What Ekobenz does

Ekobenz Sp. z o.o. is a Poland-based synthetic biofuel producer founded in 2006 in Lublin that operates a proprietary catalytic conversion platform to transform renewable ethanol into three core products: liquid biohydrocarbons (biobenzine), Bio LPG (bio propane-butane), and aromatic biohydrocarbons. The technology was developed in-house, with laboratory research beginning in 2010 and industrial-scale production launching at the company's Bogumiłów plant (Kleszczów commune) in October 2018, achieving reported production emissions of approximately 2 g CO2eq/MJ. The product set is engineered as drop-in replacements for fossil counterparts — Bio LPG is interchangeable with commercial LPG in all existing installations, and liquid biohydrocarbons can be blended with gasoline in ratios up to 85:15, meeting EURO6 emission requirements without sulfur or phosphorus content.

Revenue mechanics combine direct B2B sales to fuel distributors in at least six European countries (Poland, UK, Sweden, Spain, Germany, France) with a channel-partner model anchored by an exclusive distribution agreement with UGI International, the world's leading LPG distributor. The company serves three primary customer segments: fuel distributors/energy brands seeking EU RED II-compliant biocomponents (e.g., AvantiGas, Kosan Gas), industrial chemical buyers of aromatic biohydrocarbons (used in solvents, paints, coatings, lubricants), and motorsport — specifically as an ASCAS-approved supplier of Advanced Sustainable Components for Formula 1 racing fuels from the 2026 season. Pricing follows a quote-based B2B model; the company holds ISCC, REDCert, KZR INiG, and BETA certifications that validate renewable origin and enable EU sustainability compliance. Reported 2024 revenue was EUR 13 million, and on October 22, 2025 a preliminary agreement was signed for acquisition by Swedish energy company Lantmännen Energi AB.

Name

Ekobenz

Legal name

Ekobenz Sp. z o. o.

Website

https://ekobenz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ekobenz is a Poland-based synthetic biofuel producer that uses proprietary catalytic conversion technology to transform renewable ethanol into bio LPG, liquid biohydrocarbons, and aromatic biohydrocarbons for European fuel distributors, energy brands, and motorsport applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofuel Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biofuel Upgrading, Hydrotreating & Refining (Co-processing, Isomerization) (EUAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Synthetic biofuels production
• Catalytic ethanol conversion
• Renewable fuel manufacturing
• Bio LPG production
• Biocomponent fuels

Headquarters

HQ city

Lublin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Biofuel Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of liquid biohydrocarbons, Bio LPG, and aromatic biohydrocarbons produced through proprietary catalytic conversion technology. Company achieved EUR 13 million in revenues in 2024.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ekobenz manufactures synthetic biofuels from renewable ethanol at an industrial-scale plant in Bogumiłów, Poland, using proprietary catalytic conversion technology. Its product portfolio comprises three biocomponent products — Liquid Biohydrocarbons (Biobenzine), Bio LPG (Bio Propane-Butane), and Aromatic Biohydrocarbons — which are drop-in replacements for fossil fuels in existing infrastructure, certified under ISCC, REDCert, KZR INiG, and ASCAS systems, and meeting EURO6 emission requirements.

Product overview

Ekobenz is a Polish-based ethanol technology developer and producer of synthetic fuels derived from renewable sources. The company operates a production plant in Bogumiłów using proprietary catalytic conversion technology to transform ethyl alcohol into three main biocomponent products: Liquid Biohydrocarbons (biobenzine), Bio LPG (Bio Propane-Butane), and Aromatic Biohydrocarbons. The product portfolio forms an integrated offering where ethanol is the raw material processed through catalytic conversion to produce fuel alternatives that meet EU sustainability requirements and can replace fossil fuel counterparts. The company holds ASCAS certification for Formula 1 racing fuel supply and generated EUR 13 million in revenues in 2024 before being acquired by Lantmännen Energi AB in October 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquid Biohydrocarbons (Biobenzine) Synthetic fuel derived from renewable ethanol through proprietary catalytic conversion, with chemical composition identical to gasoline. Has high calorific value (~43 MJ/kg), contains no sulfur or phosphorus compounds, meets EURO6 emission requirements, and can be mixed with gasoline in proportions up to 85%:15%. Used as a drop-in biofuel component for spark-ignition vehicles and fuel distributors.
• Bio LPG (Bio Propane-Butane) Biogas propane-butane mixture produced through catalytic conversion of ethanol, with identical chemical and physical properties to commercial LPG. Can be used in all existing LPG installations without modifications, serving transport, industry, and agriculture sectors. Distributed to European markets through UGI International partnership.
• Aromatic Biohydrocarbons Hydrocarbon mixture containing mainly aromatic compounds, separated during distillation from the catalytic conversion production process. Used as biocomponent of solvents, paints, coatings, and lubricants, and as raw material in the chemical industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2 g CO2eq/MJ low CO2 emissions from production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AvantiGasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 July 2021Energy brand receiving first deliveries of Bio LPG in Sweden and Great Britain through partnership with UGI International. Part of the UGI International distribution network.
• Kosan GasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 July 2021Energy brand (Danish) receiving first deliveries of Bio LPG through partnership with UGI International. Part of the UGI International distribution network.
• UGI InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 February 2021Exclusive strategic partnership with world's leading LPG distributor to supply Bio LPG to European market through existing distribution channels. Partnership enables access to established distribution networks across Europe. First deliveries reached Sweden and Great Britain in 2021.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Repsol (Renewable Fuels): Repsol produces renewable diesel and biofuels at its Spanish refineries and is investing in synthetic fuels. Comparable to Ekobenz as a European integrated energy company supplying certified biofuels to distribution networks in markets including Spain and France.
• Neste: Neste is the world's largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste and residues. It is comparable to Ekobenz as a major European renewable fuels producer operating at industrial scale and serving fuel distributors under RED II compliance frameworks.
• TotalEnergies (Renewable Fuels division): TotalEnergies operates large-scale renewable fuel production including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biofuels at European refineries. Comparable to Ekobenz as a major European supplier of biocomponents to fuel distributors under RED II mandates.

Others

• SHV Energy: SHV Energy is a major global LPG distributor operating across Europe and elsewhere, including renewable LPG initiatives. Relevant to Ekobenz as a peer in the Bio LPG value chain — comparable as a distribution-side counterpart rather than a producer competitor.

Direct peers

• Primus Green Energy: Primus Green Energy developed proprietary technology to convert alcohols and natural gas into drop-in gasoline and diesel blendstocks. It is directly comparable to Ekobenz in using catalytic processes to convert alcohol feedstocks into gasoline-equivalent hydrocarbons for fuel blending.
• UPM Biofuels: UPM Biofuels produces renewable diesel, naphtha, and bio LPG from wood-based crude tall oil and residue feedstock via hydrotreatment. It is directly comparable to Ekobenz as a European renewable fuels producer delivering drop-in biocomponents (including bio LPG) to fuel distributors under RED II.
• SkyNRG: SkyNRG is a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specialist working with ethanol-to-jet and other renewable pathways to supply certified SAF to airlines. Comparable to Ekobenz as a developer of alcohol-to-hydrocarbon biofuel technology and as a holder of sustainability certifications serving European compliance markets.

Emerging players

• Sunfire: Sunfire is a German company producing e-fuels (e-diesel, e-kerosene, e-naphtha) from green hydrogen and captured CO2. It is comparable to Ekobenz as a European emerging renewable synthetic fuel producer using proprietary process technology to deliver drop-in hydrocarbon fuels.
• Infinium (formerly Greyrock Energy): Infinium produces e-fuels including e-diesel and e-jet from green hydrogen and CO2. Comparable to Ekobenz as an emerging synthetic fuel technology company focused on low-carbon drop-in hydrocarbons competing for the same compliance-fuel demand.
• LanzaTech: LanzaTech uses gas fermentation to convert waste gases into ethanol and then into sustainable aviation fuel and other hydrocarbons. Comparable to Ekobenz in developing alcohol-to-hydrocarbon pathways and certified sustainable fuels for transport applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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