Name of the Project
Large-scale plastic-waste advanced recycling facility.
Location
Baytown, Texas, in the US.
Project Owner/s
ExxonMobil.
Project Description
ExxonMobil aims to construct an advanced recycling operation that will be among the biggest in North America. The technology used to recycle plastic waste back into raw material, which, in turn, can be used to make plastic and other valuable products, could help address the challenge of plastic waste in the environment.
The new facility follows the endorsement of ExxonMobil’s initial trial of its proprietary process for converting plastic waste into raw materials. To date, the trial has successfully recycled more than 1 000 t of plastic waste, the equivalent of 200-million grocery bags, and has demonstrated the capability of processing 50 t/d.
The facility will have an initial planned capacity to recycle 30 000 t/y of plastic waste.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start operations by the end of 2022.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
ExxonMobil, tel +1 972 940 6007.