Prime Recycling
Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia's first tire recycling company, utilizing pyrolysis technology to convert waste tires into crude oil (refined to diesel fuel) and carbon black powder. Aimed to launch operations in May 2019 with a capacity of 10 tons per day.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Employees | 100-999 |
| Daily Capacity | 10 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Region | Africa |
| Feedstock Types | End-of-Life Tires (ELT) |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis OilDieselCarbon Black (rCB) |
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Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | — | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
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