29 August 2011
Overview
BioAmber through its subsidiary
Bluewater Biochemicals plans to build
first North American biosuccinic acid plant
at Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
with initial production capacity of 17,000 MT
and commissioning schedule in 2013
Further expansion
BioAmber plans to double capacity in Sarnia by 2014
through the introduction of a
next-generation yeast developed with Cargill
The goal is for the Sarnia plant to produce
* Biosuccinic acid 35,000 MT
* Biobased BDO 23,000 MT
BioAmber also plans to produce 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) on the site,
using technology exclusively licensed from Dupont that converts
succinic acid to BDO
Why BDO ??
BDO is a chemical with a $ 4 billion existing market
BioAmber biosuccinic plant and its capacity
BioAmber currently produces and sells biobased succinic acid at
a 3,000 MTcapacity plant in France
USE and Application of Succinic Acid
succinic acid is a renewable, non-toxic specialty chemical and
can be further modified to make a wide range of products including
* automotive parts
* biodegrable coffe cup lids
* disposable cutlery
* spandex
* shoe soles
* ingredients for food, flavors and fragrances
* cosmetics
* construction materials
* phthalate-free plasticizers
* engine coolants
* salts that melt ice and snow
* plastics used in various durable goods
BioAmber's decision to invest in Sarnia Location, Ontario
Ontario and Canadian ministries and agencies recognized
BioAmber's market leading succinic acid technology, providing
the company with CAD $ 35 million in grants and loans to locate in Sarnia
Support was secured from
the Ontario Ministry for Economic Development and Trade (MEDT),
the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and
the Canadian Sustainable Chemistry Alliance
The plant first phase will spur substantial regional economic growth,
generating 150 construction jobs and 40 full time jobs.
Additional jobs are expected as capacity is increased and
BDO production comes online,
and as investments are made in additional manufacturing
that can transform locally produced biosuccinic acid into value added products
Sarnia has tremendous potential as a sustainable chemistry cluster
The unique combination of chemical infrastructure,
skilled labor,
educational facilities,
competitive transportation costs
proximity to some of Canada's reichest agricultura land
These provincial and federal programs have put Ontario and Canada
at the forefront of sustainable development and in
strong position to compete globally for foreign investment by
renewable chemical and material companies
