Sustainable Feedstocks

Brazil’s Sugarcane Biorefinery: A Model for Renewable Ethanol and Sustainable Feedstocks

Learn how Brazil’s integrated sugarcane biorefinery model produces renewable ethanol, energy, and bio‑based chemicals with supply‑chain resilience and certification support. The model showcases green chemistry and sustainable feedstocks. Explore the strategy behind Brazil’s bioethanol leadership.

Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Nordic Tall Oil: A Hormuz‑Independent Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry

Tall oil, extracted from kraft pulp production in Scandinavia, offers a renewable, Hormuz‑free source of fatty acids and rosin. Its versatility fuels coatings, adhesives, inks and specialty chemicals, bolstering supply chain resilience across the Nordic chemical sector.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read

New Renewable Diesel Capacity in Iberia Is Reshaping Biofeedstock Competition Across Europe

Repsol's newest renewable fuels facility strengthens Europe's growing renewable fuel infrastructure while increasing demand for biological feedstocks. Procurement teams should monitor how additional production capacity influences feedstock availability and regional pricing.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Bio-Based Superabsorbent Polymers Are Moving Closer to Commercial Adoption in the Hygiene Industry

Successful industrial manufacturing trials are accelerating confidence in bio-based superabsorbent polymers for hygiene products. Procurement teams should begin preparing for a market where renewable absorbent materials become commercially viable alternatives.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Certified Bio-Butadiene Is Advancing, But Commercial Scale Still Faces a Cost Challenge

ISCC PLUS certification is helping renewable butadiene move closer to commercial adoption, but production volumes and pricing remain key considerations. Procurement teams should look beyond certification when evaluating bio-based feedstock suppliers.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Global Bio-Feedstock Investment Is Shifting Toward Europe and China

Changes in US cleantech policy are reshaping investment across the global bioeconomy. As capital increasingly flows toward Europe and China, procurement teams may need to rethink long term renewable feedstock sourcing strategies.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Narrowing Bionaphtha Price Premiums Could Accelerate Renewable Feedstock Adoption

European bionaphtha continues to trade at a premium over fossil naphtha, but the gap is narrowing. This trend could improve the commercial outlook for renewable feedstocks as procurement teams prepare for changing market dynamics.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

How Distillery By-Products Are Emerging as a Valuable Feedstock for Sustainable Chemical Production

Renewed collaboration between Celtic Renewables and Rosebank Distillery highlights the growing commercial value of distillery by-products. Procurement teams should pay closer attention to regional food and beverage waste streams as future sources of sustainable chemical feedstocks.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Refinery Co-Processing Could Become the Fastest Route to Low-Carbon Chemical Feedstocks

Co-processing allows refiners to blend renewable waste oils into existing refinery operations without building entirely new production facilities. This capital efficient approach could accelerate the supply of low-carbon chemical feedstocks over the next several years.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Bio-Based Chemicals Reach Cost Parity in 42% of Applications, A Turning Point for Global Feedstock Markets

Bio-based chemicals are no longer confined to premium sustainability projects. With cost parity achieved in 42% of applications, procurement teams have a growing opportunity to diversify feedstock sourcing without increasing material costs.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Commercial Bio-Based Polymers Are Moving Beyond Pilot Projects Into Global Manufacturing

Bio-based polymers have entered a new commercial phase as manufacturers expand production beyond demonstration projects. From bio-based polycarbonate to sugarcane-derived polyethylene, procurement teams now have proven renewable material options to evaluate.

Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Oil Price Volatility Creates a New Window for Bio-Based Feedstock Procurement

Rising petroleum prices are changing the economics of bio-based feedstocks across global chemical markets. Procurement teams now have an opportunity to reassess sourcing strategies before market conditions shift again.

Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Biogas and Agricultural Waste as Methanol Feedstock

Discover how biogas from agricultural waste offers a distributed, lower-carbon alternative to conventional methanol production. With Hormuz disruptions highlighting supply risks, biomethanol is emerging as a strategic diversification option for chemical procurement professionals.

Jul 13, 2026 · 6 min read

Renewable Feedstocks for Specialty Chemical Production: What OCP's Pyrite Research Signals

OCP's research into sulfur recovery from pyrite reflects a wider transformation across the chemical industry. As companies invest in renewable, recycled, and mineral feedstocks, procurement professionals should view feedstock diversification not only as a sustainability initiative but also as a long-term strategy for improving supply resilience and reducing dependence on fossil-linked raw materi

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Palm Alternatives in Surfactant Supply: Bio-Based SLS From Non-Palm Sources

Non-palm SLS can improve feedstock diversification, but alternative vegetable oils are not automatically drop-in sources of lauryl alcohol. Buyers should verify carbon-chain composition, origin evidence, commercial availability, and formulation compatibility before replacing palm-derived surfactants.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Lactic Acid and PLA: The Bio-Based Plastic Temporarily Becoming More Competitive

PLA is a bio-based plastic produced through lactic acid fermentation that competes with conventional petroleum-derived packaging materials. The 2026 crude oil volatility demonstrated that procurement decisions should compare PLA and fossil-based plastics across multiple oil-price scenarios, recognising both sustainability benefits and improved feedstock resilience.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Bio-Based Citric Acid: The Fermentation Supply Chain That Was Invisible to the Hormuz Crisis

Citric acid's fermentation-based production remained largely insulated from the direct impacts of the 2026 Hormuz disruption, illustrating the resilience of agricultural and biotechnology supply chains. For procurement professionals, this provides a compelling business case for bio-based feedstocks that extends beyond sustainability to include stronger supply security and risk diversification.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read