Pyrolysis

Lummus and InnoVent Renewables partner to accelerate global deployment of tire pyrolysis technology

IRPC Rewind: Advancement in large-scale pyrolysis technology for chemical recycling of plastics

At IRPC, Sudipto Chakraborty, Technology Manager for Advanced Plastic Pyrolysis Technology at Lummus Technology, presented groundbreaking advancements in scaling pyrolysis for chemical recycling of plastics.

Next-generation pyrolysis line drives global chemical recycling of waste plastics

Niutech has announced the successful signing of a product sales contract with a UK-based client. The contract covers a 60,000-tpy industrial continuous waste plastic pyrolysis production line, with a total value of approximately £22 MM.

First of five pyrolysis reactors delivered to the tire recycling plant in Uddevalla

The delivery and installation of the reactors have now commenced as planned at the tire recycling plant, based on Enviro’s pyrolysis technology, being built by Enviro outside Uddevalla.

PyroGenesis announces completion of coke-oven gas valorization and H2 production project for Tata Steel

PyroGenesis Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas Inc., has completed the previously announced $9.3-MM coke-oven gas valorization (via purification, desulphurization, and heavy hydrocarbon removal) and hydrogen production project for Tata Steel, one of the world’s largest diversified steel producers.

Partnership for sustainability: Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS launch circular economy initiative

Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS have launched a joint take-back and recycling program for PLEXIGLAS® production waste, aiming to systematically return acrylic to the materials cycle.

Large-scale advanced pyrolysis technology development: A proven route to chemical recycling and steam cracker integration

This article highlights the key advancements in developing the author’s company’s advanced pyrolysis technology, focusing on improvements in scale-up, heating efficiency, process optimization and product recovery. 

KazMunayGas starts building polyethylene plant with Sinopec, SIBUR

The plant will have a pyrolysis unit which will use the technology of the U.S.-based Lummus, an ethylene polymerization unit using the technology of Chevron Phillips Chemical and Univation Technologies, as well as a butene unit using Axens technology

Scaling pyrolysis: A critical step toward plastic circularity

Pyrolysis has potential to process hard-to-recycle plastics and expand the scope of recycling, but scaling up pyrolysis to meet global demand remains a significant challenge. From technical optimization to creating market confidence, addressing these barriers is essential if pyrolysis is to reduce plastic pollution and advance circularity. 

Lummus Technology, Resynergi announce commercialization of microwave-powered plastic pyrolysis technology

Lummus Technology and Resynergi announced the commercialization of Resynergi's Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis Modules, which converts plastic waste into circular pyrolysis products significantly faster and more efficiently than traditional pyrolysis methods.