Plastic Pyrolysis

The Pryme One plastic recycling plant in Rotterdam, which converted plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, will remain permanently shut, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has confirmed.

A Plant Stopped by Technical Problems

Earlier last month Pryme announced it was carrying out a reorientation after shutting down the plant. Technical problems had already forced the company to scale back the installation’s capacity, and it ultimately proved impossible to repair or replace the reactor. The port authority has now said the plant will remain permanently at a standstill, with Pryme unable to secure sufficient financing to improve or scale up the installation.

A Supply Agreement That Could Not Be Met

Pryme had signed an offtake contract with Shell in 2021 for the pyrolysis oil the plant began producing in January 2024. The closure brings that supply arrangement to an end alongside the production it was built to serve.

Strategic Alternatives Under Review

Pryme itself continues to exist, and says it is exploring a restructuring while remaining open to strategic alternatives, including options in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The outcome illustrates how hard it is to move plastic pyrolysis from pilot promise to dependable, financed commercial operation without proven, bankable technology and experienced delivery partners.

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• Plastic pyrolysis projects
• Pyrolysis oil
• What pyrolysis is and how it works
• Feasibility studies

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