- The plant will have an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes.
- Construction is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.
- Source One Plastics will supply the majority of the feedstock.
- MoReTec technology produces pyrolysis oil and gas.
Project Overview
LyondellBasell has decided to build its first industrial-scale catalytic advanced recycling demonstration plant in Wesseling, Germany. The plant will utilize the company's proprietary MoReTec technology to convert post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock for new plastic materials. The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes and aims to recycle the plastic packaging waste generated by over 1.2 million German citizens annually. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
Feedstock Supply
Source One Plastics, a joint venture between LyondellBasell and 23 Oaks Investments, will supply the majority of the processed plastic waste feedstock. The advanced recycled feedstock produced by the MoReTec facility will be used for the production of polymers under the CirculenRevive product line, suitable for various applications including medical and food packaging.
MoReTec Technology
The MoReTec technology produces pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis gas. Pyrolysis oil serves as a substitute for fossil-based materials in polymer production. Unlike typical processes where pyrolysis gas is consumed as fuel, MoReTec technology recovers the gas for polymer production, displacing fossil-based feedstocks and reducing CO2 emissions. The proprietary catalyst technology also lowers process temperature, reduces energy consumption, and improves yield, allowing the process to be powered by renewable electricity.
Environmental Impact
The MoReTec technology offers a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based processes. The recovery of pyrolysis gas as feedstock, reduced energy demand, electrical heating design, displacement of fossil-feedstocks, and recovery of waste plastic from incineration or landfill contribute to this environmental advantage, making MoReTec a unique value proposition.
