Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S (WPU)
WPU utilizes batch pyrolysis to transform end-of-life plastic waste into high-quality hydrocarbon oils including naphtha, kerosene, and jet fuel. In December 2024, Vitol acquired a majority stake (66.84%) in the company, signaling strong market confidence.
Company Overview
- Role
- Plant Operator
- Status
- Operational
- Daily Capacity
- 75-85 TPD
- Technology
- Batch
- Headquarters
- Farevejle, Denmark
- Region
- Europe West
Feedstock Types
Products & Output
Plant Locations (1)
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