Tire Pyrolysis Plant

Ostend’s upcoming tyre pyrolysis plant represents a major step forward in sustainable tyre recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, and recovered carbon black (rCB) production. This market analysis provides an in-depth review of the project’s potential, economic impact, and technological advancements.

With tyre pyrolysis emerging as a key solution for circular economy initiatives, investors, industry leaders, and policymakers must understand the plant’s role in producing pyrolysis oil, rCB, and tyre-derived fuel. Discover the key insights shaping the future of tyre recycling and sustainable materials innovation.

Tyros B.V., a company focused on the recycling of end-of-life tyres, is planning to move into a 2-hectare site on the former UCB site in the port area of ​​Ostend

The start-up will use advanced technologies to process tyres sustainably. Tyros, founded in May 2024, is investing in an electric pyrolysis reactor with the support of the Flemish government (1 million euros in strategic ecology support).

This reactor will convert 9,125 tons of rubber granulate annually into valuable primary components such as recovered Carbon Black, pyrolysis oil, and syngas. These raw materials are used in various sectors, including petrochemicals, automotive, ink production, and energy.

This technology is claimed to prevent the emission of almost 21,000 tons of CO2 annually compared to the traditional combustion of rubber granulate.

 In the long term, the site will process 100,000 tonnes of tyres annually, of which 18,000 tonnes via on-site pyrolysis, resulting in the production of 5,000 tonnes of pyrolysis oil and 6,800 tonnes of recovered Black Carbon, crucial raw materials for circular applications. It is worth noting that 100,000 tonnes annually is very close to the total tyre arisings generated in Belgium. (ETRMA figures for 2016 show that Belgium’s amounted to 87,000 tonnes, allowing for growth, with 100,000 tons possibly more than what Belgium produces). With Bolder Industries also looking at a large-scale plant in Antwerp, there could be some interesting developments if both come to fruition.

Tyres will be delivered by truck, while shredded tyres will be transported by container via the waterway for further processing, including via a feeder service between Ostend and Antwerp. This sustainable logistics model contributes to the port’s maritime traffic and strengthens the region’s circular economy.

Tyros will directly and indirectly create dozens of new jobs.

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• Tire Pyrolysis Projects
• Recovered Carbon Black Projects
• Pyrolysis Oil Projects
• Tire Pyrolysis Austria
• What Is Pyrolysis?
• Feasibility Studies
• Turn-Key EPC Projects

Develop a Circular Tyre Pyrolysis Plant in Belgium

Tyros’ Ostend reactor will convert 9,125 tons of rubber granulate a year and avoid nearly 21,000 tons of CO2 annually.

Klean Industries delivers proven tyre pyrolysis systems that produce rCB, pyrolysis oil, and syngas for circular markets.

Why Choose Klean Industries’ Tire Pyrolysis Plants?

✅ Electric, low-emission pyrolysis reactors
✅ Recovered carbon black and pyrolysis oil output
✅ Syngas recovery for energy and fuels
✅ Feasibility studies and turnkey EPC delivery

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