Encina to produce high-purity aromatics from end-of-life plastics
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Encina Development Group, LLC (Encina) has announced the first-ever production of high-purity aromatics made entirely from end-of-life mixed plastics. Encina has delivered its high-purity monomer chemicals to customers and confirms that ongoing production will continue.
David Roesser, PhD, CEO of Encina, stated: “Encina’s delivery of on-specification, circular chemicals is a major milestone for the company, as it validates our goal to deliver high purity ISCC+ chemical solutions for our customers on a global basis; the feedback from everyone has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Encina operates a circular chemicals facility in San Antonio, Texas, US, and recently completed an expansion phase with engineering and construction work undertaken by Chemex Global, LLC of The Woodlands, Texas. The facility is designed to accept mixed end-of-life plastics, which are then catalytically converted into circular chemicals for Encina’s customers.
“According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are currently recycled,” said Carlo Badiola, Senior Vice President of Engineering & Technology. “Encina’s large-scale solution being deployed next year will enable the diversion of 450 000 t of mixed plastic streams from landfills or incineration to manufacture ISCC+ circular chemicals to help our customers meet their ongoing sustainability goals.”
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/12092022/encina-to-produce-high-purity-aromatics-from-end-of-life-plastics/
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