Clariant on track with cellulosic ethanol transport
This was achieved by sending the first train with cellulosic ethanol produced in the Romania town to its customer.
Clariant, a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company, produced the first commercial cellulosic ethanol at its new plant earilier in the summer.
The entire offtake was contracted with a multi-year agreement to Shell, a leading global energy company.
In the first six months of the year, the plant underwent a thorough commissioning process resulting in the successful start of production. Approximately 50,000 tons of second-generation biofuels will be derived from 250,000 tons of locally sourced agricultural residues.
The cellulosic ethanol produced at this plant can be applied as a drop-in solution for fuel blending, but also offers further downstream application opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel and bio-based chemicals.
The plant in Podari, Romania, is built on a 10-hectare area and employs a workforce numbering approximately 100.
Contracts have been signed with more than 300 local farmers to ensure the supply of the necessary feedstock.