The SWEETWOODS consortium recently had a successful review meeting in Brussels, where external experts confirmed that the project is progressing well. The project's periodic report for the first 18 months was accepted by the BBI JU, showing significant advancements in lignin and cellulosic sugars applications. The construction of the flagship plant is complete, with only key equipment installation remaining. However, due to COVID-19, the delivery of some equipment has been delayed. Nonetheless, preparations are in place to begin commissioning as soon as pandemic-related restrictions are lifted.
SWEETWOODS consortium had a productive review meeting in Brussels at the beginning of March where external experts took a closer look at our progress and confirmed that SWEETWOODS project is on track.
SWEETWOODS project periodic report for the first 18 months was accepted by the BBI JU. With the first 18 months a lot of progress with novel lignin and cellulosic sugars applications has been made.
As of today, SWEETWOODS flagship plant construction works have been finished and key equipment installation is nearly completed.
Although due to COVID-19 pandemics delivery of certain equipment and instruments have been delayed, nevertheless all preparations are in place to start with commissioning as soon as pandemic related restrictions allow.