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Beginning in December, Geminor will supply between 15,000 and 20,000 tonnes of polyolefin-rich plastic films annually to ReNew ELP’s advanced plastic recycling facility in Wilton, North East England. This plastic, which would typically be diverted to RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) or SRF (Solid Recovered Fuel) production, will be transformed back into circular hydrocarbons, advancing the circular economy in plastic manufacturing.
A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste
The collaboration between Geminor and ReNew ELP focuses on repurposing end-of-life plastics by converting them back into their original hydrocarbon form. The fossil-replacement offtake can then be reintroduced into the plastic manufacturing cycle, making a sustainable impact in an industry under pressure from rising carbon taxes.
Kjetil Vikingstad, CEO of Geminor, says, «Our supply agreement to ReNew ELP’s facility is a significant step forward for Geminor. We are proud to be part of a solution that reshapes the industry by reducing environmental impact and creating lasting economic value.»
Oliver Caunce, UK Country Manager at Geminor, adds, «Our work with ReNew ELP shows our commitment to finding new uses for hard-to-recycle plastics. This shift benefits the environment, local communities, and industry partners. It has become more urgent as rising carbon taxes impact waste management across sectors.»
ReNew ELP, a subsidiary of Mura Technology, uses Mura’s Hydro-PRT process to convert plastic waste into circular hydrocarbon feedstocks of a quality comparable to fossil-sourced oils. This advanced process uses supercritical water—a state achieved at high pressure and temperature where water behaves as both a liquid and a gas—to break down plastics without degrading the material’s integrity, making infinite recycling possible. With carbon taxes pushing for lower fossil content, this innovation offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil-based plastic production.
About Mura Technology
Mura Technology's mission is to protect the land, oceans and air from pollution caused by plastic. We are pioneering a globally scalable technology to prevent millions of tonnes of plastic and CO2 from entering our natural environment every year, turning an $80bn lost resource of plastic waste into a valuable global commodity. By recycling the ‘unrecyclable’ plastic materials currently sent to landfills, incineration or leaked into the environment, Mura is producing the ingredients for new plastic, creating a circular economy and significantly reducing carbon emissions. This reduces the need for fossil resources in the manufacture of plastic. We are partnering with some of the largest global companies to scale our process worldwide. Our ambition is for 1,500,000 tonnes of annual plastic recycling capacity in operation or development by 2032.
The company is based in London, UK. Visit http://www.muratechnology.com/
