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Thermochemical Recycling Technology

Advanced thermochemical
recycling solutions for
difficult waste streams

GRENECO develops and delivers modular pyrolysis and thermochemical recycling solutions for plastics, tyres, biomass, and selected industrial residues.

10+
Years of project history
4+
Plant references
100%
Turnkey delivery
3
Countries active
350 – 550 °C · Inert atmosphere
GRENECO Process Flow
Feedstock Input
Plastics · Tyres · Biomass · Sludge
Thermochemical Reactor
Modular, automated, continuous
Product 01
Pyrolysis Oil
Product 02
Technical Carbon
Product 03
Process Gas
Product 04
Recovered Metal
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Our Approach

We turn complex waste streams into structured industrial opportunities

GRENECO helps industrial clients, recyclers, and project developers convert selected waste streams into valuable products through modular thermochemical systems, practical engineering, and implementation-focused project design.

REACTOR GRENECO SEP. OIL CARBON GAS METAL WASTE INPUT GRENECO MODULAR PYROLYSIS SYSTEM
Modular systems
Designed for phased deployment and practical site integration.
Multiple feedstocks
Plastics, tyres, biomass, and selected industrial residues.
Turnkey delivery
Concept through to commissioning and startup support.
Why GRENECO

Structured for real industrial conditions

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Modular

Scalable plant architecture designed for phased implementation and practical site integration without heavy upfront civil investment.

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Industrial

Solutions developed for real operational conditions — not lab-scale concepts. Every project is designed to function at industrial throughput.

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Flexible

Project concepts adapted to feedstock type, output targets, available utilities, and local market and regulatory logic.

04 —
Implementation-ready

From concept to startup support — GRENECO focuses on workable delivery pathways, not theoretical frameworks.

Built Around Industrial Cooperation

Trusted across the recycling and
thermochemical processing ecosystem

GRENECO works across engineering, recycling, research, and industrial ecosystems to structure practical waste-to-value projects.

ECOBALTIC FORTUM KUUSAKOSKI RAGN-SELLS ENEFIT ELMO RECYCLING

"GRENECO's modular approach removed barriers we typically face with thermochemical projects. The plant was operational within weeks of site delivery — genuinely different from other engineering offers."

Technical DirectorIndustrial Recycling Operator, Northern Europe

"For operators who need a real project rather than a concept deck, GRENECO is one of the few teams that approaches feedstock, engineering, and commercial logic together from day one."

Project Development ManagerWaste & Energy Group, Baltic Region
Project References

Selected projects and concepts

OIL CARBON GAS KOUVOLA · FINLAND
2014 — Legacy Reference
Kouvola Tyre Recycling Plant
Kouvola, Finland

First commercial-scale tyre pyrolysis reference associated with GRENECO's project history. Continuous operation with integrated carbon and metal recovery streams.

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OIL CARBON GAS PALDISKI · ESTONIA
2016 — Legacy Reference
Paldiski Operations Plant
Paldiski, Estonia

Legacy project reference developed in Estonia. Multi-feedstock capable plant serving as both a production reference and an engineering development base.

Multi-feedEstoniaLegacy
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MODULE 01 MODULE 02 MODULE 03 SMART PLANT CONCEPT
2018 — Concept
Smart Plant Concept
GRENECO Development Programme

Automated modular plant architecture developed for practical deployment and advanced process control. Basis for current commercial plant offer.

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MINI-REACTOR CONCEPT
2019 — Concept
Mini-Reactor Smart Plant
GRENECO Compact Series

Compact plant model for smaller-scale project scopes. Container-ready format, factory pre-assembled, rapid site deployment for entry-level or supplementary capacity.

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Materials & Documentation

Resources and materials

PDF

Company Profile

Overview of GRENECO: background, capabilities, project delivery model, and implementation approach for thermochemical recycling projects.

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PDF

Technology Overview

Non-confidential summary of the GRENECO pyrolysis process: principles, feedstock criteria, output products, and plant architecture.

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PDF

Project Snapshots

One-page project summaries for key GRENECO reference installations, covering feedstock, scope, status, and output summary.

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Build your next recycling
project with GRENECO

Tell us about your feedstock, location, capacity target, and project goals. Our engineering team will respond with a direct assessment.

Process Solutions

Solutions for waste-to-value projects

GRENECO structures project solutions around feedstock type, product strategy, and implementation model. Select a feedstock category to review scope and technical parameters.

Plastic Waste

HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS and mixed industrial plastics

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Solutions for selected plastic streams where thermochemical conversion and downstream product strategy are technically and commercially relevant. GRENECO approaches plastic waste projects through feedstock qualification, process design, and output market positioning.

Polyolefin-rich streams (HDPE, LDPE, PP) produce high-yield liquid oil fractions with calorific value comparable to fuel oil. Mixed or contaminated plastic streams require pre-assessment. Halogenated plastics require separate treatment logic and are evaluated on a project-specific basis.

Accepted polymers
HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS
Primary output
Pyrolysis oil (70–85% yield)
Gas fraction
10–15% — reactor fuel
Moisture limit
Under 5% preferred
Process temp.
400–550 °C
Plant format
Modular, scalable

Tyres & Rubber

Passenger, truck and OTR tyres — whole or shredded

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Tyre and rubber recycling projects based on GRENECO's legacy project direction and thermochemical processing experience. Tyre-derived feedstock generates a well-defined output profile across oil, recovered carbon black, steel wire, and process gas fractions.

The carbon black fraction from tyre processing has direct substitution value in rubber compounding, pigment, and construction material applications. Metal cord is separated within the process line as clean steel scrap.

Accepted feedstock
Whole or shredded tyres, rubber
Oil yield
40–45% of input mass
Carbon yield
30–35% (rCB)
Metal recovery
10–15% steel scrap
Process gas
10–15% reactor fuel
Process temp.
350–520 °C

Biomass & Special Streams

Selected biomass and industrial residue streams

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Selected biomass and industrial residue streams requiring project-specific design logic. GRENECO evaluates biomass and special waste streams on a case-by-case basis, assessing feedstock composition, moisture content, contamination profile, and target output before committing to a process configuration.

This category includes agricultural residues, forestry by-products, contaminated organics, and selected industrial by-products with thermochemical conversion potential. Project viability depends strongly on feedstock consistency and downstream product positioning.

Approach
Project-specific assessment
Key variable
Moisture and contamination
Primary output
Bio-oil / syngas / char
Pre-treatment
Often required
Process range
300–650 °C
Evaluation
Feedstock data required first

Turnkey Project Support

Engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, and startup

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Engineering coordination, modular supply logic, startup planning, and implementation support — delivered as a complete project. GRENECO provides single-point responsibility from process design through to plant handover and initial operational support.

Included Scope
  • Process & mechanical design
  • Equipment procurement & factory assembly
  • Logistics and on-site installation
  • Commissioning & performance test
  • Operator training & documentation
  • After-startup technical support
Indicative Timeline
  • Pre-engineering4–6 wk
  • Detail engineering8–14 wk
  • Manufacturing16–24 wk
  • Installation4–8 wk
  • Commissioning3–6 wk

What is your feedstock?

Send us your feedstock specification and capacity target. We will provide a direct technical assessment within two business days.

Project Portfolio

Projects and plant concepts

Selected GRENECO project references, plant concepts, and implementation directions. All listed installations are confirmed references.

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OIL CARBON GAS KOUVOLA · FINLAND · 2014
2014 — Kouvola, Finland

Kouvola Tyre Pyrolysis Plant

Kouvola, Finland
Legacy Reference
Plant Model
GRENECO-T Series
Feedstock
Tyres (whole + shredded)
Operation
Continuous

First commercial-scale tyre pyrolysis reference in GRENECO's project history. Delivered on a turnkey basis with full process design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The plant demonstrated sustained continuous tyre processing with integrated carbon separation and metal recovery.

OIL CARBON PALDISKI · ESTONIA · 2016
2016 — Paldiski, Estonia

Paldiski Operations Plant

Paldiski, Estonia
Legacy Reference
Plant Model
GRENECO Multi-Feed
Feedstock
Tyres + Plastics
Scope
Turnkey + R&D

Legacy project reference developed in Estonia. Multi-feedstock capable plant serving as both a production reference and an engineering development base. Provided extended operating data across feedstock types, directly informing subsequent plant generations.

MODULE 01 MODULE 02 MODULE 03 SMART PLANT · 2018
2018 — Development Programme

Smart Plant — New Generation

GRENECO Development Programme
Concept — Basis for Current Offer
Architecture
Modular, 3-module
Control
Advanced PLC/SCADA
Key feature
Heat integration

Automated modular plant concept developed for practical deployment and advanced process control. Reduced operator requirements, improved heat recovery, and standardised module interfaces for scalable capacity. Forms the basis for the current GRENECO commercial offer.

MINI-REACTOR · 2019
2019 — Compact Series

Mini-Reactor Smart Plant

GRENECO Compact Series
Available — Current Delivery
Format
Container-ready
Deploy time
Accelerated
Scope
Entry-level / add-on

Compact plant model for smaller project scopes. All major systems pre-assembled and factory-tested as a container-mountable unit. Suitable as standalone entry-level installation or supplementary capacity alongside larger equipment. Rapid deployment with minimal civil requirements.

Looking for a specific reference?

Contact us to request detailed project documentation or to discuss a project concept matching your feedstock and site conditions.

Products & Market Pathways

Products, by-products, and market pathways

GRENECO supports project logic not only at plant level, but through product strategy and market-facing output positioning for all major pyrolysis product streams.

Output Products

What GRENECO plants produce

Every GRENECO plant generates commercially positioned output streams. Yields and market pathways depend on feedstock type, process configuration, and local market conditions.

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Pyrolysis Oil

Dark hydrocarbon liquid with calorific value comparable to heavy fuel oil. Primary market pathway as industrial fuel substitute or refinery feed. Specifications vary by feedstock; plastic-derived oil typically yields higher quality fractions than tyre-derived oil.

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Technical Carbon

Recovered carbon black (rCB) from tyre processing. Direct substitution potential in rubber compounding, pigment production, and construction materials. Commercial value depends on post-processing quality and buyer certification requirements.

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Recovered Metal

Steel wire and cord separated during tyre processing. Recovered as clean scrap metal suitable for direct sale to secondary steel markets. Typical yield 10–15% of tyre input mass. No further processing required post-separation.

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Process Gas

Non-condensable pyrolysis gas with sufficient calorific value for thermal self-sufficiency. Primary use is internal — recycled as reactor fuel to reduce or eliminate external energy input. Surplus gas can be routed to energy recovery in larger installations.

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Market Integration Logic

GRENECO supports product market analysis as part of project development. Understanding offtake channels, product quality requirements, and pricing dynamics is a core component of project viability — not an afterthought.

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Output Positioning

Project product strategy — what to produce, at what specification, for which market, at what scale — is developed as part of the project concept phase. GRENECO integrates commercial logic into plant design from the outset.

Discuss your product strategy

Tell us about your feedstock and your target output products. We will assess which market pathways are realistic for your project scope.

Documentation & Materials

Resources

Technical, commercial, and project-oriented materials for GRENECO solutions. For detailed specifications, contact our engineering team directly.

Available Downloads

Documentation library

PDF

Company Profile

Overview of GRENECO: background, engineering capabilities, project delivery model, and implementation approach for thermochemical recycling projects.

Request Document →
PDF

Technology Overview

Non-confidential summary of the GRENECO pyrolysis process: principles, feedstock criteria, output products, plant architecture, and automation approach.

Request Document →
PDF

Project Snapshots

One-page project summaries for key GRENECO reference installations. Covers feedstock, scope, plant model, and operational status. Available individually or as a combined pack.

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FAQ

Technical FAQ

Answers to common technical questions received during project evaluation: feedstock criteria, output specifications, site requirements, automation, and support arrangements.

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Brochure

Solutions Brochure

Commercial overview of GRENECO solution categories: plastics, tyres, biomass, and turnkey project support. Suitable for initial project qualification and partner presentations.

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On Request

Feedstock Assessment

GRENECO can perform a preliminary technical assessment of your specific waste stream. Submit feedstock data and project parameters via the contact form to request an evaluation.

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Latest

News & updates

January 2026 · News

GRENECO featured in EU Cleantech sector report

GRENECO cited as an active project developer in the Northern European thermochemical recycling sector in the 2026 cleantech review.

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November 2025 · Project

Smart Plant concept validated for Baltic deployment

The Smart Plant modular concept has been assessed against current Baltic regulatory and infrastructure conditions, confirming deployment viability.

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September 2025 · Industry

EU tyre recycling regulation update: implications for pyrolysis

Overview of the updated EU end-of-life tyre regulation and what it means for thermochemical recycling project development and feedstock security.

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Need more technical detail?

Contact our engineering team with your specific project requirements. We respond to technical enquiries within two business days.

About GRENECO

Engineering waste-to-value solutions

GRENECO combines process thinking, modular plant logic, and industrial implementation support for thermochemical recycling projects.

Who We Are

An engineering company built for real project delivery

GRENECO is an engineering-driven company focused on thermochemical recycling and pyrolysis project development. We work on practical industrial pathways for converting selected waste streams into usable products and project value.

We do not sell concepts or licence technology in isolation. We structure and deliver operational projects — from pre-engineering through to startup and ongoing support.

Our reference projects span tyre pyrolysis, plastic waste processing, and modular plant development across Finland and Estonia, with active engagement across the Northern and Eastern European recycling and industrial sectors.

REACTOR SEP. OIL CARBON GAS METAL GRENECO MODULAR PYROLYSIS PLANT
2009
Founded
FI / EE
Core markets
4+
Project references
100%
Turnkey delivery
Our Approach

How we work

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Feedstock-first thinking

Every project begins with a realistic assessment of the available waste stream — its composition, consistency, contamination, and volume. Feedstock quality determines process design and output potential.

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Modular by design

Plant architecture is modular from the first concept stage. This allows phased implementation, lower upfront civil costs, and scale-up without redesign of core process logic or control systems.

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Implementation-focused delivery

We focus on workable delivery pathways — not conceptual frameworks. Commissioning marks the beginning of operational engagement, not the end of GRENECO's involvement.

Why clients engage GRENECO

Engineering-first thinking. Decisions made on technical and operational merit, not cost-optimisation alone.
Modular project logic. Scalable systems that adapt to site constraints and investment staging.
Flexible feedstock-oriented approach. No single-feedstock focus — GRENECO adapts process design to the available waste stream.
Practical implementation support. Engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, and operational startup under a single delivery framework.
Industrial partnership mindset. Long-term technical engagement, not project handover and exit.

Ready to work with GRENECO?

Tell us about your project, feedstock, and targets. We will assess feasibility and outline a realistic implementation pathway.

Ecosystem & Partnerships

Partners and ecosystem

GRENECO works across industrial, recycling, research, and project-development ecosystems to structure practical waste-to-value projects.

Partner Network

Verified partner organisations

GRENECO maintains active relationships across engineering, waste management, energy, and research sectors in Northern and Eastern Europe.

ECOBALTIC
EcoBaltic
Waste collection & logistics
FORTUM
Fortum
Energy & recycling
KUUSAKOSKI
Kuusakoski
Metal & material recovery
ENEFIT
Enefit
Energy sector, Estonia
RAGN-SELLS
Ragn-Sells
Waste management, Nordics
ELMO
Elmo Recycling
Tyre collection & processing
EESTI ENERGIA
Eesti Energia
Estonian energy sector
STENA
Stena Recycling
Industrial recycling

What partners say

"Working with GRENECO means engaging with engineers who understand both the process and the operational reality. Their modular approach gave us a path to implementation we could actually execute."

Operations DirectorNorthern European Recycling Operator

"GRENECO brought feedstock logic and process design together in a way that made the commercial case much clearer. That integration of technical and market thinking is rare in this sector."

Head of Business DevelopmentBaltic Waste & Energy Group

Feedstock supply and offtake partnerships

Waste management companies, tyre collectors, plastic processors, and energy buyers interested in establishing supply or offtake arrangements are welcome to contact us directly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common technical and commercial questions received during project evaluation.

What feedstocks can GRENECO plants process?

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GRENECO plants are designed for hydrocarbon-rich waste streams. Validated feedstocks include:

  • Used passenger car and truck tyres (whole or shredded)
  • Industrial and post-consumer plastics: HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS
  • Oil sludge from petroleum storage and refinery operations
  • Selected biomass and organic industrial residues (project-specific assessment required)

Halogenated plastics (PVC) and feedstocks with high inorganic content require separate evaluation. We assess each feedstock individually before confirming process configuration.

What products are generated and what are the typical yields?

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Four output streams are produced depending on feedstock:

  • Pyrolysis oil: 40–45% from tyres, 70–85% from polyolefins. Industrial fuel or refinery feedstock.
  • Technical carbon: 30–35% from tyres. Recovered carbon black for rubber compounding and pigments.
  • Process gas: 10–15%. Used as reactor thermal fuel, reducing or eliminating external energy consumption.
  • Recovered metal: 10–15% from tyres. Clean steel scrap from tyre cord reinforcement.

How modular is the plant design? Can capacity be expanded?

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GRENECO plants are built on a modular architecture with standardised connection interfaces. Capacity expansion is achieved by adding parallel reactor modules without redesigning the core control system or significantly modifying site civil infrastructure. The Mini-Reactor format is container-mountable and can be deployed standalone or combined with additional modules.

What automation and safety systems are included?

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All GRENECO plants include:

  • Industrial PLC control with local HMI panel
  • Continuous monitoring of temperature, pressure, feed rate, and product extraction
  • Inert atmosphere monitoring throughout the process circuit
  • Over-temperature, over-pressure, and loss-of-inert safety interlocks
  • Independent emergency shutdown system (ESD) with fail-safe logic
  • Remote monitoring capability (optional, recommended for multi-shift operation)

What site infrastructure is typically required?

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Typical requirements for a standard GRENECO installation:

  • Hard-standing area for plant modules and feedstock/product storage
  • Three-phase electrical connection (capacity varies by plant model)
  • Natural gas or LPG for startup heating (process gas takes over at operating temperature)
  • Cooling water or closed-loop cooling system
  • Product storage for oil tanks and carbon handling
  • Vehicle access for feedstock delivery and product collection

What support is included during startup and commissioning?

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GRENECO commissioning includes on-site presence of a lead process engineer through the full startup sequence: cold loop checks, pre-heating trials, initial feedstock runs, ramp-up to design capacity, steady-state performance testing, and operator certification. Handover occurs when the plant demonstrates sustained operation at design throughput against agreed output specifications.

What after-sales support is available?

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GRENECO provides:

  • Scheduled preventive maintenance contracts
  • Remote technical support via telephone and monitoring connection
  • Spare parts availability for all delivered plant models
  • On-site support for process parameter changes or feedstock adaptations
  • Emergency response support for unplanned shutdowns

What is the typical project timeline from enquiry to delivery?

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Indicative timeline for a standard turnkey project:

  • Pre-engineering and proposal: 4–6 weeks
  • Detail engineering: 8–14 weeks
  • Manufacturing and factory assembly: 16–24 weeks
  • Site installation: 4–8 weeks
  • Commissioning and handover: 3–6 weeks

Mini-Reactor compact units have shorter manufacturing and installation timelines. All timelines depend on scope and site readiness.

Have a question not listed here?

Our engineering team responds to technical enquiries within two business days.

Contact

Contact GRENECO

Tell us about your feedstock, capacity target, location, and project goals. Our engineering team will respond with a direct, specific assessment.

Email

General and technical enquiries

Phone / WhatsApp

+372 000 0000
Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 EET

Office

Paldiski, Lääne-Harju Parish
Estonia · GRENECO Engineering OÜ

Website

greneco.eu
English · Russian available
What to include
  • Feedstock type and source
  • Available quantity (TPD or TPY)
  • Site location and infrastructure
  • Project stage and investment scope
  • Target output products

Project Enquiry

We respond to all technical project enquiries within two business days.