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Introduction Pyrolysis oils distilled from mixed plastic waste offer a potential goldmine for circularity, but only if they are upgraded to meet the stringent purity demands of modern chemical plants and refineries. This essential upgrade step hydrotreating is delivered at its most effective by Sulzer’s advanced MaxFlux™ technology. Why hydrotreat pyrolysis oil? Unpurified pyrolysis oil contains high levels of sulfur, nitrogen, halogens (like chlorine), oxygenates, and metals

Introduction The future of plastics recycling is rapidly evolving, driven by intense regulatory demands, shifting market expectations, and urgent environmental concerns. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology positions operators for long-term success, enabling the seamless conversion of plastic waste into valuable feedstocks fit for advanced chemical and fuel applications while delivering operational excellence, flexibility, and sustainability. Why operators are choosing

Introduction Addressing plastic pollution demands solutions that are both sustainable and profitable. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology offers operators a practical, advanced way to convert waste plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO) into valuable, ultra-clean products, all while improving carbon footprint and operational costs. Environmental benefits Energy and Resource Savings MaxFlux™ eliminates the need for large hydrogen recycle gas loops by dissolving hydrogen directly

Introduction True circularity in plastics recycling means turning waste into raw materials that are as good as new ready for repeated use in polymer production, rather than being downcycled or disposed of. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology makes this leap possible. By flexibly and efficiently upgrading mixed plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO), MaxFlux™ enables the production of high-grade naphtha, completing the loop for plastics-to-plastics recycling. How MaxFlux™ drives

Introduction Plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO) are a promising route to close the loop on plastic waste, but their complex mix of contaminants makes purification a serious technical hurdle for refineries and petrochemical plants. Traditional trickle-bed hydrotreaters, long used in refining, struggle to efficiently upgrade these oils. That’s where Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology steps in offering a new standard in efficiency, robustness, and product quality. MaxFlux™ vs.

Introduction Plastics are woven into the fabric of modern life, but plastic waste is one of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. As governments, consumers, and industries push for true circularity, advanced solutions for transforming waste plastics into valuable resources are more critical than ever. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology stands at the forefront of this movement, enabling the efficient and economical upgrading of plastic pyrolysis oils (PP