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UPSTREAM INTEGRATION

- Reconversion of a deindustrialized

petrochemical site into an integrated

biorefinery with a local production chain

- Partnership with local growers for

integrated value chain (production and

use)

Identification of local sustainable

pluriennal oleaginous crops and

vegetable scraps

Creation of a local research centre to

sustain local developments/partnership

with growers

Azelaic Acid Pelargonic acid

Esters

Investment: 190 M€

Direct employment: 140 people

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Roots Organic

substance

Feedstock with value added

for products and energy

Oil and proteic flour for animal feed

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(AMI Plastics, 2015)

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Product category Production(.000 tons/yr) Market share (%)

Automotive oil 250 11

Industrial gear oil 10 5

Hydraulic oil 200 27

Compressor oil 25 38

Turbine oil 20 10

Metalworking fluids 10 2

Demoulding oil 110 100

Chainsaw oils 60 100

Lubricant grease 100 100

Procesing oil 200 30

(Bart et al., 2013)

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Major constraint limiting the biolubricant market penetration are perceived cost and general

lack of awareness of technical potential……

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Main categories

Main fields of applications