PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc. announced the initial catalytic test results from its cutting-edge, patent-pending Primus pilot plant in Calgary. This milestone achievement demonstrates the superior performance and efficiency of PlasCred's unique upcycling process with catalysts. The Primus facility, a testament to PlasCred's commitment to the circular economy, was engineered for beta testing of PlasCred's innovative upcycling process.

The process was designed to function with or without catalysts, ensuring optimal and consistent system parameters. However, the catalytic runs showed remarkable results, surpassing the non-catalytic ones in terms of yield and quality. The catalytic tests, using polypropylene plastic waste as the primary material, produced high-quality zero sulphur green condensate that meets industry specifications with a yield of about 87%.

The condensate has a density and viscosity that fall within the desirable range for pipeline diluents, as indicated by the Enbridge Inc. specifications []. This means that the condensate can be used as a raw feedstock for the production of fuels and chemicals, or as a blending agent for heavy oil transportation. The insights and data gathered from the Primus testing will be instrumental in the construction of the inaugural PlasCred Maximus plant.

This upcoming facility is designed to produce approximately 2,000 up to 10,000 barrels a day of zero sulphur green condensates and remove approximately 300 up to 1,300 metric tonnes a day of plastic waste from the environment while using minimal energy. In their commitment to scalability and adaptability, PlasCred has planned rigorous testing over the next six months, incorporating a variety of mixed waste plastics and a proprietary blend of catalysts. This initiative solidifies PlasCred's dedication to addressing the global plastic waste challenge and reinforces its leadership in environmental sustainability.