Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Join Forces to Turn Captured Carbon into Circular Plasti
Norsk e-Fuel AS, a trailblazer in Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Braskem, a global leader in polymers and biopolymers, to explore the integration of e-Naphtha into the plastics value chain. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of plastics derived from carbon that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to a more circular and sustainable future.
The partnership represents a significant step toward creating closed-loop systems in which carbon is captured, transformed, and embedded into long-lasting products. By combining Norsk e-Fuel’s expertise in PtL technology with Braskem’s extensive experience in polymers and sustainability, the companies aim to unlock new pathways for sustainable plastics that reduce the climate impact of traditional materials.
Power-to-Liquid Technology at Industrial Scale
Norsk e-Fuel is at the forefront of industrializing PtL technology, which converts fossil-free electricity, water, and captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) into synthetic fuels and chemical feedstocks. These synthetic fuels, or e-Fuels, are designed to replace fossil-based fuels in aviation, shipping, and other sectors while enabling significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The company is actively developing large-scale production facilities, with a vision to have at least three plants operational by 2032. Collectively, these facilities are expected to produce over 200,000 tons of e-Fuels annually. Around 25% of this output could be supplied as e-Naphtha, a highly versatile feedstock that plays a crucial role in the production of plastics.
Lars Bjørn Larsen, Chief Commercial Officer at Norsk e-Fuel, emphasizes the importance of this feedstock: “e-Naphtha is more than a by-product; it is a valuable raw material for creating durable, circular products. By capturing carbon and embedding it into materials that can be reused and recycled, we keep carbon in use and out of the atmosphere.”
Braskem’s Circular Approach
Braskem’s sustainability strategy, “Keeping Carbon in the Loop,” focuses on retaining carbon within products and the economy. The company aims to achieve this through renewable, circular, and carbon-optimized solutions that lower environmental impact while meeting global material demands.
The company already produces I’m green™ polyethylene, a bio-based plastic made from sugarcane ethanol, at an industrial scale. This renewable material demonstrates how circularity and carbon reduction can coexist with high-performance plastics. Braskem also offers mass balance certified solutions for markets where segregated renewable material streams are not yet fully feasible.
Through the potential processing of e-Naphtha into polypropylene and other essential polymers, Braskem intends to expand its portfolio with innovative plastics that have a significantly reduced carbon footprint. Walmir Soller, Vice President for North America, Europe, and Asia (NAMEA) and CEO of Braskem BV, highlights the broader impact: “Plastics are essential to modern life, and by producing them with captured carbon, we keep that carbon in the economy—not in the air. This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation and to building value chains that enable circularity and carbon neutrality.”
Exploring a Circular Plastics Value Chain
The collaboration between Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem will initially focus on developing a framework for integrating e-Naphtha into plastic production. This includes assessing market opportunities, engaging with customers seeking sustainable solutions, and identifying technical and logistical pathways for embedding carbon captured from the atmosphere into high-value products.
The initiative also highlights the growing importance of carbon capture utilization (CCU) in industrial processes. CCU technologies allow carbon to circulate through products instead of being released into the atmosphere, effectively creating a “carbon loop” that transforms emissions into valuable resources. In the context of plastics, this means that the carbon used to produce e-Naphtha and subsequently converted into polymers remains within the product lifecycle, contributing to a truly circular economy.
Industrial Scale and Ambition
Norsk e-Fuel’s industrial vision extends beyond pilot projects. By establishing large-scale PtL production sites, the company aims to supply synthetic fuels to aviation and chemical sectors, demonstrating the scalability of carbon-neutral solutions. Strategic investors and carefully selected partners support the company’s growth, reflecting confidence in its technology and its potential to transform traditional energy and materials markets.
The company’s roadmap foresees significant volumes of e-Fuels, including e-Naphtha, becoming commercially available within the next decade. This aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition industries to renewable, sustainable feedstocks. By making e-Naphtha a core element of the plastics value chain, Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem are creating a pathway for industries traditionally reliant on fossil fuels to pivot toward circular, low-carbon alternatives.
Building a Sustainable Future
The partnership between Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem underscores the growing convergence of energy, chemical, and materials industries around sustainability and circularity. Captured carbon is no longer just a by-product—it is a critical resource for the next generation of materials that combine functionality, durability, and environmental responsibility.
By embedding captured carbon into plastics, the companies aim to demonstrate that sustainability and industrial growth can go hand in hand. This approach not only reduces emissions but also enables new business opportunities by turning waste carbon into a valuable raw material.
Looking ahead, the collaboration will focus on technical development, market analysis, and engagement with stakeholders across the plastics industry. Together, Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem are laying the groundwork for a new era of circular materials, where carbon is kept in use rather than lost to the atmosphere, supporting both climate goals and economic growth.
About Norsk e-Fuel
Founded in 2019, Norsk e-Fuel is dedicated to driving the transition to renewable aviation fuels through the industrial production of PtL-based e-Fuels. Using CO₂ and water as feedstocks, the company develops large-scale facilities to produce sustainable fuels for aviation and other sectors. With strategic investors and partners, Norsk e-Fuel is poised to bring PtL technology to industrial scale and establish new value chains for low-carbon fuels.
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