Pyrolysis Companies in Japan
33 pyrolysis companies in Japan (East Asia), including 9 plant operators, 7 waste management companies and 3 buyers of pyrolysis products.
- Total
- 33
- Operational
- 26
- Commissioning
- 1
- Under construction
- 1
2G Chemical Plastic Recycling
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Specializes in sustainable solutions for waste management and recovery through advanced chemical recycling, aiming to transform non-recyclable plastics and other complex materials into reusable raw materials. PlasticsACE JAPAN, INC.
Operational Plant Operator Proprietary ACE JAPAN, INC. processes waste plastics and end-of-life rubber tires to produce pyrolysis oil (equivalent to diesel fuel oil) using their VESTA-10 pyrolysis oil production plant. They emphasize their unique and safe treatment technology. PlasticsEnd-of-Life Tires (ELT)Home Appliances Of Petroleum OriginACE JAPAN, INC.
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Provides the VESTA-10 pyrolysis oil production plant, which processes waste plastics and end-of-life rubber tires to produce pyrolysis oil similar to diesel fuel oil. PlasticsEnd-of-Life Tires (ELT)Bridgestone
Under Construction Plant Operator Tokyo Proprietary Bridgestone plans to construct a pilot demonstration plant in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, to precisely pyrolyze end-of-life tires (ELTs) into tire-derived oil and recovered carbon black (rCB) for reuse in new tire production, advancing circular economy efforts. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Bridgestone Tire Solution Japan (BTSJ)
Operational Waste Management Company Osaka Proprietary BTSJ operates the Bridgestone Tire Recycle Center Osaka, focusing on manufacturing retreaded tires and repurposing used tires. They manage the collection, reuse, and repurposing of tires in the Osaka Prefecture and surrounding areas. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)CFP Corp.
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Supplies pyrolysis oil produced from plastic waste to Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. for their chemical recycling initiatives. PlasticsCFP Corp.
Operational Multiple Roles Fukuyama, Hiroshima Proprietary Japanese company supplying pyrolysis oil produced from plastic waste to Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. for their chemical recycling initiatives. Plays a crucial role in the circular economy by providing a key feedstock. PlasticsCFP Corp.
Operational Plant Operator Okayama Proprietary Specializes in chemically recycling industrial waste plastics into pyrolysis oil for ethylene production. Operates a plant in Okayama, Japan (3,000 tons/year), and is expanding with a new 6,000-ton plant. Mitsui Chemicals is a client. PlasticsChemical Recycling Japan
Commissioning Plant Operator Tokyo Proprietary A subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan, operating a chemical recycling plant in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, with a significant capacity for processing waste plastics. PlasticsCOLDFALL Japan
Planned Multiple Roles Proprietary A Japanese company planning to establish a low-carbon recycling unit in the Central African Republic. This unit will transform plastic waste (used tires, packaging, carbonaceous residues) into energy products such as diesel oil, natural gas, industrial carbon, and electricity. PlasticsEnd-of-Life Tires (ELT)Packaging +1Envipro Holdings Inc.
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Envipro Holdings Inc. is involved in broader recycling and waste management industries in Japan, developing environmentally friendly technologies for waste reduction and producing high-quality recycled resources.GOMI Solutions Co., Ltd.
Operational Multiple Roles Tokyo Proprietary Developed the GOMIX system, a pyrolysis-based waste treatment technology, and is pursuing global collaborations for its implementation. Mixed Waste StreamsGOMI Solutions Co., Ltd.
Operational Multiple Roles Kitakyushu City Proprietary Developed the GOMIX system, a pyrolysis process for organic waste, plastics, and resins, generating recyclable oil and carbon. The oil can be used as fuel for the equipment. Organic WastePlasticsResinsJEPLAN, INC.
Operational Multiple Roles Tokyo Proprietary Japanese company specializing in proprietary PET Chemical Recycling Technology. They break down used PET products to a molecular level to produce regenerated PET resin equivalent in quality to virgin petroleum-derived products. Offers technology licensing and equipment implementation globally. PETJGC Holdings Corporation
Operational Multiple Roles Yokohama Proprietary Actively involved in pyrolysis technology, aiming to maximize the use of existing refinery and petrochemical plant facilities for chemical recycling and intended to begin licensing its technology in 2022. PlasticsKankyo Energy (Environment Energy in Japan)
Planned Multiple Roles Proprietary Japanese venture company with advanced pyrolysis technology for waste plastic. They have partnered with SKC to develop and commercialize a waste plastic pyrolysis oil business, with plans for a pilot facility and commercial operation in Ulsan, South Korea. PlasticsKlean Industries & L4T Group
Planned Plant Operator Koriyama Proprietary Klean Industries and L4T Group have partnered to deploy advanced tire pyrolysis technology in Japan. Their first plant in Koriyama City, Fukushima, aims to convert end-of-life tires (ELTs) into high-value recovered carbon black (rCB) and advanced biofuels. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Klean Industries and L4T Group
Planned Multiple Roles Koriyama City Proprietary Klean Industries and L4T Group have partnered to introduce advanced tire pyrolysis technology in Japan. Their project aims to convert waste tires into valuable materials such as recovered carbon black and advanced biofuels, with the first plant planned for Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Kokubu Shokai
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Kokubu Shokai is a prominent tire recycling firm in Japan, collecting waste tires across the eastern part of the country. They employ various recycling methods, including reusing some tires as retreads, material recycling to recover rubber and steel, and thermal recycling where tire chips are used as alternative fuel. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)MATEC
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary MATEC is a recycling company in Japan that handles tires collected from End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling plants. Tires that cannot be resold are processed into chips for use as boiler fuel. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group) and ENEOS Corporation
Operational Plant Operator Tokyo Proprietary Jointly established a chemical recycling plant at the Ibaraki Plant in Kashima, one of the largest in Japan, utilizing supercritical water technology to chemically process waste plastics. PlasticsMitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
Operational Multiple Roles Yokohama Proprietary MHI-EC ENG develops and implements pyrolysis technology for power generation and production of carbonized fuel from biomass, and is involved in advanced recycling for petrochemical operations. Wood WasteSewage SludgePlasticsMitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Operational Product Off-taker Tokyo Proprietary First company in Japan to manufacture and market chemical products and plastics derived from chemical recycling based on the mass balance approach, utilizing pyrolysis oil from plastic waste. This initiative started in March 2024. PlasticsMitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Operational Product Off-taker Tokyo Proprietary A major Japanese chemical company that plans to manufacture and market recycled chemical products and plastics derived from chemical recycling. They will utilize pyrolysis oil from plastic waste as a feedstock for their cracker at the Osaka Works. PlasticsNippon Steel Corporation
Operational Plant Operator Tokyo Proprietary Nippon Steel Corporation's Hirohata Ironworks utilizes cut waste tires in its Scrap Melting Process, recycling steel cords and using carbon from rubber in pig iron production. They also thermally crack waste tires into gas for fuel, processing over 5,000 metric tons monthly., processing over 5,000 metric tons monthly and also thermally cracks waste tires into gas for fuel. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)RECYCLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes Waste Plastic-to-Oil Conversion Plants. The pyrolysis oil produced can be used in internal combustion engines, boilers, and burners. PlasticsSapporo Plastic Recycling (SPR)
Decommissioned Plant Operator Proprietary Historical operator (2000-2015) of a plastic liquefaction facility that recycled over 50 tons of mixed plastic waste daily, including PET and PVC, into various oil products. JGC Group plans to license this technology. PlasticsPETPvcToyo Styrene
Operational Plant Operator Minato-ku, Tokyo Catalytic Toyo Styrene operates a 10-ton-per-day chemical recycling facility in Japan, utilizing Agilyx's depolymerization technology to convert post-use polystyrene into styrene monomer for the production of new, virgin-quality polystyrene products. End-of-Life Tires (ELT)グリーンテックス株式会社 (Greentex Co., Ltd.)
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Specializes in soil improvement and environmental conservation. Activities include recycling food waste and agricultural and forestry product residues into resources for soil creation and fermented fertilizers. Food WasteAgricultural ResiduesForestry Residues兼松アグリテック株式会社 (Kanematsu Agritech Co., Ltd.)
Operational Product Off-taker Proprietary Promotes 'soil-livestock cooperation' by selling compost from livestock manure to crop farmers and introduces high-functional biochar 'Sora-tan' from unutilized biomass as a soil improver. Organic WasteBiomass大栄工業株式会社 (Daiei Kogyo Corporation)
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Has environmental and energy divisions that handle food recycling, composting food waste, and generating biogas from organic waste like food waste, livestock manure, and sewage sludge. Also manages wood biomass and sells wood chips. Food WasteOrganic WasteSewage Sludge +1明和工業株式会社 (Meiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Operational Multiple Roles Proprietary Engages in biomass utilization projects, employing biomass carbonization equipment to process organic waste, including agricultural and forestry residues like rice husks and sugarcane bagasse. The resulting charcoal is then used as natural fertilizer, soil conditioner, or fuel. Organic WasteRice HusksForestry Residues株式会社バイオマスソリューションズ (Biomass Solutions Co., Ltd.)
Operational Waste Management Company Proprietary Focuses on converting waste biomass into food and energy resources. Conducts research and development in recycling technologies for food residue and other waste biomass, producing eco-feed and compost. Food ResidueBiomassDairy By-ProductsMore Countries in East Asia
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