Clariant completes world's first sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol commercial plant in Podari, Romania

Clariant, a dedicated, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced the completion of its sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania
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The completion of this construction project is an important step in the commercial development of the sunliquid® technology and will support Clariant's business strategy for the licensing of the sunliquid® technology
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The new plant, which will open in the fourth quarter, is designed to produce cellulosic ethanol from agricultural waste
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Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Clariant, said: "Technology for the production of biofuels and biochemicals from agricultural waste plays an important role in reducing our carbon footprint
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Completing the sunliquid® project and realizing the benefits of this new technology The commercialization is an important milestone for Clariant and further supports our ambitious growth strategy - committed to innovation for a more sustainable world
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The investment project also brings considerable economic benefits to the Podari region of Romania
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By sourcing raw materials locally, greenhouse gas emissions can be minimized and additional business opportunities are provided for the industry chain in the region
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By-products of the sunliquid® process will be used to produce renewable energy to free our planet from fossil fuels
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Therefore, cellulosic ethanol is an advanced biofuel that meets the concept of carbon neutrality
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Not only does it support drop-in solutions for direct blending with gasoline, it also provides a technology platform for the production of bio-based chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel
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Christian Librera, Business Director Biofuels & Derivatives at Clariant, added: “We are delighted to see the progress of sunliquid® technology since 2006.

The technology was validated in our pilot plant in 2012 and has since been Five licenses of the sunliquid® technology were sold in Europe and China
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The landmark Romanian plant demonstrates our commitment to building a more sustainable future
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The 10-hectare factory in Poda-Ri-Dorges County, the project started in 2019, involved up to 800 workers
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So far, more than 300 local farmers have signed contracts to ensure the supply of raw materials
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