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Waste Plastic to Fuel Project in Europe: Utilizing Pyrolysis Oil for Power Generation

A BLJ-16 plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant has been successfully installed and commissioned in Europe. The plant can now process 4 tonnes of waste plastic per batch, one batch per day, with an oil yield of around 70%. The customer plans to further refine the pyrolysis oil and use it to generate power on site, which will cut electricity costs and make better use of waste plastic as a resource.

BLJ-16 plastic to oil machine was installed and commissioned in Europe in 2026. (Credit: Beston Group)

Project Summary

Item Details
Project location Europe
Customer industry Solar PV Installation & Energy Storage Solutions
Equipment model BLJ-16 pyrolysis plant (304 stainless steel reactor)
Feedstock Plastic packaging waste generated at the customer’s own factory, including PP
Processing capacity 4 Tons per batch
Oil yield (actual) Approx. 70%
Oil application Further processed, then used for on-site power generation
Start of operation July 3, 2026

Background & Challenges

The client specializes in solar panel installation and energy storage system assembly. As the business grew, two challenges led the company to look into plastic pyrolysis.

Bulk Plastic Waste at Customer’s Site

Growing Plastic Waste

Daily assembly and packaging operations produced a steady stream of PP and PET plastic waste. The packaging waste took up valuable factory space, and the company needed a way to reduce it.

High local electricity prices

Rising Electricity Costs

Electricity prices in the region were high, and the factory’s power demand grew along with the business. Management began looking for ways to generate its own power and cut costs.

Plastic-to-Fuel Solution: BLJ-16 Pyrolysis Machine

To tackle waste disposal and high energy costs, the client worked with Beston Group and chose the popular BLJ-16 plastic to fuel machine.

304 Stainless Steel Reactor

304 Stainless Steel Reactor

Built to withstand sustained high temperatures, the reactor offers a long service life and safe operation. Unlike ordinary carbon steel, 304 stainless steel is less prone to rust and wall thinning.

Hydraulic Feeding of Plastic Waste into Reactor

Hydraulic Feeder

Plastic packaging waste is light and bulky, so it takes up a lot of space. The hydraulic feeder pushes it into the reactor with strong, steady force and compresses it as it goes, so each batch holds more material.

Operational Results & Economic Impact

Under the guidance of Beston’s technical engineers, the plant ran smoothly during trial operation. The customer formally accepted the project on 3 July 2026, and the plant entered full operation.

High Oil Yield

Each batch processes approximately 4 tonnes of plastic packaging waste and produces roughly 3,000 litres of pyrolysis oil, an oil yield of around 70%.

Circular Economy in Practice

Rather than selling the oil, the customer plans to refine it further and use it as fuel for on-site generator sets. This helps offset grid electricity consumption and cut the factory’s operating costs.

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