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Clariant and ETA Bio announce new license agreement for sunliquid technology in Bulgaria

Clariant and Eta Bio, a leading business in the agricultural sector in Bulgaria, have announced that a license agreement for sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology has been signed.
Eta Bio is planning to construct and operate a full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues.
For Clariant, the announcement of its fourth license agreement keeps the momentum for its innovative and sustainable sunliquid technology going and represents another significant step towards its commercialisation.
“Our sunliquid technology is trendsetting for the development of sustainable and advanced biofuels. The continued success strongly demonstrates that our technology meets the market needs
for sustainable solutions and gives us a competitive edge,” said Hans Bohnen, Clariant’s CEO.
Christian Librera, Clariant’s Head of Business Line Biofuels and Derivatives, added: “After signing license agreements with first-generation ethanol producers, as well as mineral oil players, we are excited to also gain a foothold in another important customer segment – the agricultural sector – with our sunliquid technology.”
Eta Bio will perform the project development and plant operation at a greenfield site in General Toshevo, the Northeastern region of Bulgaria, utilising available land and existing infrastructure.
The annual production capacity is planned to be 50,000 tonnes of cellulosic ethanol, processing around 250,000 tonnes of wheat straw, which is an abundant resource in the region.
“The realisation of the first Bulgarian cellulosic ethanol production project will help to solve one of the main challenges agricultural producers face in the region – the removal of the straw from the fields. This project will give us the chance to have an additional revenue stream from agricultural leftover,” emphasised Kiril Pavlov, managing director of Eta Bio.
By using locally sourced feedstock, greenhouse gas savings can be maximised and additional business opportunities along the entire value chain will arise.
“We are excited to enter the renewable energy sector with this project and hence become a pioneer in the advanced biofuels market in Bulgaria. This undertaking will allow us to further diversify our business portfolio, as well as strengthening our position in the agricultural sector,” highlighted Hristo Pavlov, who co-manages the agricultural business of the group.




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