Aduro Clean Technologies has officially transitioned its Next Generation Process (NGP) Pilot Plant into initial operating campaigns, marking a major milestone in the company’s path to commercializing its chemical recycling technology.

 

The move signals Aduro’s shift from commissioning to full operational testing, supporting research, customer engagement, and feedstock qualification. The NGP Pilot Plant now operates as an integrated process unit, generating critical performance and environmental data under real-world conditions.

 

“This milestone reflects disciplined execution across our engineering, operations, and project delivery teams,” said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer at Aduro. 

 

“With the NGP Pilot Plant now in structured test operations, it becomes a significant asset advancing our path to commercialization and deepening stakeholder engagement. The FOAK facility site has been selected, and the work underway in London will directly inform design and integration planning and strengthen the Company’s readiness to execute the next phase of scale-up.”

 

The pilot plant serves as a bridge between laboratory development and Aduro’s First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) industrial facility. Site selection for the FOAK plant is complete, with equipment evaluation underway to inform design and procurement decisions.

 

“Post commissioning, our focus has shifted to operating the integrated system and learning from it,” said David Weizenbach, Chief Operating Officer at Aduro. 

 

“The NGP Pilot Plant extends the work completed in the R2 continuous flow reactor, enabling us to evaluate mixed waste plastic samples from customer programs and other real-world sources under longer-durations, and more integrated operating conditions. These campaigns are designed to refine operating parameters for optimal yield and consistent performance across variable feedstocks, while validating design assumptions for the FOAK Industrial Plant.”

 

Aduro’s NGP Pilot Plant uses industrial-grade automation and controls supplied by Siemens, allowing for repeatable operation, high-resolution data collection, and scalable process control. Operations and technical teams have completed extensive training, achieving full operational readiness for extended testing campaigns.

 

The company’s patented Hydrochemolytic technology converts waste plastics, heavy crude, and renewable oils into higher-value products using water-based chemical processes at lower temperatures and costs. Aduro aims to transform low-value feedstocks into sustainable resources for the 21st century.

 

With its NGP Pilot Plant now operational, Aduro is poised to generate the data needed to optimize processes, support commercialization, and advance the development of its FOAK facility.