PACE_EU

PACE aims to demonstrate a full-scale, first-of-its-kind retrofitted biorefinery for the valorisation of second-generation organic sidestreams into high-value bio-based chemicals, specifically medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). 

The project will upgrade an existing potato processing facility and convert potato juice into sustainable alternatives to petro- and oleo-based chemicals. Operating at industrial scale, it will validate the production and application of bio-based MCFAs across key sectors, ensuring compliance with market requirements, while applying a zero-waste approach and cost-efficient retrofitting to enhance circularity and resource efficiency.