By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : August 28, 2025 9:40 am
At full capacity, Citroniq’s planned three-facility platform could reduce domestic polypropylene-related emissions by 20 percent
ABB has entered into a landmark supply agreement with Citroniq Chemicals to deliver advanced automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions for the world’s first commercial-scale, 100 percent bio-based polypropylene facility in Nebraska, USA. This pioneering project marks a significant step toward decarbonizing one of the hardest-to-abate industrial sectors—plastics.
Polypropylene is a versatile material used in countless everyday products, including food and beverage packaging, automotive parts, medical devices, and consumer goods. Citroniq’s facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2029, will produce fully certified biogenic polypropylene sourced from the US corn-based ethanol industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional, fossil-based plastics.
At full capacity, Citroniq’s planned three-facility platform could reduce domestic polypropylene-related emissions by 20 percent, permanently capturing up to three million tonnes of CO₂ annually in solid pellets.
“Our collaboration with ABB is a critical step toward building a world-class, advanced manufacturing facility that can transform the plastics industry,” said Mel Badheka, President and Co-Founder of Citroniq Chemicals. “ABB’s proven expertise in automation and digitalization is essential for a project of this scale and complexity.”
Upon final investment decision, ABB will provide its ABB Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system, advanced process control, digital simulation technologies, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and engineering services. These integrated solutions will optimize design, delivery, and long-term operations of the facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and reliability.
“We are proud to support Citroniq in creating a sustainable plastics manufacturing platform in the US,” said Per Erik Holsten, President of ABB Energy Industries. “Through our integrated automation and electrification technologies, we aim to help decarbonize polypropylene production and contribute to a low-carbon future.”
With more than 140 years of innovation and a global workforce of 110,000 employees, ABB is a leader in electrification and automation, helping industries improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Citroniq, meanwhile, is pioneering the world’s only carbon-negative polypropylene platform, combining renewable ethanol feedstocks with proven technologies to permanently sequester carbon and help industries meet their net-zero goals.
ABB and Citroniq partner to build world’s first 100% bio-based polypropylene facility in US
ABB has entered into a landmark supply agreement with Citroniq Chemicals to deliver advanced automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions for the world’s first commercial-scale, 100 percent bio-based polypropylene facility in Nebraska, USA. This pioneering project marks a significant step toward decarbonizing one of the hardest-to-abate industrial sectors—plastics.
Polypropylene is a versatile material used in countless everyday products, including food and beverage packaging, automotive parts, medical devices, and consumer goods. Citroniq’s facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2029, will produce fully certified biogenic polypropylene sourced from the US corn-based ethanol industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional, fossil-based plastics.
At full capacity, Citroniq’s planned three-facility platform could reduce domestic polypropylene-related emissions by 20 percent, permanently capturing up to three million tonnes of CO₂ annually in solid pellets.
“Our collaboration with ABB is a critical step toward building a world-class, advanced manufacturing facility that can transform the plastics industry,” said Mel Badheka, President and Co-Founder of Citroniq Chemicals. “ABB’s proven expertise in automation and digitalization is essential for a project of this scale and complexity.”
Upon final investment decision, ABB will provide its ABB Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system, advanced process control, digital simulation technologies, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and engineering services. These integrated solutions will optimize design, delivery, and long-term operations of the facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and reliability.
“We are proud to support Citroniq in creating a sustainable plastics manufacturing platform in the US,” said Per Erik Holsten, President of ABB Energy Industries. “Through our integrated automation and electrification technologies, we aim to help decarbonize polypropylene production and contribute to a low-carbon future.”
With more than 140 years of innovation and a global workforce of 110,000 employees, ABB is a leader in electrification and automation, helping industries improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Citroniq, meanwhile, is pioneering the world’s only carbon-negative polypropylene platform, combining renewable ethanol feedstocks with proven technologies to permanently sequester carbon and help industries meet their net-zero goals.