Clean-Seas West Virginia, a subsidiary of Clean Vision Corporation, has taken a significant step in advancing its plastic-to-clean-fuel initiative with the shipment of its first pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More reactor to Belle, West Virginia. The unit, supplied by American Renewable Technology Inc. (ARTI), departed California on June 18 and is expected to be operational by the end of the month.

This Training, Research and Evaluation (TRE) unit is a key component in preparing for the full-scale launch of the company’s 50-ton-per-day (TPD) plastic conversion facility slated for the fourth quarter of 2025. Once online, the facility will convert post-use plastics into valuable feedstocks for green hydrogen production and circular economy applications. The initiative is designed not only to divert plastic waste from landfills and incinerators but also to contribute to economic revitalization in the Kanawha Valley.

The TRE unit will serve multiple purposes: optimizing process controls, fine-tuning safety protocols, and training the workforce in advance of the full-scale system’s arrival later this summer. Clean-Seas has exclusive global rights to ARTI’s advanced pyrolysis technology, and this deployment marks a critical step in building a wider Plastic Conversion Network across the U.S. and internationally.

Dan Bates, CEO of Clean Vision, emphasized the broader impact of the project, citing the potential for job creation in a region historically reliant on coal. “This first unit lays the foundation for a larger operation that addresses both environmental and economic challenges,” he said.

The Belle facility is the first of several planned Clean-Seas installations aimed at transforming plastic waste management while supporting clean energy goals. Preparations for the site began in March, with infrastructure development to support the new technology.

Clean Vision and Clean-Seas are positioning themselves as contributors to a sustainable future by pairing technological innovation with local economic development.