Aduro Clean begins demo plant site-selection project

Executive Summary

• Aduro Clean Technologies has launched a global site‑selection process for its next‑generation demonstration plant, targeting locations in Canada, Europe and Mexico.
• The company will shortlist candidate sites by year‑end and make a final location decision shortly thereafter.
• Selection criteria focus on feedstock logistics, market off‑take potential, regulatory pathways, incentives, utilities/infrastructure, and scalability to 8,000–20,000 t/yr.

Key Details

• Program Scope: Global site‑selection for the demonstration plant builds on the NGP pilot plant that is “on schedule.”
• Geographic Focus: Canada, Europe, Mexico – regions evaluated for permitting, feedstock access, and utility infrastructure.
• Evaluation Criteria:
• Proximity to reliable waste‑plastic supply streams and efficient inbound transport.
• Regional demand for recycled intermediates and alignment with extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs.
• Ability to implement third‑party certified chain‑of‑custody systems (e.g., ISCC Plus).
• Regulatory and permitting frameworks, including recycling and circular‑economy legislation.
• Availability of industrial development incentives, community support, and partnership opportunities.
• Required utilities (energy, water, wastewater) and transport links for continuous demonstration‑scale operation.
• Capacity to accommodate initial 8,000 t/yr throughput with potential expansion to 16,000–20,000 t/yr.
• Timeline: Shortlist of candidate locations expected by end of calendar year; final site decision shortly after.
• Team Involvement: Multidisciplinary team (engineering, operations, finance, commercial development) conducting structured review and applying standardized criteria.

Notable Quotes

• “Advancing site selection is a critical step in the demonstration plant program,” said Ofer Vicus, CEO. “The process allows Aduro to begin detailed permitting and economic modelling… while ensuring the program remains on schedule and preserves options for future scale‑up.”