Vary Tech, Evonik, and SupeZET have introduced a new industrial process to convert waste plastics into circular naphtha and plastic pyrolysis oil. This initiative aims to create stable, compliant chemical feedstocks to meet tightening global recycling regulations. As part of this effort, the companies formed Carbon Loop Systems in Singapore. This new entity will focus on chemical recycling and the production of sustainable aviation fuel from biomass to support circular economy goals in Asia.
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Vary Tech is teaming up with Evonik and SupeZET to turn plastic waste into pyrolysis oil and circular naphtha. They are setting up Carbon Loop Systems in Singapore to test this out and also look into sustainable aviation fuel from biomass.
The tech sounds fine on paper, but I want to see the actual energy balance. Pyrolysis is energy intensive. Does the carbon footprint of the process outweigh the benefit of the recycled plastic?
Agreed. I wonder about the feedstock quality. If the waste plastic is contaminated, the cost of pre-processing usually kills the margins on these chemical recycling plants.
The mention of tightening regulations is the real driver here. Companies only move on this when the cost of compliance or the price of virgin plastic makes the circular route viable. Singapore is a smart place to start for a demo project.
