Pygas

EC 271-726-5

Also known as Naphtha (petroleum), heavy pyrolysis.

Pygas projects

chemXplore tracks 1 project producing pygas, of which one is active.

1 Under Construction

1 new construction.

Owners and developers: Basell Polyolefine GmbH (1), LyondellBasell (1)

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Latest news on pygas

7 July 2026
LYB and Mondelez launch Marabou wrappers with 75% recycled content

Flexible food-grade film made from chemically recycled mixed plastic via ISCC PLUS mass-balance; MoReTec-1 to supply 50,000 t/yr feedstock; Taghleef and Amcor handled film and conversion.

19 August 2025
LyondellBasell Advances Pyrolysis Plant in Wesseling

The Wesseling plant received its first permit, enabling construction to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil and gas, aiming for a circular plastics economy by 2026.

4 July 2025
GES Sells Amsterdam Terminal After 10 Years

After expansions, the terminal now holds 300,000 m³ for fuels. The sale aligns with a strategy to focus on growth in Port Klang, Malaysia. Financial terms are undisclosed.

19 September 2024
LYB Begins Construction of Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling

The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into new polymers, supporting Germany's circular economy goals. Startup is set for 2026, with EU funding of 40 million euros.

13 December 2023
LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant

The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.

20 November 2023
LyondellBasell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany

The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, converting it into feedstock for new plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.

18 November 2022
LyondellBasell Advances Recycling Plant in Germany

The plant will use MoReTec technology to convert plastic waste into feedstock for new plastics. Start-up is planned for 2025, with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.

Pygas plants by country

chemXplore tracks 2 plants producing pygas in 1 country.

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