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Using the different components of wood in a cascading biorefinery process to produce sustainable products
The focus of Borregaard’s Biorefinery process is to utilize the different factions of wood to produce ethanol and other high value bio-materials
Traditionally, Borregaard has been engaged in pulp and paper processing. Borregaard’s core business is based on the concept of a biorefinery that processes chemical products based on different types of lignocellulosic feedstock. The bioethanol that is produced in Borregaard's biorefinery is based on extracting sugar from wood (spruce), which is then fermented to make ethanol. By-products include speciality cellulose which can be used in construction, textiles and cosmetics, lignin which can be used in briquetting (energy), or in concrete production, and high value vanillin which can be used in food, perfume and pharma products.
The global vanillin market size was valued at USD 627.1 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030
Borregaard’s vanillin has 90% lower CO2 emissions compared to oil_x0002_based alternatives
A global presence with 800 products for numerous applications (creating employment) gives the company many options in the marketplace and possibilities to offset the effects of a recession. Its scale brings many direct and indirect jobs including within rural communities.
Foresters, technology providers, product market actors (e.g., fuel suppliers, pulp and paper, food and pharma, cosmetic, construction etc.)
Wood & other lignocellulosic (bagasse, straw)
9
Borregard
Enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation & extraction
Ethanol, Lignin, Biobased chemicals
110-ton ethanol/year
Norway
2012
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