Facts & figures
Feedstock
- Extension of current biofuel production to new, currently underutilized agricultural residues
- Annual conversion of 250,000 tons of straw into cellulosic ethanol
Production capacity
- 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually
Green jobs & economic growth
- Creation of green jobs in predominantly rural areas
- Inside the plant: around 100 full-time employees
- Outside the plant (field/logistics): around 300 persons
- Jobs associated with the construction of the plant: over 800
- Boost of local economies and creation of additional business opportunities
- Additional income for farmers and local businesses
Milestones
- 2006: Development of highly specialised microorganisms and enzymes
- 2009: Opening of a pilot plant in Munich, Germany, in which the sunliquid® technology is developed and optimized
- 2012: Opening of a demonstration plant in Straubing, Germany, for pre-commercial production
- Fall 2018: Groundbreaking for a commercial-scale production plant for cellulosic ethanol sunliquid® in the southwestern part of Romania
- October 2021: Clariant completes construction of first commercial sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania