Physically Reprocessed Plastics

A group of 4 substances

projects tracked
152
active
44

Also known as Melted, shredded, or extruded plastics , Regranulated post-consumer or post-industrial polymers , and Compounded recyclates (often for non-food contact or lower-spec applications).

Physically Reprocessed Plastics projects

chemXplore tracks 152 projects involving physically reprocessed plastics, of which 44 are active.

  1. 12 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 7 projects FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 3 projects FID / Sanctioned
  4. 19 projects Under Construction
  5. 3 projects Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 30 new construction and 13 expansion.

Expected start-up, by year
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

11 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 10 November 2026 GreenDot Italy mechanical recycling expansion, new production lines · Operational / Completed · Italy
  • 30 September 2026 Dangote Lamu Refinery · Under Construction · Kenya
  • 28 September 2026 DYKA Pelt PE/PP Pipes Expansion Belgium · Announced / Concept · Belgium
  • 18 September 2026 Hengyi Industries PMB Phase II Refinery and Petrochemical Expansion, Brunei · Under Construction · Brunei Darussalam
  • September 2026 Borealis Schwechat polypropylene compounding expansion · Operational / Completed · Austria

Latest news on physically reprocessed plastics

11 November 2026
Mitsui Chemicals lifts FY2026 forecast after first-half profit growth

The company reported stronger results across most segments and outlined a ¥1.84 trillion agreement to acquire JSR, subject to regulatory approvals.

11 November 2026
Fibremod GE313IM enables complex injection-molded pipe components

The 30% short-glass-fiber PP compound combines high flowability with mechanical strength and dimensional stability for demanding applications.

10 November 2026
Agilyx Q3: GreenDot on track for EUR 19 million EBITDA in 2026; group EBITDA positive YTD

Consolidated Q3 revenue EUR 84m (EUR 169m YTD); consolidated EBITDA EUR 1.7m YTD and EUR 3.6m in Q3; consolidated cash EUR 27.5m at 30 Sep; licensing ahead of plan, recycling mixed.

9 November 2026
Hyundai Motor Group (Kia), Alten Korea and BASF co-develop circular concept seat for Kia EV3 Study Car 2.0

Concept seat applies circular materials, design-for-disassembly and end-of-life-focused assembly to improve dismantling and material separation in EV interiors.

5 November 2026
BASF, Stellantis and L&L Products win SPE Innovation Award for 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee tunnel reinforcement

13% lighter than prior design, 40% lower product carbon footprint, 20% higher peak loading, and uses a 60% post‑industrial recycled PA6 in the tunnel reinforcement.

5 November 2026
BASF, Ford and Supavut win SPE award for Ultramid PA6 bezels on 2026 Ford Everest

Paint-free, high-gloss door-handle bezels use a single-material Ultramid Deep Gloss PA6 blend to enable standard single-step injection molding and easier end-of-life recovery.

4 November 2026
BASF, Toyota and Vuteq win SPE Grand Award for injection-molded Tacoma truck bed

Paint-free, single-piece PA6 truck bed replaces painted long-glass-fiber SMC using a 12,000-ton injection platform; mass-balance recycled feedstock and remeltable scrap target lower cost and CO2.

4 November 2026
PureCycle Technologies Q3 2026 results: branded ramps, Ironton output up, Thailand permit

Branded programs could reach 45–55M lb/yr; Ironton produced 5.2M lb in Q3; $193M liquidity plus $200M revolver; Thailand construction permit issued.

4 November 2026
Borouge International raises 2030 capacity target to 13.8 million tonnes

Advances EU2 and EU3 ethane-cracker engineering with Linde; Borouge 4 adds 1.4 Mt polyethylene; Kallo PDH2 reaches mechanical completion; Burghausen and Schwechat projects progress.

3 November 2026
KMG International (Rompetrol) 2026: supply stability, refinery performance and investment plans

CEO Erik Sagiyev outlines how an integrated Kazakhstan–Romania supply chain, high Petromidia utilization, petrochemical output and retail expansion underpinned 2026 resilience and profitability.

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