Aduro Clean Technologies Reports Successful Pilot-Scale Steam-Cracking of Plastic-Derived Hydrochemolytic(TM) Oil

Executive Summary

• Aduro Clean Technologies announced successful pilot‑scale steam‑cracking trials of its Hydrochemolytic™ oil, demonstrating that the product can be fed directly into a commercial‑type furnace without dilution or additional hydrotreatment.
• The trial yielded ethylene and propylene at levels comparable to conventional fossil feedstocks, indicating high suitability as a drop‑in circular feedstock for steam crackers.
• Results provide third‑party validation of Aduro’s technology, supporting its commercialization pathway and potential cost/complexity reductions for downstream olefin producers.

Key Details

• Trial Location & Timing: Conducted in October 2025 at an established pilot‑scale cracking facility in Europe.
• Feedstock Tested: Hydrochemolytic™ oil derived from a mixed waste‑plastic stream (PE, PP, PS, PET, polyamide).
• Processing Conditions: Oil processed “as‑produced” – no dilution, no post‑treatment, under various furnace operating conditions.
• Performance Outcomes: Stable furnace operation; ethylene and propylene yields comparable to those from fossil feedstocks.
• Key Advantage: Demonstrated that the oil meets stringent steam‑cracker specifications without additional hydrotreatment, reducing process complexity, capital spend, and operational expense for operators.
• Environmental Impact: Lower impurity content and reduced need for upgrading translate into a smaller environmental footprint versus alternative chemical‑recycling routes.
• Commercial Implication: Enables olefin producers to integrate the circular feedstock with minimal plant modifications, enhancing project economics and supporting circular plastics value chains.
• CEO Quote: Ofer Vicus highlighted the significance of third‑party validation and the potential for “significantly reduced or simplified upgrading steps” as Aduro moves from pilot to demonstration scale.
• Next Steps: Company plans to engage additional global partners to further evaluate feedstock quality, scalability, and integration pathways for Hydrochemolytic™ technology.

Notable Quotes

“The oil was processed as produced, without dilution or post‑treatment, while maintaining characteristics aligned with demanding feedstock requirements… this represents an important milestone in our commercialization pathway.” – Ofer Vicus, CEO