Infinium and Borealis partner to create low-carbon plastics

Leading e-fuels provider Infinium has partnered with Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions, to create low-carbon-footprint plastics from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This collaboration introduces Infinium’s eNaphtha, a sustainable feedstock alternative, which will be used by Borealis to produce polyolefins, commonly found in consumer goods like packaging, apparel, and medical devices.

Infinium’s eNaphtha, produced at its Project Pathfinder facility in the U.S. state of Texas, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional fossil-based naphtha. The partnership with Borealis is expected to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in plastic production, aligning with global sustainability goals. The first commercial shipment of eNaphtha was sent from the U.S. to Borealis’ facility in Finland in May 2024.

“We are excited to be using Infinium eNaphtha to expand our portfolio of sustainable products,” said Mirjam Mayer, VP, Circular Economy Solutions, Borealis. “Atmospheric carbon is a strategic element of the Borealis Circular Cascade approach to foster the transition toward greater circularity in plastics and carbon. It allows us to serve the needs of our customers while reducing their carbon footprints. Through this collaboration with Infinium we show that atmospheric carbon, obtained by effectively capturing and storing carbon emissions in products during their lifetime, can constitute a circular building block for the future. This is one of the ways Borealis is reinventing essentials for sustainable living.” 

This initiative is part of Borealis’ Circular Cascade approach, aiming to enhance circularity in plastics and carbon use while reducing environmental impact. The partnership demonstrates how innovative solutions can meet the growing demand for sustainable products.