INEOS opens advanced polymer pilot plant in Italy to produce new products from waste plastic
INEOS has opened its new advanced polymer pilot plant in Rosignano, Italy.
The plant will help to develop and produce advanced products which will incorporate plastic waste diverted away from landfill or incineration.
The new plant will develop products including lightweight car parts.
The plant supports a support a more sustainable and circular approach to polymer production, saving CO2 as well as directing plastic waste from landfill back into valuable polymer products, and is part of INEOS’s global €100 million R&D programme, which supports INEOS customers globally.
Dr Gerd Franken, Chairman of INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe and Chairman of INEOS Polyolefins Catalyst, said: “This pilot plant will help to use more and more plastic waste for new high value polymers which is the very core of the circular economy.”
“It demonstrates INEOS’ commitment to develop this technology to full commercial scale.”
Dr Iain Hogan, CEO of INEOS Olefins and Polymers South, said: “I would like to thank those that have supported this key R&D project from the beginning, across regional and local authorities.”
“This is an important investment in the Rosignano site and for the whole of INEOS O&P.”