French biochemistry and enzymatic recycling company Carbios has taken another significant step in its preparations towards the global deployment of its PET biorecycling technology.
With an eye on its future licensees, the company has put together a full package of licensing documentation defining the engineering basis and operational guidelines for units to be operated under license agreements. These have been compiled based on the results - described by Carbios as ‘excellent outputs’ of the demonstration unit in Clermont-Ferrand and the advanced engineering study for its first commercial plant, which is due to be commissioned in 2025.
“Carbios is keen to bring its solution for plastic and textile circularity at scale to partners around the world,” said Stéphane Ferreira, chief business officer of Carbios. “Wherever there is plastic use, there is a need for eco-responsible recycling. At Carbios, we are ready to deploy our biorecycling technology and contribute concretely to the circular economy of plastic.”
The licensing documentation consists of a Technical Information Summary as well as guidelines for project development with a specific Process Design Package and Process Book. Using these will enable future Carbios licensees to reliably engineer, procure, construct and operate their PET biorecycling plants under stringent HSE standards and with high product quality.
“With the engineering documentation now made available, we have reached a new industrial milestone on schedule in the deployment of our PET biorecycling technology,” said Lionel Arras, industrial development director of Carbios.
Carbios has also launched various collaborations with brand owners as well as entering into an exclusive long-term partnership with enzyme producer Novozymes, which ensures the supply of enzymes to the Carbios reference unit and future licensed plants.