Axens, IFP Energies nouvelles and Michelin partner to develop bio-butadiene process

In France, Axens, IFP Energies nouvelles and Michelin have announced the launch of a plant chemistry research partnership to develop and bring to market a process for producing bio-butadiene. They are also committed to laying the groundwork for a future bio-sourced synthetic rubber industry in France.

This project is the BioButterfly process, which will cover all R&D phases in the process, from scientific concepts, to the pilot phase and validation on an industrial demonstrator. BioButterfly is backed by a €52 million budget extending over eight years. The project was selected by France’s Agency for the Environment and Energy Management to receive €14.7 million in financing.

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