Niutech secures US$29.4M UK contract for waste plastic pyrolysis line

UK – Niutech, a leader in continuous pyrolysis technology, has signed a US$29.4 million contract with a UK-based client to supply a waste plastic pyrolysis production line. 

The facility, capable of processing 60,000 tonnes of waste plastics annually, addresses the growing demand for efficient resource recovery solutions driven by stringent UK and European circular economy policies. 

According to a Niutech senior executive, “This UK order opens a new growth avenue for us in the European market, affirming our technology’s strength in the pyrolysis sector.”

The UK’s plastic packaging tax, set to rise to US$298 per tonne for packaging with less than 30% recycled content in April 2025, has fueled interest in chemical recycling technologies.

Niutech’s system transforms waste plastics into high-value energy products, which are further processed into chemical feedstocks for producing new plastics, enabling true chemical recycling. 

A company market executive noted that the UK client, after evaluating projects across Europe and China, including a BASF initiative using Niutech’s technology, chose Niutech for its advanced and stable equipment.

The technology offers significant environmental benefits, with research showing that processing 100,000 tonnes of waste plastics can cut carbon dioxide emissions by 290,000 tonnes. 

It also boosts production efficiency by 30% while reducing energy use, making it a sustainable solution for large-scale operations. 

The contract highlights Niutech’s growing presence in the global market, where its equipment already operates in countries like Germany, Thailand, and Denmark.

In related news, Niutech recently showcased its technology at the INC-5 conference on plastic pollution in November 2024. 

The event, attended by representatives from 178 countries, highlighted the company’s ability to convert mixed and contaminated plastics into high-quality chemical raw materials. 

This complements the UK project, reinforcing Niutech’s role in advancing global chemical recycling efforts. 

The company’s equipment, certified by EU CE and German TÜV standards, ensures compliance with strict environmental regulations, supporting sustainable waste management worldwide.

By converting waste into valuable resources, the company contributes to a circular economy, meeting the urgent need for innovative recycling solutions in the face of rising plastic production, projected to exceed 500 million tons by 2050.

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