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Several roadblocks identified on the way to a net-zero chemical industry

A study published today by the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) reveals that existing EU policies continue to create significant barriers for renewable carbon-based chemicals and materials – despite growing political ambition to defossilise the European economy. The report pinpoints specific barriers to regulations and even the relevant articles, explains why they represent a problem and provides practical

Kemvera, formerly New Iridium, Advances Commercialization of Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate Manufacturing Process

Kemvera, a sustainable chemical innovation company, today announced it has completed the process design package (FEL 1) for its planned 50,000 metric tons per year commercial-scale plant. To support scale-up for this commercial facility, Kemvera completed the design for a 500 metric tons per year pre-commercial demonstration reactor and recently commissioned its 20 metric tons

Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2026

In December, RCI joined the Critical Chemicals Alliance, published a press release of the ‘OK renewable’ label, kicked off two projects for 2025 and will launch upcoming projects for 2026, participated in recent policy outreach and events, and got a new partner, Molecule Group. Stay tuned for opportunities to shape the renewable carbon transition and connect with industry leaders. Publication of second, extended

Take advantage of the extensive networking opportunities at the 2026 Renewable Materials Conference now

As in the last years, participants are invited to actively participate with talks, posters and booths, or to organise an expert workshop on policy, latest developments or technologies. Numerous networking breaks provide opportunities for in-depth exchange. Taking place from 22 to 24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) is a global

Networking im Mittelpunkt der Renewable Materials Conference 2026

Wie in den letzten Jahren sind die Teilnehmenden des Events eingeladen, sich aktiv mit Vorträgen, Postern und Ständen zu beteiligen oder einen Experten-Workshop zu politischen Themen, aktuellen Entwicklungen oder Technologien zu organisieren. Zahlreiche Programmpausen bieten Gelegenheit zu intensivem Austausch und Networking. Die Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) als globaler Treffpunkt für die erneuerbare Kohlenstoffwirtschaft findet vom

Climate-friendly generation of formate and hydrogen from the waste product glycerol

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a method which gives access to the valuable raw materials formate and hydrogen from the waste product glycerol. Formates are the salts of formic acid and are widely used in the chemical industry, while hydrogen can serve, for example, as an energy carrier to power vehicles.

Klimafreundliche Gewinnung von Ameisensäure und Wasserstoff aus dem Abfallprodukt Glycerin

Forschende der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) haben eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich aus dem Abfallprodukt Glycerin die Rohstoffe Ameisensäure und Wasserstoff erzeugen lassen. Ameisensäure ist für die Industrie vielfach verwendbar, Wasserstoff kann zum Beispiel als Energieträger für Fahrzeuge dienen. Zudem hat die neue Methode den Vorteil, dass sie mit Strom funktioniert und somit CO2-neutral angewendet

Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts

In the extended, second version of the report, RCI summarises and presents eleven peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment (LCA) case studies – representing the highest possible scientific standard – that examine the carbon footprint of materials and products made from renewable carbon compared to fossil-based products. These eleven products and the respective LCAs are from RCI members

Fortum produces first hydrogen at Kalla Test Center

Fortum has succeeded in producing first hydrogen at Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland, during the first phases of the commissioning of the electrolyzer equipment. The test center is expected to be fully operational during spring 2026. Fortum is committed to accelerating electrification across the Nordics, and the Kalla Test Center will contribute to that

Vioneo drops Antwerp factory plans and opts for China

Vioneo, a subsidiary of Danish shipping group A.P. Möller-Maersk, has scrapped plans to build a €1.5 billion green plastics factory in the Port of Antwerp and will build the project in China instead. The company confirmed the decision on Friday, after reports in Belgian business daily De Tijd. Vioneo said its main goal remains to

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