Corden BioChem to open in 2026 Romanian bioethanol plant taken over from Clariant

Corden BioChem, an expert in industrial biotechnology, could resume production at the bioethanol factory it took over from Swiss Clariant in southern Romania (or "Lesser Wallachia" as indicated by the company) at Podari, after the Competition Council authorised the takeover of the steam and electricity supplier.

The company announced on its website that the Podari factory will become operational in 2026.