What major milestone has Avantium achieved at its FDCA plant in Delfzijl, and what does it signify for the project timeline?

Avantium has completed commissioning of the purification unit at its FDCA flagship plant in Delfzijl, marking the completion of commissioning across all major process units — including utility systems, the sugar dehydration unit, and the oxidation unit. This milestone signifies that the company has moved into integrated start-up activities and is preparing for first production of FDCA, with commercial deliveries expected by the end of 2026, subject to successful start-up and product qualification.

What are Avantium’s near-term operational priorities for the FDCA plant following full unit commissioning?

Following completion of commissioning across all major process units, Avantium’s near-term priorities for the remainder of 2026 include full plant start-up, producing the first batches of FDCA, conducting product qualification, and preparing for commercial sales under existing offtake agreements. The company also expects ramp-up to full design capacity to take approximately 24 months after start-up begins.

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