13.10.2026
Pyrolysis Oil Post-Processing and Upgrading – Advanced Recycling Conference 2026
17-18 November 2026 – hybrid event, Cologne (Germany)
++ Join us in Cologne or participate online! ++ Final program ++ Almost 90 participants registered – Register now! ++ List of exhibitors – book your booth now! ++
The Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 explores technologies, markets, financing and scale-up of innovative recycling solutions for waste streams including mixed plastic waste, textiles and PVC.
Participants of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2026
Acondicionamiento Tarrasense ++ Almet Technologies ++ Arcus Greencycling Technologies ++ BASF ++ BHS-Sonthofen ++ Borouge International ++ Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg ++ BUSS ChemTech ++ Cescco2 ++ CENER ++ Chiripal Poly Films ++ Circular Economy ++ Circular Plastics ++ Colesco Capital ++ ContainerGrid ++ CPM Crown ++ Decathlon ++ Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen ++ DTU ++ Eeden ++ EKATO Rühr- & Mischtechnik ++ Elkem Silicones ++ EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen ++ Fluor ++ Fraunhofer-Institut IVV ++ HYDAC International ++ INEOS Inovyn ++ Institute for Technical Chemistry (ITC) / Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ++ Institute of Physical Chemistry, Georg-August University Göttingen ++ JEPLAN ++ Jiaren Chemical Recycling ++ Johnson Matthey ++ LIST Technology I BUSSLIST Group ++ Linde ++ Loyal International ++ MPC Munschek Process Consulting ++ Neste ++ Nouryon ++ nova-Institut ++ Orlen ++ Polyvlies Franz Beyer ++ PureCycle ++ ReVentas ++ SCS Standards and Assurance Systems ++ Schüco Polymer Technologies ++ Siemens ++ SEREO ++ Starlinger recycling technology ++ Stripe Consulting ++ Sumitomo Chemical Europe ++ SynPet Circularity Plant Antwerp (CSPA) ++ SynPet Circularity Planr Antwerp (SCPA) ++ TMG Automotive ++ Topsoe ++ TU Wien / JRC ++ Vinylplus Deutschland ++ YNCORIS ++
Large enterprises and brands make up the largest share of participants at 35 %, followed by SMEs at 20 % and research institutes, start-ups and scale-ups account for 14 % of participants and universities 16 %, while associations, clusters and NGOs represent 10 %, and investors make up 5 %.
View all particpants at https://advanced-recycling.eu/participant-list
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Advanced recycling can open recycling routes for mixed and difficult plastic waste streams that are not suitable for mechanical recycling. In pyrolysis-based processes, however, converting waste plastics into oil is only one step in the recycling value chain. The quality of the resulting pyrolysis oil determines whether it can be processed further into feedstocks for new plastics and chemicals. Plastic-derived pyrolysis oils are highly variable. Their composition depends on the waste input and process condition. In addition, they can contain sulphur, nitrogen, oxygenates, halogens, metals and other contaminants. They also cover a broad boiling range. Without further treatment, these characteristics can restrict their use in steam crackers, refineries and other downstream processes. |
Post-processing and upgrading therefore form a critical bridge between plastic waste conversion and the production of new chemicals and plastics. Depending on the feedstock and target application, pyrolysis oil can be fractionated, distilled, hydroprocessed, purified or catalytically converted. These steps can remove contaminants, adjust product quality and direct different fractions towards the most suitable downstream use.
The right upgrading strategy is not the same for every oil. While some streams need extensive purification before they can enter conventional petrochemical infrastructure, others can be processed through catalytic routes that tolerate higher levels of impurities and reduce the need for upstream treatment. This choice has a direct impact on feedstock flexibility, product yields, process complexity and the overall efficiency of the recycling route.
Detailed analytics are equally important. Understanding the contaminant profile and molecular composition of pyrolysis oil helps predict cracking behaviour, define treatment requirements and avoid problems further downstream. Pilot testing and process design then determine how upgraded oils can be integrated into existing steam cracking and separation systems.
Pyrolysis Oil Post-Processing & Upgrading – Advanced Recycling Conference 2026
The session on Pyrolysis Oil Post-processing & Upgrading at the Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 will examine how variable waste-derived oils can be transformed into reliable feedstocks for chemical production. It will bring together approaches ranging from analysis and fractionation to hydroprocessing, purification, catalytic conversion and cracker integration – and also show where each route can add the most value.
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Sponsoring Opportunities
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Become a sponsor of the conference!
Join us as a sponsor and find a range of sponsoring options which provide you with maximum visibility and impact at the conference. We are open to new ideas and would be delighed to implement them with you. Please contact us if our sponsoring options appeal to you or if you would like to put forward a proposal of your own!
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Exhibition Opportunities
Become an exhibitor of the conference!
Companies that would like to book an exhibition booth (6m2) can do so for the price of 3.750 EUR (excl. 19% VAT). Included in the booth fee is one conference ticket. The conference exhibition is located prominently within the conference hall so interaction with the participants is guaranteed. Further information here.
We look forward to meeting you in person!
Your nova conference team