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flag A €1.3-billion German biorefinery turns wood waste into renewable chemicals for everyday products.

flag A new €1.3-billion biorefinery in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, opened by Finnish company UPM Biochemicals, converts tree branches and wood waste into renewable chemicals for products like fleece jackets, packaging, and car tires. flag The facility, part of Leuna Chemical Park, processes beech wood debris into bio-based liquids and a brown powder that can replace carbon black in rubber, with full capacity expected by 2027. flag It aims to boost regional wood production by 20–30 percent and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, though high energy costs and global competition remain challenges. flag The project stands out amid a broader decline in Germany’s chemical sector and highlights the need for government support to scale green industrial alternatives.

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