Empire Diversified (Port of West Virginia, Follansbee Facility)
Headquarters: Follansbee, United States
Planned $40 million pyrolysis plastics-to-fuel facility at the Port of West Virginia in Follansbee, projected to process 70 tons of waste per day into petroleum-derived commodities. (Note: Previous reports indicate missed payments on bonds, casting uncertainty on its future).
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Planned |
| Daily Capacity | 70 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Follansbee, United States |
| Region | North America |
| Feedstock Types | Plastics |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis Oil |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | United States | 2024 | Planned |
Links & Sources
| Links | No public links available |
|---|---|
| Data Sources |
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