Pakistan Regulator Shuts Down 13 Illegal Tyre Pyrolysis Units
Tyre Pyrolysis Regulation
Environmental authorities in Pakistan’s Sindh province have shut down 13 tyre pyrolysis units operating without required environmental safeguards, signalling tighter enforcement of the sector.
Inspections Across Two Districts
The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency closed eight tyre pyrolysis plants in the Keamari district and a further five units across several areas of the Malir district. The action followed inspections of pyrolysis plants across the province, targeting unauthorised and non-compliant operators.
Enforcement Under a Provincial Ban
The shutdowns were carried out under the provincial government’s ban on the establishment and operation of tyre pyrolysis plants. Officials said inspections and enforcement would continue, with units found operating illegally or without environmental safeguards facing further action.
A Push for Cleaner Operations
The crackdown reflects a broader tension in the region’s tyre pyrolysis sector, where legitimate plant operators and regulators are working to separate compliant facilities from uncontrolled ones. Directive from senior provincial leadership underlined that enforcement would remain a priority.
Why Compliance Matters
Unregulated pyrolysis plants can release harmful emissions and operate without the pollution controls and safety systems that licensed facilities are required to maintain. Robust regulation is a key step toward ensuring that tyre pyrolysis delivers its circular-economy benefits without shifting the environmental burden.
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