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Pyrolysis oil news
All news on
Pyrolysis oil
(also known as
Py-oil
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
27 May 2026
Woosh, Borouge & BlueAlp close diaper-plastic loop with ISCC‑certified pyrolysis oil
Used diaper plastics collected, mechanically separated and chemically recycled into ISCC‑certified pyrolysis oil for new polymer production, demonstrating industrial-scale circularity in Europe
10 April 2026
WPU (Vitol) to build 80,000 t/yr chemical plastics recycling plant in Rotterdam
Uses batch pyrolysis to turn end-of-life plastics into pyrolysis oil as naphtha substitute; tech proven at a 20k t/yr Denmark plant; ties into VPR and Vopak storage.
16 March 2026
Neste opens largest facility for upgrading liquefied waste plastic
The new facility processes 150,000 tons of waste plastic annually, advancing chemical recycling and reducing fossil resource use and emissions.
12 March 2026
Clariant Demonstrates Pyrolysis Oil Upgrading for Circular Plastics with Borealis and SINTEF
Clariant's HDMax catalyst converts plastic waste-derived pyoil to cracker-grade feedstock in a single reactor, reducing costs and complexity, advancing circular economy solutions.
3 February 2026
Eni and Q8 to Build Priolo Biorefinery
The Priolo biorefinery will produce 500,000 tonnes of biofuels annually, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65%. Completion is expected by 2028.
22 December 2025
Prysmian and Versalis Innovate Plastic Cable Recycling
The partnership uses chemical recycling to convert plastic cable scrap into reusable polymers, enabling sustainable cable production and advancing circular economy efforts.
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15 December 2025
Borealis Advances EU Project ELECTRO for Recycling Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
Project ELECTRO uses electrified recycling to convert mixed plastic waste into high-value olefins, reducing emissions and supporting circularity with real-world waste testing.
30 October 2025
Lummus and InnoVent Partner to Expand Tire Pyrolysis Technology
The partnership aims to globally license and deploy tire pyrolysis technology, converting waste tires into valuable products, enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
9 October 2025
Eni Initiates Approval for Priolo Biorefinery and Plastic Recycling Plant
Eni's Priolo site to host a biorefinery and chemical recycling plant, using Versalis' Hoop® technology, with completion by 2028.
30 September 2025
Taiyo Oil and Mitsui Chemicals Explore Chemically Recycled Product Expansion
The study focuses on expanding chemically recycled product supply, handling pyrolysis oil, and increasing waste plastic feedstock and bio-based product supply.
15 September 2025
Coolbrook Breakthrough: Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste Cracked at Large-Scale Pilot
RotoDynamic Reactor technology cracks 100% plastic-waste pyrolysis oil, enhancing sustainable olefin production and supporting circularity in petrochemicals.
15 September 2025
Gunvor Partners with New Energy for Industrial Tire Recycling
The collaboration will supply pyrolysis oil from waste tires for refineries, reducing carbon emissions and supporting circular economy goals.
2 September 2025
Evonik Launches Program for New Market Growth
The program targets emerging markets, focusing on circular packaging, plastics recycling, and aerospace, leveraging Evonik's expertise for innovative solutions and growth opportunities.
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.
22 July 2025
Innovation Fund: Six New Projects for European Industry Decarbonisation
Six projects receive €319M from the Innovation Fund to cut 24.1M tonnes CO2 in hydrogen, energy, and chemical sectors, boosting EU's net-zero transition and competitiveness.
17 July 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Partner for European Plastic Waste Recycling Infrastructure
They will develop pretreatment facilities in Europe to convert plastic waste into feedstock for advanced recycling, supporting regulatory goals and enhancing the circular economy.
10 July 2025
SABIC and Zuyderland Advance Hospital Plastic Waste Recycling
Medical plastic waste is recycled into new packaging materials through innovative pilots, showcasing circularity in healthcare with academic support and industry collaboration.
19 June 2025
Versalis Launches Hoop® Demo Plant for Plastic Recycling in Mantua
The new plant uses Hoop® technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into reusable feedstock, supporting circularity and sustainability goals. A larger facility is planned for Sicily.
11 June 2025
INEOS Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
Lavera site uses pyrolysis oil from recycled waste to produce virgin-quality polymers, aiding EU regulatory compliance and enhancing circular economy efforts.
3 June 2025
Lummus Partners with InnoVent on Tire Pyrolysis Technology
The MoU aims to license and deploy tire pyrolysis technology globally, converting waste tires into valuable products and supporting sustainability.
22 April 2025
Freepoint Eco-Systems Ships First Pyrolysis Oil from Ohio Facility
The Ohio facility converts 180M pounds of waste plastic annually into PyOil, reducing landfill use and supporting circular economy efforts.
15 January 2025
Coolbrook Featured in 2025 Global Cleantech 100
The 2025 Global Cleantech 100 highlights firms driving sustainable innovation. Economic viability is key as cleantech evolves amid policy shifts and rising demand for climate solutions.
9 January 2025
Alleima Supports Preem's Renewable Jet Fuel Transition
Heat exchanger tubes will aid a Swedish refinery's shift to renewable fuels, reducing emissions by 2-3 million tons annually and cutting fossil fuel production.
8 November 2024
Shell Advances Plastic Circularity at Moerdijk
A new unit processes hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, enhancing circularity and reducing fossil feedstock reliance, with plans to handle 50 kilotons annually.
25 October 2024
Eni Unveils Versalis Transformation Plan, Closing Italian Plants for Decarbonization
The plan invests €2B to cut emissions, shift to sustainable chemistry, and reduce exposure to declining basic chemicals, aiming for a high-value downstream portfolio by 2029.
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.
18 June 2024
Braskem and Georg Utz AG Collaborate on Recycled PP for Food Packaging
Chemically recycled PP from post-consumer waste is used for circular food transport packaging, supporting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
13 June 2024
Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland
The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
22 February 2024
Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden
The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
24 January 2024
Pryme N.V. Produces First Oil at Rotterdam Plant
The plant began production on January 19, 2024, focusing on calibrating processes and optimizing performance. Full-scale production is expected by Q3, aiming for 30,000 metric tons of pyrolysis oil annually.
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