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Again, the carbon transformation scale-up recycling CO₂ into valuable chemicals, is developing a new facility to convert waste CO₂ into reusable chemical products and bring sustainable chemical manufacturing to Texas.
Based in Texas City, the commercial facility is part of Again’s mission to enable the decarbonization of the petrochemical industry. The first-of-a-kind commercial plant will recycle waste CO₂ emissions from a tenant at the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (Diamond) Texas City industrial park into sustainable chemicals, fertilizers and building blocks for products, including plastics and other materials such as acetic acid, a base chemical used in adhesives, solvents, plastics, textiles and cosmetics.
Securing sustainable, valuable products
Again's novel biomanufacturing technology feeds waste CO₂ gases directly into industrial bioreactors, where bacteria ferment it with hydrogen. This results in low-emission, industry-grade chemicals which are sold to customers at market-competitive prices. Again co-locates its facilities with industrial companies and sources the CO₂ directly onsite to minimize energy-demanding CO₂ transport.
Not only is Again reducing carbon emissions for industry, but its technology is also enabling organizations to shore up their supply chain resilience by reducing the need to import chemicals from across the world. Securing domestic supply chains is becoming a top priority for Western governments, including for commercial sectors such as chemicals for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
Plug-and-play solutions for seamless integration
The company has already begun work at the Diamond Texas City site to construct the new facility and start production within a year. The facility will transform waste CO₂ into low-carbon commercial materials, enabling the manufacture of novel chemicals, fertilizers, and acetic acid. Again and leading global chemical distributor HELM AG will sell these products back to industry.
This is made possible thanks to Again’s plug-and-play solution, which seamlessly integrates into the existing industrial park infrastructure, lowering process risk for existing production lines and enabling speedy development and construction timelines. The strategy mirrors Again’s successful implementation at its first facility in Copenhagen, where the technology integrates with an industrial wastewater treatment plant.
Max Kufner, co-founder of Again, said:
“We are excited to launch our first US-based CO₂ transformation facility here in Texas City. Decarbonizing chemical production continues to be one of our main missions as a company, but just as importantly, facilities like Texas City will enable sustainable chemical production to strengthen supply resilience. This is crucial for business continuity and enabling a secure supply of market-competitive, cleaner products for key American manufacturing industries.”
Ed Noack, CEO of Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, said:
“We are pleased to welcome Again to our Texas City site. This partnership represents an important step in our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, while demonstrating the benefits of facility co-location within one of Diamond’s industrial parks. Again's carbon transformation technology aligns with our vision of a sustainable future and our entrepreneurial spirit. At Diamond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of driving forward new ideas and solutions. Together, we are reducing carbon emissions, enhancing supply chain resilience, and making a positive impact on our community and industry. We look forward to the benefits this collaboration will bring.
About Again
Again is advancing a new industrial era, enabling clean and resilient supply chains built on next-generation technology. The company partners with industry leaders to build on, and upgrade, their existing infrastructure with Again’s technology platform, turning CO₂ waste into critical products including sustainable chemicals, fertilizers, and building blocks for products including plastics and other materials. Backed by leading investors including GV, HV Capital, the Danish Sovereign Wealth Fund and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, Again is tackling the climate crisis at scale.
For more information go to https://again.bio/
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About HELM AG
HELM is a Hamburg, Germany, based family-owned company established in 1900. With up to 100 subsidiaries and participations in more than 30 countries, HELM is one of the largest independent chemical companies worldwide. HELM is committed to providing solutions that help its partners to tackle the reduction of CO2 emissions and the loss of biodiversity. Through its global presence, the company also strives to create positive impact in local societies around the world. HELM’s partnerships in Lithium, bio-based BDO, and digital tools supporting efficient agriculture are recent examples which support that goal. HELM is active in the chemicals and energy materials industry as well as agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
