New Energy Blue forms New Energy Chemicals to produce bio-sourced ethylene, SAF

In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue, advances its Decarbonizing America agenda by forming New Energy Chemicals. 

In phase one, the new biochemical subsidiary will produce American-sourced and American-made bio-based ethylene to enable Dow’s production of low carbon plastics used in everyday life. Meanwhile, in phase two, it will expand operations at its Port Lavaca, Texas, facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel.

“New Energy Chemicals opens multiple pathways to our exponential growth in biobased fuels and chemicals,” said Albury Fleitas, President of New Energy Blue. “We’re particularly excited by our new end-to-end alternative to Brazilian ethanol for making SAF, which will begin in the American Midwest by refining agricultural waste.”

Dow’s use of bio-based feedstocks from New Energy Blue is expected to be certified by ISCC Plus, an international sustainability certification program with a focus on traceability of raw materials within the supply chain. While Dow intends to mix agriculture-based ethylene into its existing manufacturing process, ISCC Plus’s chain of custody certification would allow Dow’s customers to account for bio-based materials in their supply chains.

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