- Construction starts in 2023 with commissioning in 2025.
- The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually.
- Total investment is estimated at €230 million.
- Carbios and Indorama Ventures are key partners.
Project Overview
Carbios has obtained the building permit and operating authorization for the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France. The plant will be built on a 13.7-hectare site adjacent to Indorama Ventures' existing PET production plant. Construction is set to begin in 2023, with commissioning scheduled for 2025.
Key Figures
Once operational, the plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, equivalent to 2 billion colored PET bottles or 2.5 billion PET food trays. The project is expected to create 150 direct and indirect jobs in the region. The total investment for the plant is estimated at €230 million, with funding from Carbios, Indorama Ventures, French state subsidies, and the Grand-Est Region.
Environmental Impact
The plant is designed to maximize circularity and minimize its carbon footprint, particularly in terms of energy consumption and water recycling. Carbios' biorecycling technology can process complex waste that conventional methods cannot, producing food-grade products and enhancing waste supply flexibility.
Strategic Location and Supply
Located near the borders with Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg, the plant's strategic location ensures a robust supply of waste. Carbios has secured an initial supply source by winning part of the CITEO tender for the biorecycling of multilayer food trays, handling 30% of the tonnage proposed by CITEO.
Funding and Partnerships
In July 2023, Carbios completed a capital increase of approximately €141 million, the largest on Euronext Growth since 2015. Indorama Ventures plans to contribute around €110 million, with additional funding from French state subsidies and the Grand-Est Region. The project is a collaborative effort involving more than 80 engineers, both internally and externally.
