Avantium

The journey begins with something simple: a seed. 🌱 Add sunlight, water, and time, and it grows into a plant. From that plant, we extract sugars. From those sugars, we create FDCA. And from FDCA, we produce PEF, which we branded releaf® by avantium, a circular plastic that offers better barrier properties, lighter weight, and a smaller carbon footprint. It’s a chain of transformation. Nature provides the raw material. Science provides the tools. And the result is a material that challenges everything we thought we knew about plastic. It doesn’t just break down differently. It starts differently. Swipe to see the full journey. ▶ #PEF #BioBased #Sustainability #FDCA

Coined a “renewable chemistry disruptor”, Avantium, maker of plant-based material releaf® by avantium, is inaugurating its first industrial production facility in the second half of 2026. Earlier this year, the Dutch supplier revealed the first application of its star material in the beauty segment: the wand for a Dior mascara, manufactured by Texen. Avantium Commercial Director Bineke Posthumus gives us the lowdown on releaf’s packaging potential → https://lnkd.in/eAhJq7_x Sign up to our newsletter here - https://lnkd.in/edxh_xMc Parfums Christian Dior Alissa Demorest

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Portuguese textile manufacturer Casa da Malha - House of Knitting and sportswear brand Lacatoni to explore the potential of PEF (polyethylene furanoate) in textile applications. Together, we have developed a range of textile prototypes incorporating PEF-based yarns and fabrics, including a prototype sports shirt developed by Casa da Malha for Lacatoni. PEF, marketed by Avantium under the brand name releaf® by avantium, is a plant-based, recyclable polyester alternative made from renewable feedstocks. Combining sustainability benefits with strong performance characteristics, PEF offers promising opportunities for a wide range of textile applications. The sports shirt prototype will be showcased at Milano Unica in Milan from 7–9 July, one of Europe's leading textile trade fairs, providing an opportunity to demonstrate how next-generation materials can contribute to the future of performance apparel. We thank Casa da Malha and Lacatoni for their collaboration and look forward to continuing to explore innovative applications for renewable and circular materials. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eaGUJPxY

🚀 A First for Oman: Al Baleed Petrochemical Partners in Revolutionary CO₂-to-Chemicals Technology Al Baleed Petrochemical is proud to announce its participation as a strategic partner in Carbeau, a newly established company commercializing one of the world's most advanced electrochemical CO₂ conversion technologies. Carbeau was launched following the spin-out of Avantium's Volta Technology and is supported by a consortium including Avantium, Invest-NL, NOM, GKT, and Al Baleed Petrochemical. The technology transforms captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) into high-value chemical products using renewable electricity, creating a practical pathway to decarbonize the chemical industry while producing sustainable feedstocks for future manufacturing. 🌱 Key applications include: • Glycolic Acid – used in personal care and industrial applications. • PLGA – a next-generation biodegradable polymer with significant market potential. Al Baleed Petrochemical is committed to positioning Oman at the forefront of sustainable chemicals and carbon utilization. This initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and supports the country's industrial diversification goals. 🔹 Why Salalah? • Exceptional solar resources for renewable electricity generation. • Strong national commitment to renewable energy and industrial electrification. • Established industrial infrastructure and export logistics within the Salalah Free Zone. • Unique integration opportunities within the Salalah Petrochemical Park, enabling captured CO₂ to be transformed into valuable chemical products. 💬 Eng. Saeed Al Shanfari, Managing Director of Al Baleed Petrochemical, commented: "We believe the future of the chemical industry lies in transforming carbon emissions into valuable products. Oman’s strategic location, abundant solar resources, and industrial ambitions make Salalah an ideal destination for commercializing this breakthrough technology. Our vision is to establish one of the world's first commercial CO₂-to-chemicals plants in Salalah, creating a new sustainable chemical value chain for the region." This partnership marks another significant milestone in our mission to introduce world-class technologies to Oman, accelerate the transition toward a circular carbon economy, and position Salalah as a future hub for sustainable chemical manufacturing. #AlBaleedPetrochemical #Carbeau #AvantiumN.V.#VoltaTechnology #GKT #Invest-NL #NOM #Sustainability #CarbonUtilization #CCU #GreenChemistry #EnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #OmanVision2040 #Salalah #Innovation #Petrochemicals #RenewableEnergy

Yesterday, we welcomed representatives of Progressief Nederland, Sjoukje van Oosterhout, Bram van den Groenendaal, Ines Kaljee, and Jarre Middeljans, to our Flagship Plant for an open and constructive discussion on accelerating the transition towards a fossil-free and circular chemical industry. Together, we discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the industry, and the policy measures needed to support the scale-up of sustainable solutions. Key topics included: → Strengthening market demand for sustainable carbon → Integrating innovative biobased materials into circular economy frameworks and regulations → Building the circular infrastructure needed for the future → Creating a level playing field between fossil-based and sustainable carbon products Representing Avantium were Marco Jansen, Jeroen Vogelzang, and Ingrid Goumans, who shared insights from our journey in scaling innovative plant-based solutions. The visit to the Flagship Plant was followed by a networking session at The Chemport Innovation Center by Groningen Seaports with fellow changemakers from ChainCraft, BioBTX, Paques Biomaterials, and UPPACT | The UnWaste Company to continue the dialogue and explore how industry, innovators, and policymakers can work together to accelerate the transition. A big thank you to PRO NL and all participants for the valuable exchange. Collaboration across the value chain will be essential to building a sustainable and competitive future for the chemical industry. releaf® by avantium #FossilFreeFuture #Sustainability #SustainableCarbon #BioBasedMaterials

🚀 A new chapter begins. Today, we are proud to announce the spin-out of Avantium’s Volta Technology platform into a new independent company: Carbeau. Backed by a strong consortium of strategic and financial investors, Carbeau has secured €35.2 million in funding, consisting of €23.7 million in cash investments from external investors and an €11.5 million in-kind contribution from Avantium. Following the transaction, Avantium will remain a significant shareholder with a 32.7% stake. Carbeau's mission is simple yet ambitious: Making Carbon Work Beautifully. By using renewable electricity to convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals and materials, Carbeau is turning a climate challenge into a commercial opportunity. This milestone demonstrates Avantium’s ability to develop breakthrough technologies and help them evolve into independent businesses with the focus, funding, and partnerships needed to accelerate commercialization and scale-up. We congratulate the entire Carbeau team on this exciting next step and look forward to supporting their journey as they advance the circular carbon economy. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/e2_z6_uk 🌐 Discover more at www.carbeau.com and follow Carbeau here on LinkedIn to stay updated on their journey. #Innovation #ClimateTech #CircularCarbon #CCU #CO2Utilization #CleanTech #Sustainability #ScaleUp

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