The Leuna biorefinery, claimed to be the largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals in Europe, has started the production and commercialization of industrial sugars. The biorefinery has now reached stable operation in separating lignin and sugars.

Dow has teamed up with RDM Group and developed an innovative fibre-based food packaging—Multiboard Circularr—made exclusively with recycled fibres and recycled plastic. The unique food packaging is backed by industry-leading certifications to help brands prepare for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

A new report titled ‘Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2025–2030’ has been compiled by nova-Institute. The report forecasts that the expansion of the global bio-based polymer market will be led by Europe and North America while Asia remains a major growth region.

Under the joint venture Rebound, Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos have plans to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project is expected to produce approximately 160,000 tons of SAF per year.

LG Chem and Enilive’s joint venture LG-Eni Biorefining has broken ground for Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil and sustainable aviation fuel production plant in Seoul, South Korea. The project is expected to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstock annually.

BP’s new facility is expected to generate up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. Bilfinger has been selected to deliver the prefabrication, assembly and installation of plant components for BP’s new green hydrogen electrolyzer.

A 5 MW Geneco electrolyzer system has been installed by Plug Power for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s revolutionary green hydrogen project. The project called The Walvis Bay project plant is claimed to be Africa’s first fully integrated commercial green hydrogen facility.

Henkel has joined hands with Sekab to speed up the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials in adhesive production. The partnership intends to replace conventional ethyl acetate with a sustainable, bio-based alternative.

In a joint position paper, Europe’s energy intensive industries raise concerns that persistently high electricity prices could undermine industrial competitiveness and decarbonization efforts. One of their key demands is a competitive benchmark of 50 euros per MWh.

Water scarcity has long been recognized as one of the most pressing challenges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Iran–US war exposes the vulnerability of the region’s lifeline: desalination plants. With Gulf nations relying almost exclusively on these facilities for drinking water, any disruption caused by conflict threatens not only households but also industries and regional stability.