Syensqo (Brussels, Belgium) and Ardent Technologies (New Castle, Del.) announced the formalization of their strategic partnership, building upon more than two years of successful collaboration in advancing carbon capture and olefin-paraffin separation solutions. The partnership includes a licensing agreement and establishes Syensqo as a strategic supply chain partner to Ardent, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ commitment to driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies.
This partnership combines Syensqo’s world-class materials science expertise and industrial scale with Ardent’s innovative Optiperm membrane carbon capture and olefin-paraffin separation solutions. As part of this collaboration, Syensqo supplies specialty materials essential for Ardent’s high-performance membrane modules and systems.
The relationship extends beyond supply chain collaboration, with Syensqo having made a direct investment in Ardent’s Series A funding round, demonstrating strong confidence in the company’s technology and growth potential. The collaboration strengthens both companies’ positions in the rapidly evolving energy transition landscape, with Syensqo committing to support Ardent’s ambitious scaling plans with a supply of tailored materials.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to accelerate the energy transition,” said Erica Nemser, CEO of Ardent “Syensqo’s commitment as an investor and now as a strategic supply chain partner not only validates our technology but also provides us with the industrial backbone needed to scale our solutions rapidly and reliably.”
“Our collaboration with Ardent aligns perfectly with our dedication to developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future,” said Peter Browning, President of the Specialty Polymers Business at Syensqo. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to investing in and scaling breakthrough technologies that will play a crucial role in the global energy transition.”
The strategic partnership will focus on scaling up production capabilities and strengthening the supply chain infrastructure needed to meet growing market demand for Ardent’s Optiperm™ product line. Both companies are committed to maintaining their positions at the forefront of sustainable technology development and deployment.