BTG BioLiquids
BTG BioLiquids (Enschede, Netherlands) licenses proprietary fast-pyrolysis technology, spun out of the University of Twente in 2007, that converts biomass residues into FPBO for biofuel producers, biobased chemical manufacturers, and industrial heat customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersEnschede, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What BTG BioLiquids does
BTG BioLiquids BV is a Netherlands-based (Enschede) private limited company founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the University of Twente, commercializing fast-pyrolysis technology developed at the university since 1987. The company designs and licenses proprietary reactor and process technology that converts biomass residues into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO), a renewable feedstock used in sustainable transport fuels, biobased chemicals, and industrial heat applications. Its reference asset is the Empyro Hengelo plant, operating since 2015 at approximately 20 million litres per year, where Twence supplies feedstock and BTG's licensed technology underpins production.
The company's business model centers on licensing its pyrolysis know-how and delivering engineering packages to plant developers and EPC partners — including Zeton, Pyrocell (jointly with SET), GFN, and Technip Energies — rather than selling FPBO directly at scale. Customers and end users fall into four groups: biomass owners seeking new revenue streams for residues, biofuel producers, biobased chemical manufacturers, and industrial heat consumers. FPBO has been validated under the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED2) and the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), supporting offtake economics for licensees.
Strategic activity in 2025 indicates a pivot toward higher-value renewable fuel verticals: in September 2025 BTG partnered with NanosTech on advanced biofuels from FPBO, and in October 2025 it signed a binding term sheet with Houston American Energy Corp. and Abundia Global Industries Group to deploy its technology at a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Texas. In 2023 the company also completed the basic design study for a pilot pyrolysis fractionation plant intended to upgrade FPBO into marine biofuels and biobased chemicals. The organization remains small (1–10 employees) under Managing Director Gerhard Muggen.
BTG BioLiquids firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BTG BioLiquids
- Legal name
- BTG BioLiquids BV
- Website
- https://btg-btl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- BTG BioLiquids (Enschede, Netherlands) licenses proprietary fast-pyrolysis technology, spun out of the University of Twente in 2007, that converts biomass residues into FPBO for biofuel producers, biobased chemical manufacturers, and industrial heat customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BTG BioLiquids industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biomass Conversion Technology
- NAICS
- Petrochemical Manufacturing (325110), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241)
- SIC
- Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Waste Pyrolysis (Plastics/tires/biomass-to-oil/char) (EUAAAKAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy Recovery & Power Island Systems (Boilers, turbines, generators, condensers) (EUAAAKAL), Biofuel Co-products & Byproduct Processing (DDGS, Glycerin, CO2, Lignin) (EUAAAHAJ), Gasification & Pyrolysis-to-Power (Waste/Biomass Advanced Thermal) (EUACAIAL), Biomass & Waste-to-Energy Plant EPC (EUAEAAAI)
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Where BTG BioLiquids is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Enschede
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BTG BioLiquids business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fast Pyrolysis Plant Delivery: BTG Bioliquids delivers FPBO production plants to industrial partners. The company designs and commercializes fast pyrolysis technology, providing production facilities that convert biomass into bio-oil.
- Technology Licensing and Co-development: Licensing of proprietary fast pyrolysis technology to partners for biomass-to-liquid and sustainable aviation fuel projects. Revenue generated through technology licensing arrangements with strategic partners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
BTG BioLiquids product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BTG BioLiquids develops and commercializes fast pyrolysis technology and delivers custom-engineered production plants that convert sustainable biomass residues (sawdust, sunflower husk, roadside grass, straw) into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO). The company licenses its proprietary pyrolysis technology to industrial partners, energy companies, and biomass owners, with by-products including heat (steam) and power (electricity).
Product overview
BTG Bioliquids operates as a fast pyrolysis technology provider offering a unified portfolio centered on producing Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO) from sustainable biomass residues. The portfolio consists of core technology (FPBO production), reference installations (Empyro Hengelo plant), technology licensing services, and three market applications (sustainable transport fuels, biobased chemicals, and heat). Recent partnerships with Houston American Energy/Abundia and NanosTech extend the offering into advanced biofuels and SAF production, while the pilot pyrolysis fractionation plant project targets marine biofuels and biochemicals using pyrolytic sugars and lignin fractions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fast Pyrolysis Production Plants Custom-engineered FPBO production plants designed to fit the scale and logistics of each customer's biomass feedstock. Each plant applies thermochemical decomposition of biomass through rapid heating at 450-600°C in the absence of oxygen to produce a homogeneous bio-oil energy carrier, with by-products including heat (steam) and power (electricity).
- Fast Pyrolysis Technology Licensing Licensing of BTG's proprietary fast pyrolysis technology to partners, including engineering, process design, and operational support. Enables licensees to convert biomass residues into FPBO for sustainable transport fuels, biobased chemicals, and industrial heat applications.
- Empyro Hengelo Reference Plant The world's first commercial-scale 24/7 FPBO plant, operational since 2015 in Hengelo, Netherlands. Produces 20 million litres of FPBO annually and serves as a reference installation demonstrating BTG's technology at industrial scale.
Quantifiable outcome
- First commercial-scale 24/7 FPBO plant in the world operating since 2015
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BTG BioLiquids
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BTG BioLiquids technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
BTG BioLiquids partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Houston American Energy Corp. / Abundia Global Impact GroupcoreBTG Bioliquids signed a binding term sheet with Houston American Energy and its subsidiary Abundia Global Impact Group to jointly develop biomass-to-liquids and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects using fast pyrolysis technology. Projects will be located at Cedar Port site in Texas. This partnership advances BTG Bioliquids' entry into the US sustainable aviation fuel market.
- NanosTech Technology & Innovations Ltd.coreBTG Bioliquids partnered with Canada-based NanosTech to produce advanced drop-in biofuels using combined biomass conversion and Aquaprocessing technologies. This partnership enables upgrading of challenging bio-oils into drop-in diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, providing a scalable end-to-end advanced biofuels solution.
- TwencecoreTwence is a partner and operator of the Empyro Hengelo plant, the first commercial-scale 24/7 FPBO plant in the world. Twence operates the facility that produces 20 million litres of FPBO per year to replace natural gas in steam boiler production.
- Pyrocell (Setra Group)minorPyrocell, a company of Setra Group, is listed as a partner. Pyrocell operates a fast pyrolysis plant in Sweden, converting biomass into bio-oil.
- Green Fuel Nordic (GFN)minorGreen Fuel Nordic (GFN) is a partner of BTG Bioliquids, operating fast pyrolysis bio-oil production facilities in Finland.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
BTG BioLiquids competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BTG BioLiquids social profiles
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Valuation estimate
BTG BioLiquids leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BTG BioLiquids funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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BTG BioLiquids M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BTG BioLiquids
What does BTG BioLiquids do?
BTG BioLiquids develops and commercializes fast pyrolysis technology and delivers custom-engineered production plants that convert sustainable biomass residues (sawdust, sunflower husk, roadside grass, straw) into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO). The company licenses its proprietary pyrolysis technology to industrial partners, energy companies, and biomass owners, with by-products including heat (steam) and power (electricity).
Is BTG BioLiquids a public or private company?
BTG BioLiquids is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was BTG BioLiquids founded?
BTG BioLiquids was founded in 2007. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is BTG BioLiquids based?
BTG BioLiquids is headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does BTG BioLiquids make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Fast Pyrolysis Plant Delivery is the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing and Co-development.
Does BTG BioLiquids have an API?
No public API is recorded for BTG BioLiquids.
What industry is BTG BioLiquids in?
BTG BioLiquids's product category is Biomass Conversion Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAKAF, Waste Pyrolysis (Plastics/tires/biomass-to-oil/char), with a secondary code of EUAAAKAL, Energy Recovery & Power Island Systems (Boilers, turbines, generators, condensers). Its NAICS code is 325110 and its SIC code is 8731.