UPM launches industrial-scale biorefinery in Germany to produce chemicals from wood
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Alex Scott
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Summary
Finnish company UPM has launched a massive industrial-scale biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, that produces chemicals from wood as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based chemical production. The plant represents a significant step toward commercializing biochemicals at scale, aiming to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived materials across various industries including plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
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· 3 pulledA massive plant built by the Finnish company UPM to make chemicals more sustainably than from fossil fuels is up and running in Leuna, Germany.
UPM has built a gargantuan biorefinery that promises a new route to sustainable products
The plant represents a significant step toward commercializing biochemicals at scale
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