United Kingdomplasticenergy.com
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Plastic Energy is a technology company focused on advanced chemical recycling of end-of-life plastics. It develops and operates facilities that use its Thermal Anaerobic Conversion (TAC) process to convert mixed, hard-to-recycle plastic waste into a recycled hydrocarbon oil marketed as TACOIL.
TACOIL is supplied to petrochemical crackers as an alternative to fossil naphtha to make new polymers for packaging and other applications, enabling certified circular plastics within existing value chains. The company collaborates with major polymer producers through supply agreements and joint ventures, with industrial-scale operations proven in Spain and additional projects in development in Europe and beyond. Its activities aim to increase resource efficiency and reduce reliance on virgin fossil feedstocks in the plastics and chemicals sector.
chemXplore tracks 8 projects involving Plastic Energy, of which one is active.
Besides this one, the record holds 3 completed projects, 3 on hold and 1 without a phase.
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Stake in Grandpuits recycling plant transferred to full ownership; plant uses TAC™ technology under licence and recycles 15,000 t/yr.
Grandpuits converts hard-to-recycle household plastics into pyrolysis oil at 15,000 t/yr capacity; production began March 2026 and feedstock supply was secured in 2023.
New 15,000 t/yr advanced recycling plant now producing TACOIL from hard-to-recycle plastics, feeding petrochemical sites to make high-quality, food- and medical-grade plastics.
TACFILLER, a sustainable carbon black alternative, cuts emissions by 89%, aiding the rubber industry in meeting environmental targets and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The plant produces TACOIL™ from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, aiming for full commercial operations and supporting EU recycling goals.
Plastic Energy's recycling tech cuts CO2 emissions by up to 89% compared to incineration, per new LCA study by Sphera.
The plant in Johor will convert end-of-life plastics into pyrolysis oil, supporting a circular economy and sustainable plastics production, operational by 2026.
The new unit will produce 30,000 tons of recycled plastic annually by 2026, supporting high-performance packaging. It aligns with the goal of 1 million tons of circular polymers by 2030 and maintains 250 jobs.
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