Versalis (ENI)
EMEA
San Donato Milanese
,
Italy
Multinational
FOUNDED
2012
HEADCOUNT
5001-10000
FUNDING
Subsidiary
Keywords:
fermentation, enzymes, lignocellulose, biofuels, bioplastics
BUSINESS
Eni's chemical company producing polymers, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. Growing portfolio in renewable chemistry including advanced bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core in parts; ENI's chemical subsidiary with a dedicated Biotech Business Unit. Owns PROESA technology for cellulosic ethanol via enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation, operating the world's first industrial PROESA plant at Crescentino. JV with Genomatica for bio-butadiene via fermentation-derived 1,3-BDO. Acquired DSM's enzyme technology for 2G sugars and Novamont (bioplastics). R&D centers in Novara and Rivalta Scrivia focused on fermentation platforms and renewable biochemicals."
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
fermentation (PROESA); biorefining
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
bioethanol (advanced); recycled and renewable polymers; chemical intermediates