Sustainea
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| Sustainea | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Website | www./sustaineabio.com |
Company Profile
Sustainea is a joint venture between the Brazilian company Braskem and the Japanese company Sojitz.
In 2017, Braskem, a global leader in sustainable solutions and technologies for energy-efficient fuels and chemicals, began developing an innovative technology for converting sugar into bio-MEG and bio-MPG on a demonstration scale. As a result of technological cooperation between Braskem and Sojitz, the first bio-MEG samples at demonstration scale were produced in 2020.
Sustainea advances a business plan that includes the construction of three industrial plants. The first facility will be located in Lafayette, Indiana, and is expected to be operational in 2027. The site selection was based on market opportunities, feedstock availability, and sustainability considerations. Through a strategic partnership with Primient, Sustainea has secured a reliable supply of corn-based feedstock for its production.
The long-term plan envisions that the three plants will have a combined production capacity of up to 700,000 tons per year of bio-MEG, offering a renewable alternative to fossil-based MEG for the global market.
Products / Technology
- Bio-MEG - unlike conventional Monoethylene glycol (MEG) from fossil fuels, bio-MEG is a alternative being sourced from plants with a main usage for:
- Beverage bottles
- Food containers
- Polyester fibers
- Bio-MPG - a environmentally conscious derivative, redefining industrial applications as a key raw material. Its remarkable versatility becomes evident in civil construction, marine and automotive sectors, where it plays a crucial role in the synthesis of green unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) with a main usage for:
- Unsaturated Polyester Resins
- Functional fluids
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
Sustainea's technology is designed to be flexible that utilizes a variety of plant-based carbohydrates to produce bio-MEG and bio-MPG. At the core of our process is the responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
A key feedstock for Bio-MEG production is dextrose, a carbohydrate derived from corn. Primient, a leader in plant-based industrial ingredients, supplies this high-quality, renewable raw material. With a strong heritage in corn wet milling, Primient ensures a consistent and sustainable supply.
The Lafayette facility will convert Primient’s dextrose into Bio-MEG, a renewable chemical essential for manufacturing polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
By leveraging agricultural feedstocks, the production process not only reduces dependence on fossil resources but also drives economic benefits throughout the supply chain. Local farmers will play a crucial role in supplying the corn that serves as the foundation for Bio-MEG production, creating new opportunities in the agricultural sector and beyond.
History
References
PETplanet Insider Articles
Issue 12 / 2025: Sustainea plans investment in Indiana, advancing Agbiosciences & Circular Economy
