Esenttia S.A.
Headquarters: Mosquera, Colombia
Esenttia S.A., a subsidiary of Ecopetrol, is a leader in advanced chemical recycling in Latin America, producing 100% circular polypropylene from difficult-to-recycle post-consumer plastics via pyrolysis technology. Their virgin-quality plastic is used in food packaging.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Mosquera, Colombia |
| Region | South America |
| Feedstock Types | Plastics |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis OilRefinery-Grade PropyleneCircular Polypropylene |
Other Esenttia S.A. entries in this directory
- Esenttia S.A. Mosquera, Colombia Plant Operator Planned Esenttia S.A. has a planned future development stage at the Cartagena Refinery, focusing on new alternatives related to its advanced chemical recycling initiatives. This indicates potential further integration of pyrolysis products into refinery operations.
- Esenttia S.A. Mosquera, Colombia Plant Operator Planned Esenttia S.A. plans to develop, build, and operate a dedicated industrial pyrolysis plant in Colombia as part of Stage 3 of its advanced chemical recycling roadmap. This plant will significantly scale up its capacity to process difficult-to-recycle post-consumer plastics into pyrolysis oil.
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena area | Colombia | 2023 | Operational |
Certifications
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Links & Sources
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- Ecopetrol S.A. Operational Product Off-taker Bogotá Pyrolysis Oil Ecopetrol S.A. operates a refinery in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, which processes pyrolysis oil into refinery-grade propylene as part of a collaboration with its subsidiary Esenttia S.A. for advanced chemical recycling.
- Sanz Family Project Operational Plant Operator Wood Waste The Sanz family in Colombia operates a biochar project on their farm, converting excess wood residues into biochar using small reactors. Their goal is to improve soil quality, enhance grass for livestock, and promote sustainable land management without chemicals, contributing to a circular economy.
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