- Vitol will supply Braskem with pyrolysis oil from WPU's chemical recycling process in Denmark.
- Braskem aims to sell 1 million tons of products with recycled material and recover 1.5 million tons of plastic by 2030.
- WPU's technology processes ISCC-certified end-of-life plastic with minimal sorting required.
- The agreement supports Braskem's circular economy goals and sustainability targets.
Agreement Overview
Braskem and Vitol S.A. have entered into an agreement for the supply of circular feedstock derived from plastic waste. Vitol will provide Braskem Netherlands B.V. with pyrolysis oil produced through chemical recycling at WPU - Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S facilities in Denmark.
Chemical Recycling Process
Chemical recycling complements traditional mechanical recycling by recovering plastic waste unsuitable for mechanical methods and converting it into valuable raw materials for the chemical industry. This process offers an alternative to fossil fuel-based feedstock.
Braskem's Circular Economy Goals
The agreement with Vitol supports Braskem's efforts to enhance the circularity of its products globally. It is part of the Wenew ecosystem, which consolidates Braskem's circular economy initiatives across four pillars: products, education, technology, and circular design. By 2030, Braskem aims to sell 1 million tons of products containing recycled material and recover 1.5 million tons of plastic from the environment.
WPU's Role and Technology
WPU - Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S, founded in 2019 and based in Denmark, utilizes a proprietary batch technology that can handle various types of plastic waste with minimal sorting. The process ensures high sustainability by using gas from production to power the reactors, and only ISCC-certified end-of-life plastic is processed.
