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BioBTX breaks ground on world’s first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste to aromatics

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BioBTX is building the world’s first commercial-scale plant in Groningen, Netherlands, to convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals using its in-house ICCP (Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process) technology. Covestro became a strategic partner and shareholder in 2024 with a mid–single-digit million-euro investment.

What impact could a commercial-scale route to aromatics from mixed plastic waste have on chemical recycling economics and demand for virgin petrochemicals?

BioBTX B.V. (Groningen, Netherlands) is building its world’s first commercial-scale plant to transform mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals based on its in-house developed ICCP (Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process) technology. Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany) has been a shareholder and strategic partner of the Groningen-based company since 2024, with a mid-single-digit million Euro stake. The […]

The post BioBTX breaks ground on world’s first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste to aromatics appeared first on Chemical Engineering.

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