Aurora delivers first pyrolysis bio-oil

Following the restart of our fast pyrolysis bio-oil plant Empyro, we have now delivered our first load of pyrolysis bio-oil to FrieslandCampina in Borculo.

Our bio-oil is used in industrial steam boilers alongside natural gas, replacing part of the fossil fuel used to generate steam. It is a great example of how renewable energy can be integrated into existing industrial processes.

It is the first step in a much larger ambition: Developing an integrated biorefinery in Twente that can unlock the full value of residual wood, from renewable energy today to bio-based chemicals and materials for the future.

By converting certified residual wood into renewable bio-oil and, ultimately, into valuable chemical building blocks, we aim to make the best use of renewable carbon and accelerate the transition away from fossil resources.

A big thank you to our team at Empyro, BTG Bioliquids and FrieslandCampina for making this important step possible.