LSIWC Strengthens Latvia’s Role in the Global Development of Bioeconomy and Lignin Innovation
In June 2025, the International Lignin Institute (ILI), of which the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry is a member, announced a major step forward in the implementation of its pilot programme. A newly published press release highlights four priority application areas that have shown significant progress in lignin utilization: phenolic resins, polyurethanes, dispersants, and rubber compounds. These very same application areas are expected to gain importance in Latvia in the coming years, as a commercial-scale biorefinery is planned in Valmiera, led by Fibenol Latvia, a subsidiary of the...