Pyrolysis Companies in Iceland
17 pyrolysis companies in Iceland (Europe), including 6 waste management companies, 3 research institutes and 2 plant operators.
- Total
- 17
- Operational
- 11
- Under construction
- 1
Carbon Iceland
Under Construction Plant Operator Reykjavik Proprietary The Carbon Iceland project aims to capture over one million tons of CO2 annually from smelters and transform it into renewable fuel (e.g., e-methanol) for industries like fishing and maritime. It utilizes thermochemical conversion, including aspects of pyrolysis. Co2HydrogenCarbon Recycling International (CRI)
Operational Multiple Roles Reykjavik Proprietary CRI is a world leader in power-to-methanol technology, recycling CO2 emissions into renewable methanol. Based in Iceland, they operate a commercial-scale plant. Co2HydrogenG2 Brenna Holdings
Planned Plant Operator Reykjavík Proprietary G2 Brenna Holdings was reportedly planning to establish a factory near Reykjavík to convert old tires into oil, gas, and solid fuel through a recycling process in 2015. The current operational status is unknown. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Hringrás
Operational Waste Management Company Reykjavik Proprietary Hringrás is a prominent recycling company based in Reykjavik, specializing in processing iron materials and explicitly recycling car tires. In 2020, the company recycled 3,572 tons of car tires. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC)
Planned Research Institute Proprietary Working on a project to convert waste from land-based aquaculture into biochar. This biochar is intended to enhance soil health in both agriculture and gardening. Aquaculture WasteÍslenska Gámafélagið ehf.
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Established in 1999, Íslenska Gámafélagið provides extensive environmental services with the goal of enhancing competition in waste management. Given their broad scope, they are likely involved in the collection of various waste streams, which could include tires. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Matís Biomass Center
Operational Research Institute Reykjavik Proprietary Matís is a government-owned food and biotech research institute in Iceland. The Biomass Center focuses on research and development related to sustainable utilization of biomass, which could include pyrolysis applications. BiomassReSource International
Operational Multiple Roles Reykjavik Proprietary ReSource International is an Icelandic consulting and project management company focusing on sustainable waste management, circular economy, and energy from waste projects. Mixed Waste StreamsReSource International
Planned Consultant Proprietary Developing the "Plast to Fuel" (P2F) project to convert plastic waste into fuel via pyrolysis in Iceland. Operates as a Project Management Consultancy for sustainable waste management and energy-from-waste projects. PlasticsSORPA
Operational Waste Management Company Reykjavik Proprietary SORPA is a municipal waste management company in the Reykjavík area, responsible for receiving and handling waste from both households and businesses. They manage raw materials for recycling, including initial handling of ELTs. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Sorpa / PVD ehf.
Planned Waste Management Company Proprietary Collaboration between Sorpa (Icelandic waste management company) and PVD ehf. (technology provider) to produce fuel from plastic waste via pyrolysis. The project was in the design phase in early 2021 with a factory planned to commence production within 1.5-2 years. PVD ehf.'s technology can process plastic without special selection or cleaning. PlasticsSorpa bs.
Operational Waste Management Company Reykjavik Proprietary Reykjavik's waste management company, actively involved in biogas and biomethane production from various waste streams, which are then used as fuel for vehicles. Also engages in biodiesel production. Biodegradable WasteOrganic WasteTandrabretti
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Produces wood pellets and is exploring the production of biochar from logging residues, which can be used as a soil enhancer. Logging ResiduesWood WasteTandrabretti
Operational Product Off-taker Reykjavik Proprietary Tandrabretti is an Icelandic company involved in battery recycling and potentially other circular economy initiatives. While not explicitly pyrolysis, it's part of the broader waste management and resource recovery sector. BatteriesTerraforming LIFE Project
Planned Research Institute Proprietary An EU-funded initiative aiming to convert various organic residues, including fish sludge and livestock manure, into clean energy (biogas) and valuable fertilizers. Involves the Icelandic Farmers' Association. Sewage SludgeOrganic WasteVaka
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Vaka offers automobile-related services, including tire services, and is the largest recipient of scrap cars in Iceland, processing approximately 400 vehicles monthly. This operation includes the collection of tires from these end-of-life vehicles. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Ýmir Technologies
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Offers modular solutions for processing bio-waste, including agricultural waste and fish offal, into biodiesel. Their patented technology aims to transform these residues into 'zero-footprint bio-diesel'. Agricultural ResiduesFish OffalBio-WasteMore Countries in Europe
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