Aduro Clean Technologies Advances Demonstration Plant Program; Begins Global Site Selection Project

Executive Summary

• Aduro Clean Technologies announced the launch of a global site‑selection process for its Demonstration Plant, targeting locations in Canada, Europe, and Mexico.
• The selection will evaluate feedstock logistics, off‑take market access, regulatory pathways, incentives, utilities, and scalability up to 16,000–20,000 tpy.
• A shortlist of candidate sites is expected by year‑end, with a final location decision shortly thereafter.

Key Details

• The Demonstration Plant builds on the Next Generation Process (NGP) Pilot Plant, which remains on schedule.
• Evaluation criteria include:
• Proximity to reliable waste‑plastic feedstock and efficient transport networks.
• 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 relevant to recycling and circular‑economy legislation.
• Availability of industrial development incentives, community support, and partnership opportunities.
• Access to necessary energy, water, wastewater, and transport infrastructure for continuous operation.
• Capacity for future expansion from an initial 8,000 tpy to a potential 16,000–20,000 tpy.
• The multidisciplinary team (engineering, operations, finance, commercial development) has advanced the project through a structured review process.
• Expected timeline: shortlist of sites by end‑2025; final site decision shortly after.

Notable Quotes

“Advancing site selection is a critical step in the Demonstration Plant program,” said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer. “The process allows Aduro to begin detailed permitting and economic modeling… while ensuring the program remains on schedule and preserves options for future scale‑up.”