Tipperary-based Trifol Resources has entered into an agreement with Shell Chemicals Europe to supply pyrolysis oil derived from waste plastic.

The oil can be further processed into other products.

The plant, which commenced full-scale production in June, uses a patented pyrolysis process to transform waste plastic into chemical feedstock, light fuel, diesel, and wax.

"Our process produces fuels, circular chemical feedstock, and wax chemicals with substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuel refinery processes," Ruben Rodriguez, CEO of Trifol Resources said.

"It removes harmful waste plastic from the environment and supports the circular economy by promoting recycling and the conversion of plastic waste into valuable fuels and circular chemical products including plastics."

The products have attracted significant interest from global players in the chemical, energy, and wax industries.

The process aligns with the EU's strategy to eliminate plastic waste, reduce landfill dependence, and convert waste into usable products.

"This is a first major project for TRIFOL in Europe, producing sustainable fuel and circular chemical feedstock from waste plastic," Pat Alley, Chairman of Trifol Resources said.

"We are delighted that our first customer is Shell Chemicals Europe, a subsidiary of Shell plc, a global company committed to providing low-carbon and circular solutions."

Trifol is planning to expand production capacity and is already in discussions entering other markets within the European Union.

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