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ENSURING CIRCULARITY
Sulzer’s new technology to aid chemical recycling

of contaminated polystyrene

Swiss engineering and technology technology. Combining Sulzer’s pro-
firm, Sulzer, has announced the launch cess and equipment expertise in the
of its licensed EcoStyrene technology, field of polymer recycling with a proven
a novel solution for the chemical reactor technology spearheaded the
recycling of contaminated polystyrene development. The strategic collabora-
materials. tion has accelerated the development
process, making the technology com-
“Unlike conventional recycling mercially available today.
methods that require pristine feedstock,
our technology efficiently processes Sulzer Chemtech and its partner are
polystyrene waste containing flame ment, and our EcoStyrene technology building a polystyrene alliance across
retardant components and food residue, provides a practical, economically via- the value chain, from waste manager
transforming these previously unrecycl- ble answer even for the most challeng- to brand owner, to valorise polystyrene
able materials into valuable resources ing feedstock,” stated Ilja Mikenberg, waste. Chemical recycling operators
that can be reintroduced into the pro- Global Head of Process Solutions at can now implement this solution to
duction cycle, including food contact Sulzer Chemtech. expand their acceptable feedstock
applications,” the company informed. range, reduce environmental impact,
The technology has been developed meet sustainability targets, and gene-
“The chemical recycling sector has in partnership with a leading technology rate additional value from materials
been seeking sustainable solutions for and solution provider with commercial previously considered too contaminated
contaminated plastic waste manage- experience providing fluid-bed reactor for conventional recycling methods.
PROJECT PROGRESS
Transition inks EPC contract for its low carbon

methanol project in Mexico

Transition Industries, a developer NX AdWinMethanol Zero technology Pacifico Mexinol project with the Inter-
of net-zero carbon emissions methanol supply to the project. national Finance Corporation (IFC),
and green hydrogen projects in North a member of the World Bank Group.
America, has inked an Engineering, “The signing ceremony represents When it initiates operations in 2029,
Procurement, and Construction (EPC) a significant milestone for the Pacifico Pacifico Mexinol is poised to be the
contract with the consortium of Sam- Mexinol project, enabling us to show- largest standalone ultra-low carbon
sung E&A, Grupo Samsung E&A case our world-class innovation and chemical production facility in the
Mexico and Techint Engineering and partnerships with Samsung E&A of world – producing approximately 350-
Construction for the Pacifico Mexinol South Korea, Techint of Mexico and ktpa of green methanol and 1.8-mtpa
project located in Ahome, Sinaloa, Maire Group of Italy. It also puts us of blue methanol from carbon capture
Mexico. on track to break ground in 2025 and and natural gas. Transition expects to
begin delivering on our unwavering sign additional strategic agreements
Maire group’s technology division commitment to build the world’s most and reach significant milestones this
NextChem, through its subsidiary KT sustainable large-scale project in summer. The project is expected to be
Tech SpA, also signed a basic engi- Mexico,” commented Rommel Gallo, presented as an example of an ultra-low
neering, critical and proprietary equip- CEO of Transition. carbon chemicals project at scale at
ment supply agreement with Samsung COP 30 in Belem, Brazil in November
E&A in connection with its proprietary Transition is jointly developing the 2025.

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