Sorpa / PVD ehf.
Headquarters: Iceland
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.
Company Overview
| Role | Waste Management Company |
|---|---|
| Status | Planned |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Iceland |
| Region | Europe |
| Feedstock Types | Plastics |
| Products & Output | Fuel Oil |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Iceland | — | Planned |
Links & Sources
| Website | Sorpa: https://sorpa.is/ (PVD ehf. specific website not found) |
|---|---|
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