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PET news
All news on
PET
(also known as
Polyethylene terephthalate
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.
RCS Expands with New Recycling Plant in Nordkirchen
Freepoint Eco-Systems and North Sea Port to Develop Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility in Belgium
30 May 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The facility will recycle 80,000 metric tons of plastic annually, with future expansion to 160,000 tons. Construction starts post-permitting in 2025, supporting circular economy and low-carbon goals.
L’OCCITANE and CARBIOS Unveil 100% Enzymatically Recycled PET Bottle
30 May 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
A new PET bottle made from enzymatic recycling showcases a European circular economy, reducing CO2 emissions by 57% and aiming for 100% recycled PET in retail bottles by 2027.
CARBIOS Breaks Ground on PET Biorecycling Plant in France
25 April 2024
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs. It uses enzymatic depolymerization to recycle PET, reducing reliance on oil and supporting a circular economy.
Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France
26 October 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
Coca-Cola Romania Launches In-House rPET Manufacturing
4 October 2023
Polymers
Food
Coca-Cola's new Ploiesti unit produces recycled PET for beverage packaging, supporting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. The investment aligns with Romania's Guarantee-Return System.
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DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
27 June 2023
Base chemistry
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
Carbios and Indorama Ventures to Build PET Biorecycling Plant in France
1 June 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The joint venture will invest €230M to construct a PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with plans to start construction by end of 2023 and commission by 2025.
Veolia PET Germany to Close Rostock Site on Dec 31, 2023
18 May 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The Rostock PET recycling site will close due to market instability and lack of long-term sales agreements, affecting 50 employees. Other sites in Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Hamburg remain operational.
Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Invests in PET Recycling Plant in Belgium
27 March 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Awarded a nine-year contract, the new plant will recycle 27,500 tonnes of PET annually, using advanced technology to handle complex materials and produce high-quality recycled PET.
SUEZ, Loop Industries, and SK Geo Centric to Build Recycled PET Plant in France
16 February 2023
Polymers
The new facility in Saint-Avold, France, will produce 70,000 metric tons of recycled PET annually, creating 200 jobs and reducing CO2 emissions by 255,000 tonnes. Construction starts in 2025.
Plastipak Opens New Recycling Facility in Toledo, Spain
1 November 2022
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new facility converts PET flake into food-grade rPET pellets, producing 20,000 tonnes annually. It features advanced energy-saving tech, including 1800 solar panels, reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
Futurapet Opens PET Recycling Plant in Turkey
11 August 2022
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant in Düzce recycles six million PET bottles daily, producing 90 tons of high-quality PET flakes. The modular design by Herbold Meckesheim ensures efficient, high-performance recycling.
thyssenkrupp to Build Three Polymer Plants for SASA in Turkey
21 February 2022
Polymers
The project includes PET and Co-PET plants with a combined capacity of 416,000 tons/year and a resin plant using MTR® technology. The scope covers engineering, components, and technical services.
Plastipak Invests in Recycled PET Facility in Spain
13 May 2021
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new facility in Toledo will produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 14 jobs. It supports sustainability goals and complies with the Single Use Plastics Directive.
thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
21 April 2020
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility
29 January 2020
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
Carbios Produces First 100% Recycled PET Bottles
27 February 2019
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The company has developed an enzymatic biorecycling process to produce PET bottles from 100% recycled plastic waste, aiming to drive the industry towards a circular economy.
Biffa's New Facility to Create 70 Jobs, Process 3 Million Bottles Daily
16 February 2019
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
A £15m plastics recycling plant in Seaham received planning approval. The facility will double recycling capacity, process 1 billion bottles annually, and start construction in Summer 2019.
CARBIOS and KEM ONE to Develop PET Biorecycling Plant in French Chemical Valley
28 November 2018
Base chemistry
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
A Letter of Intent outlines plans for a PET biorecycling demonstration plant in Saint-Fons, France, aiming to create a circular economy for plastics and fibers using innovative, sustainable technology.
First Virgin PET from Enzymatically Recycled Bottles
12 October 2017
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The production of virgin PET from enzymatically recycled post-consumer bottles has been achieved, confirming the technology's potential for creating a circular economy in PET plastic products.
CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling
27 June 2017
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
DSM Invests in Emmen: Jobs and Environmental Gains
11 June 2015
A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.
JBF Industries Launches Europe's Largest PET Plant in Belgium
30 June 2014
Polymers
The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.
Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer
6 June 2012
Polymers
A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved
26 October 2011
Polymers
The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
Equipolymers Begins PET Production in Germany
16 June 2004
Polymers
The new 175,000 tonne/year PET plant in Schkopau, Germany, started on schedule, increasing total site output to 335,000 tonnes/year, despite claims of a PTA shortage in Europe.