{"id":179423,"date":"2026-08-06T07:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=179423"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:07:38","slug":"ineos-and-recuro-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-construct-advanced-recycling-facility-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/ineos-and-recuro-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-construct-advanced-recycling-facility-in-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"INEOS and Recuro sign memorandum of understanding to construct advanced recycling facility in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/bamble.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179451\" style=\"width:297px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/bamble.jpg 740w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/bamble-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/bamble-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/bamble-400x262.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>INEOS and Norwegian recycler Recuro sign MoU to develop an advanced recycling facility at INEOS\u2019 Bamble site in Norway that will process up to 33,000 tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powered by renewable energy and using advanced pyrolysis technology, the project will maximise recovery and reuse of oil and gas fractions while reducing emissions and making use of existing industrial infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The recycled feedstock will be used to produce recycled ethylene and virgin-quality recycled polyethylene suitable for demanding applications such as food and medical packaging, helping to meet the EU\u2019s recycling requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INEOS and Norwegian recycling company Recuro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a state-of-the-art advanced recycling facility at INEOS\u2019 Bamble polymer site in Norway. Once commissioned, the plant will process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually, supporting the availability of recycled feedstocks needed to meet the EU\u2019s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative, named \u2018Full Circle\u2019, is designed to combine environmental responsibility with economic viability by recycling waste using existing industrial infrastructure, land and services, an approach that reduces both the associated costs and overall environmental footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered entirely by renewable Norwegian energy, the plant will be designed to operate with minimal emissions and utilize advanced pyrolysis technology, which maximizes the recovery of embedded carbon from plastic waste by retaining both the oil and gas fractions produced during recycling for further use, rather than diverting them to energy generation. Carbon is essential for producing the materials used in everyday products, and keeping carbon-based materials such as plastics in circulation is key to reducing overall CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INEOS will use the recycled product as feedstock to produce recycled ethylene at its Rafnes cracker, enabling the nearby Bamble plant to manufacture virgin-quality recycled polyethylene that meets the EU\u2019s stringent regulatory requirements for high-performance applications such as food and medical packaging, this will lead to higher overall recycling rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhat makes the \u2018Full Circle\u2019 project stand out is its holistic approach,\u201d\u00a0said <strong>Arve Jakobsen, CEO of Recuro.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cBy reusing an existing industrial site, optimising infrastructure, and locating the plant next to a steam cracker facility, we can recover and reuse both oil and gas streams. This is circularity in its truest form.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The project also represents a major milestone for Recuro as it advances its ambition to become a leading player in plastic recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cGreat outcomes are possible through strong partnerships,\u201d\u00a0<strong>Jakobsen<\/strong> added.\u00a0\u201cThis exciting project has been made possible by the support we have received from the Norwegian government through Innovation Norway, our technology partner, Vixla, and of course, INEOS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Liz Rittweger, CEO of INEOS Olefins &amp; Polymers Europe, adds:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAdvanced recycling plays a critical role in expanding the potential for plastics recycling and closing the loop for high-performance applications. This project reflects INEOS\u2019 commitment to making a low-carbon circular economy a reality for our customers and wider society. Regulators can support this effort with clear, harmonised rules that recognise advanced recycling outputs, create legal certainty, and give investors the confidence to invest in new technologies at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About INEOS Olefins &amp; Polymers Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INEOS Olefins &amp; Polymers Europe has the capacity to manufacture over 8.5 million tons of chemicals and polymers at eight sites. These are used to produce a wide range of derivatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INEOS and Norwegian recycling company Recuro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a state-of-the-art advanced recycling facility at INEOS\u2019 Bamble polymer site in Norway. 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