commission European Union Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

After another negative year in 2025, also marked by falling volumes, the Italian compostable plastics industry has begun to reflect on the future of the… Full text: https://www.polimericanews.com/articolo.asp?id=909 Source Polimerica, 2026-06-19. Supplier AssoBioplastiche Biorepack Plastic Consult TÜV AUSTRIA Group Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Spinverse Logo © Spinverse Thanks to expert support from Spinverse, the GlyCO2Chem project consortium led by Gefn ehf. from Iceland has secured €2.7 million in funding from the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) under Horizon Europe. The initiative aims to transform industrial by-products into high-value sustainable chemicals whilst reducing carbon emissions and creating new value chains for the green economy. Addressing the carbon challenge in industry Every year, industries across Europe generate millions of tonnes of by-products such as CO₂ and crude glycerol, much of which is released as waste or underutilised. The GlyCO2Chem project aims to turn this challenge into an opportunity by developing new ways to capture CO₂ and convert it, together with waste glycerol, into glycerol carbonate, a versatile, eco-friendly chemical with uses in batteries, fuels and beyond. Building a circular economy for chemicals The vision of the GlyCO2Chem project is to demonstrate a fully integrated, energy-efficient process that captures CO₂ from a variety of sources such as biogas plants and even directly from the air, and couple it with leftover glycerol from biodiesel production. The result is glycerol carbonate, a safer and more sustainable alternative to fossil-based chemicals. This process reduces emissions and creates valuable products for the energy storage and transportation sectors, such as greener battery electrolytes and fuel additives. By validating the entire value chain from CO₂ capture to end-use, GlyCO2Chem aims for large-scale industrial adoption. International collaboration driving innovation Led by an Icelandic startup Gefn ehf., GlyCO2Chem brings together nine partners from five European countries, including industry leaders, research institutes and universities. The combined expertise of the consortium covers the full value chain from carbon capture technology to chemical production and application development. The three-year project was kicked off at the end of 2025 and aims to deliver scalable solutions that will accelerate the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy. Spinverse’s role in shaping the winning proposal Spinverse played a key role in bringing the GlyCO2Chem project to life, supporting everything from early concept development to building the right consortium and writing the successful project proposal together with the consortium. Spinverse experts in sustainable chemistry, carbon capture and public funding worked closely with the consortium to ensure that the project’s vision, impact and execution plan stood out in the competitive CETP funding call. Reflecting on the collaboration, Ásgeir Ívarsson, CEO and Founder of Gefn says: We were impressed by Spinverse’s ability to understand our technology and connect us with the ideal partners across Europe. Their structured approach and deep knowledge of public funding made all the difference in preparing a successful proposal. I would absolutely recommend Spinverse to any organisation looking to build ambitious, collaborative projects. Spinverse’s team ensured that all aspects of the project from technical objectives to impact and dissemination, were clearly articulated and aligned with the funder’s goals, increasing GlyCO2Chem’s chances of success. From waste to wealth: a vision for impact By finding new ways to valorise industrial by-products, GlyCO2Chem aims to boost the circular economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new markets for sustainable chemicals in Europe and beyond. The project’s outcomes will benefit industries and the environment alike as well as demonstrate how cross-border collaboration and expert guidance can turn innovative ideas into real-world impact. Source Spinverse, 2026-05-25. Supplier European Commission European Union Horizon Europe Spinverse Ltd. Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Achieving long-term climate targets will require not only deep emissions reductions, but also scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Mitsubishi Electric and VTT are now taking a significant step forward by advancing Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) technology from early-stage development toward pilot-scale validation. As global climate targets become increasingly ambitious, interest in scalable CDR solutions continues to grow. DOC is emerging as a promising approach for addressing residual emissions by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere–ocean system, complementing conventional emissions reduction strategies. Seawater contains much higher concentrations of inorganic carbon per unit volume than air, making DOC a potentially efficient and scalable pathway for CO₂ removal and capture. Since initiating their collaboration in late 2024, Mitsubishi Electric and VTT have rapidly progressed the development of an electrochemical DOC solution. The collaboration has successfully moved the concept from early-stage research toward technology validation and future demonstration planning. “This is exactly the type of long-term, high-impact challenge that can translate research into real-world breakthroughs,” comments Antti Arasto, Vice President at VTT and project lead of the collaboration. “Through strong commitment and focused development efforts, we have achieved significant technological progress in a short time. Our collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric has now advanced DOC to a stage where further technology validation can be pursued, supporting future scale-up and field implementation activities.” “This achievement represents a significant milestone toward the real-world deployment of a promising new solution,” says Seiji Oguro, Executive Officer, Vice President, Sustainability Innovation Group, Mitsubishi Electric. “This success was made possible by our shared commitment with VTT to rapidly commercialize innovative technologies that can contribute to solving the climate crisis, and by the decisive pace that drove our collaboration. Moving forward, we will further strengthen our strategic partnership and welcome new collaboration partners to accelerate our commercialization initiatives. In doing so, we are committed to realizing “Trade-On (mutual benefit)” business to address societal challenges and drive sustainable business growth.” DOC offers a complementary pathway toward carbon neutrality DOC addresses an important need for negative emissions, particularly in sectors where residual emissions cannot be fully eliminated. If widely integrated with low-carbon electricity and coastal industrial infrastructure, DOC could become an important complementary solution alongside emissions reductions and other carbon removal approaches. Leveraging the ocean’s role as the planet’s largest active carbon reservoir, DOC removes dissolved inorganic carbon from seawater, thereby promoting renewed uptake of atmospheric CO₂ by the ocean. According to various studies, DOC’s long-term carbon removal potential could reach several gigatonnes per year. The project focuses an acidification-based approach in which seawater is temporarily acidified to release dissolved CO₂ in gaseous form for capture. Unlike the alkalinization route (base-DOC), which stores carbon as solid carbonates, this enables the recovered CO₂ to be directed either to permanent storage (CCS) or to industrial utilization as a feedstock (CCU). DOC is designed for deployment at coastal industrial facilities, such as desalination plants and power plants, where seawater is already processed at large volumes. By utilizing existing intake, pre-treatment, and auxiliary systems, the approach offers opportunities to improve scalability and reduce infrastructure-related investment needs. Creating new value chains and side-stream-based business opportunities Beyond carbon removal, DOC may also create opportunities for new value chains through side-stream utilization. Captured CO₂ can be directed either to permanent storage or utilized in applications such as synthetic fuels, chemicals, and other industrial products, where it serves as a carbon feedstock. In addition, the project has established a foundation for the selective recovery of valuable dissolved substances from seawater during the process. Utilizing such side streams could increase system flexibility and further strengthen the technology’s future commercial potential. Source VTT, press release, 2026-06-09. Supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe