A unique ecosystem

A unique combination of elements

Agro / Feedstock Chemistry / The chain Connections to all the world Playing field for innovation Plenty of sustainable energy Knowledge and human capital
Why we can change
the nature of chemistry

Because we linked up all businesses

and initiatives that work towards a
green chemical sector. We are the
incubator for green chemistry based
on our unique ecosystem.
Chemport Europe is linked up with:

Agro / Feedstock
The region has a well-organised agricultural sector that produces
sugar beet, potatoes and other crops in a highly efficient manner.
There is no other part in
the world that rivals the yield per hectare that is achieved here.
Integrated Chemical Clusters
The chemical sector has operated out of Chemport Europe since time
immemorial. Resulting in a integrated systems for e.g. nitrogen,
hydrogen and heat. There is
also a central wastewater purification system.
Connections to the world
Supply of raw materials, transport of products to all global markets.
Innovation
The atmosphere in Chemport Europe is characterised by curiosity and
hunger for knowledge. The area is a playing field where research and
experiments guarantee
a flow of innovative ideas for products and applications.
Sustainable energy
Chemport Europe already obtains a large part of the required heat and
energy
from sustainable sources.
Knowledge and human capital
The region harbours a leading university and several universities of
applied sciences. There are also testing sites where research is carried
out into new products and applications.
Productivity

The agricultural businesses W.A. Scholten started up 24 factories,

in the area of potato flour, potato malt 1839
wine, strawboard, sugar and peat litter.
in Chemport Europe excel
in productivity. In other
words, green raw materials
are available in abundance
at competitive prices. The incorporation of the fourth sugar
cooperative, via CSM the predecessor 1914
of the biotechnology company Corbion.

Incorporation of the Aardappel Zetmeel

Verkoopbureau, the predecessor 1919
of Avebe.
Two chemical clusters
Construction of a nylon factory
Algemene Kunstzijde Unie (AKU), 1951
predecessor of AkzoNobel in Emmen.

Delfzijl and Emmen are two

important chemical clusters
of Chemport Europe. Start Salt, Soda and Chlorine
1958
production in Delfzijl.

Discovery of the largest gas field in

West Europe under the Province 1959
of Groningen.

Pilot plant for super-strong fibre ‘Twaron’

in Emmen. 1976
Top quality research
Avebe/Solanic is the first to manage to
extract high-grade protein from potato juice. 2007

The Nobel Prize for

Ben Feringa of
Groningen University First large-scale biomethanol production
2008
by BioMCN.
underlines
that research in
Chemport Europe is at
the leading edge.
Designated as European best-practice
region for ‘sustainable chemicals’. 2015

The Dutch chemist Prof Dr Ben Feringa

(RUG) was awarded the Nobel Prize 2016
for Chemistry.
Human capital
young, talented and inquisitive

The area of green chemistry has only been

charted to a limited extent. There is plenty to
discover, research and find out.
Consequently, curiosity and an investigative
attitude are essential. These traits are
available in abundance in the University,
universities of applied sciences and the
many vocational institutes in the region.
Campus Groningen | The hotspot for research, innovation and start-up
businesses
Together with the other knowledge institutes around Chemport Europe, Campus
Groningen guarantees the availability of top talent at all levels. The combination of lively
city centres and the peace and quiet of the countryside makes for an extremely pleasant
place to live.
Students Percentage of ShanghaiRanking 2016 Research programmes Awarded
in academies inhabitants of University of focused specifically on Nobel Prizes:
and universities: Groningen with higher Groningen: bio-based
education: developments:

>55.000 44% 72 8 3
 Providing everything
to go green
Corn
Sugar beet Wheat Green feed Potatoes Rapeseed Grass

28,000 117,000 301,000 74,000 14,000 620,000 The chemistry of the future is sustainable
hectares hectares hectares hectares hectares hectares
chemistry - renewable raw materials are on
Sources of platform molecules for the chemical industry the march and processes are optimised, the
required energy is increasingly generated by
wind, solar and sustainable heat.
Triple helix | All share the same ambition The law of creating possibilities

Businesses, educational institutes and government have joined forces Your plans quickly become reality in Chemport
to turn Chemport Europe into a success. Europe. The government and nature organisations
support the rapid transition to green chemistry that
is taking place in Chemport Europe.

Government
• Policy
• Regulations
• Permits
• Infrastructure
• Launch customer
Business acumen
• Innovation
Education • Business
• Knowledge • Employement
• Research • Economic impulse
• Facilities • Market demand
Integrated and connected
Connections

Businesses
 Feedstock in Chemport Europe

The supply of green raw materials, such

as potatoes, sugar beet, grass, woody
biomass and grain is guaranteed at
competitive prices

“For AkzoNobel, Chemport Europe is the centre of our

innovation programme, to develop and implement bio-
based/renewable chemicals and energy. It is an
excellent location for an integrated approach to bio-
refinery, green chemistry and green energy.”
Marco Waas, Director RD&I and Technology at AkzoNobel
Join us to change the nature of chemistry