Prime Recycling
Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia's first tire recycling company, founded by Dagim Asrat, transforming discarded tires into crude oil, carbon black powder, and combustible gas using pyrolysis technology.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Daily Capacity | 10 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Region | Africa |
| Feedstock Types | End-of-Life Tires (ELT) |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis OilCarbon Black (rCB)Syngas |
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Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 2019 | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Links | No public links available |
|---|---|
| Data Sources |
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