- The Teesside plant will be operational in 2022 and process 80,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year.
- The project received £4.42m from the UK Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
- Mura signed a global licensing agreement with KBR Inc. and partnered with Igus GmbH and Wood.
- HydroPRS™ uses supercritical steam to convert plastics back into oils and chemicals.
Teesside Plant Construction
Construction has begun on the world's first commercial-scale plant using the HydroPRS™ process in Teesside, UK. The plant, set to be operational in 2022, will process 80,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. This project aims to serve as a blueprint for global expansion, targeting one million tonnes of capacity by 2025.
Government and Financial Support
The Teesside project received £4.42 million from the UK Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund under the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging programme. This funding supports the development of advanced recycling technologies to meet government targets for recycled plastics.
Strategic Partnerships
Mura has formed several strategic partnerships to support the global deployment of HydroPRS™. In January, Mura signed a licensing agreement with KBR Inc., which also invested in the company. Igus GmbH has partnered with Mura through a strategic investment to support the Teesside plant. Wood has been appointed as the EPC contractor for the project.
HydroPRS™ Technology
HydroPRS™ (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling Solution) uses supercritical steam to convert plastics back into the oils and chemicals from which they were made. This process can recycle all forms of plastic, including those currently deemed unrecyclable, and can be repeated indefinitely without degrading the material quality. The technology aims to create a circular economy for plastics, reducing the need for fossil fuel extraction and significantly cutting CO2 emissions.
Environmental Impact
Plastic waste is a significant environmental challenge, with 350 million tonnes produced annually worldwide. The HydroPRS™ process offers a scalable solution to this problem, potentially eliminating up to 120,000 tonnes of CO2 per year at the Teesside plant compared to incineration. The technology also supports global brands in meeting their sustainability targets by providing a method to recycle all types of plastic waste.
