Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is a flexible and diversified pilot plant for the development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of biobased processes and products. It operates at kilogram to multi ton scale and aims at closing the critical gap between scientific feasibility and industrial application of new biotechnological processes.

The Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant in a one-stop-shop that performs the entire value chain in a single plant, from the biomass green resource up to the final bioproduct. The pilot plant is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform biomass pretreatment, biocatalysis, fermentation, up- and downstream purification and green chemistry. It focuses on conversion of biomass (a.o. agricultural crops and by-products, industrial side streams) into biochemicals, biomaterials, biofuels and other bioproducts.

The Pilot Plant is situated in the Port of Ghent in Belgium. It is an independent, open innovation pilot plant and is accessible for companies and research institutions throughout the world.

Biotechnology

Renewable Energy

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Wim Soetaert

Karel De Winter

Hendrik Waegeman

The Bioprocess Engineering Team at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling up bioprocesses from the laboratory to production levels. They utilize advanced technologies to explore biomass conversion methods, oversee fermentation and purification processes, and ensure efficient, sustainable production of biobased products. This team plays a crucial role in bridging scientific research and industrial application, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to advance the biotechnological landscape.

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