Construction of a new plant at the Bitterfeld location (DE) for manufacturing bio-based speciality chemicals: with ethenolysis, Verbio provides the market with the bio-based speciality chemicals methyl 9-decenoate (9-DAME) and 1-decene, used as key components in a wide range of applications: 9-DAME is a component of detergents and cleaning agents and serves as a raw material for lubricants and polymers. 1-decene is an important basis for products in the field of high-performance lubricants used in modern engines, gearboxes and wind turbines. The Bitterfeld plant will have a nominal annual capacity of 32,000 tonnes of 9-DAME and 17,000 tonnes of 1-decene. The objective is to manufacture 60,000 tonnes of renewable products for the chemical industry annually. Verbio plans to commission the plant in 2025 and commence regular production in 2026.