What We Do

WHAT WE DO

At Chemcycle, we’re committed to tackling the global plastic waste challenge head-on. Through our innovative chemical engineering processes, we convert discarded plastic into valuable synthetic crude oil, significantly reducing environmental waste while generating essential commodities. Our mission is to advance environmental sustainability by transforming plastic waste into precious resources, embodying the principles of a circular economy. By doing so, Chemcycle demonstrates the transformative power of chemical engineering in creating sustainable solutions for a greener planet.

THE PROBLEM

Each year, millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills and natural environments, including oceans, where they pose severe threats to wildlife and ecosystems. This plastic waste not only takes hundreds of years to decompose but also releases harmful chemicals into the environment, contributing to pollution and health risks. Additionally, the increasing volume of plastic waste exacerbates the challenge of sustainable waste management, leading to overburdened landfills and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

INNOVATIVE APPROACH

Chemcycle utilizes pyrolysis, a sophisticated chemical recycling technique, to transform plastic waste into synthetic crude oil. This process involves the thermochemical breakdown of organic materials at high temperatures without oxygen.

Remarkably, 1 ton of plastic waste can yield about 50-65% of low-sulfur synthetic crude oil, contingent on the waste’s purity. The technology behind converting plastic waste into synthetic crude oil is grounded in a combination of thermal, chemical, and mechanical processes.

This innovative approach has been developed by ECI Group Thailand, incorporating expertise from technical specialists across Thailand, Singapore, China, and Germany.

The process

The process of transforming Plastic Waste to Feedstock Recycling is a comprehensive and innovative approach to address the global plastic waste problem by converting plastic waste into valuable resources. This process encompasses several key stages:

Mixed Plastic Waste Collection: The journey begins with the collection of mixed plastic waste from various sources, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This step involves gathering a wide range of plastic materials, regardless of type or condition, to maximize the recovery of valuable resources.

Feedstock Recycling Factory: The collected plastic waste is then transported to a feedstock recycling factory, where it undergoes the initial phase of conversion. This facility is equipped with advanced technology to handle and process the plastic waste efficiently.

Segregation and Conversion Processes:

Segregation: Upon arrival at the recycling facility, the mixed plastic waste is sorted and segregated to ensure the efficiency of the subsequent processes. This step is crucial for separating different types of plastics and removing any non-plastic materials.
Gasification to Syngas: Some of the segregated plastic waste is directed towards gasification, a process that involves heating the plastic at high temperatures in a controlled environment with limited oxygen. This breaks down the plastic into syngas (synthetic gas), a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which can be further processed into fuels or chemicals.
Hydrogenation to Fuel: The syngas produced from gasification can undergo hydrogenation, where hydrogen is added to the molecules to create liquid fuels, such as diesel or gasoline.
Pyrolysis to Pyrolysis Crude Oil: Another portion of the segregated plastic waste is subjected to pyrolysis. This process involves heating plastic waste in the absence of oxygen, breaking it down into pyrolysis crude oil, a type of synthetic crude oil that can be refined further.

Transportation to Oil Refineries: The synthetic crude oil obtained from pyrolysis is then transported to an oil refinery. Here, it undergoes various refining processes to enhance its quality and transform it into different petroleum products, meeting industry standards and specifications.