Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has initiated the production of polyolefins using 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 oil made from recycled plastics at its Lavera site in southern France. This marks a key step in integrating more sustainable practices into polymer manufacturing. The new polymers are suitable for a range of applications, including automotive components, food packaging, healthcare products, and infrastructure materials.

The process begins with the delivery of pyrolysis oil to the Lavera cracker, which has been upgraded to convert this recycled feedstockFeedstock refers to the raw organic material used to produce biochar. This can include a wide range of materials, such as wood chips, agricultural residues, and animal manure. More into ethylene and propylene. These basic building blocks are then used to produce polyolefins at Ineos facilities in Lavera and Sarralbe, France, as well as Rosignano, Italy.

The Lavera cracker’s recent modifications enable it to process both conventional and renewable feedstocks. In addition to pyrolysis oil, it can also utilize renewable naphtha derived from biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More or organic waste. All renewable inputs are certified under the ISCC+ scheme, ensuring traceability and compliance with sustainability standards through mass balance accounting.

According to Rob Ingram, CEO of Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe, these developments are aligned with helping customers meet stringent EU sustainability regulations. The move underscores Ineos’ commitment to advancing circular economy principles by producing high-quality polymers from recycled materials.