The Challenge
To scale an operational chemical recycling pilot plant in Zaragoza into an industrial-scale facility while delivering a reliable CAPEX estimate with an accuracy of ±25%.
The main challenge was to technically define a larger-scale plant with a processing capacity of 15,000 tonnes of raw plastic waste per year and 10,500 tonnes of refined product per year, integrating multiple disciplines, technologies and industrial processes into a viable and cost-effective solution.
The Solution
EIA21 developed a comprehensive basic engineering package focused on the technical definition of the plant and the economic assessment of its industrial-scale deployment.
The scope of work included:
- Industrial-scale conceptual and technical plant definition
- Development of 3D models for layout and configuration analysis
- Identification and specification of major process equipment
- Request for quotations from specialist suppliers and contractors
- Collection of real market pricing data for key disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control, civil works and structural engineering
This approach created a robust and realistic basis for the CAPEX estimate, significantly reducing investment uncertainty.
Results
The project provided the client with a reliable investment estimate based on real market data for the industrial deployment of its pyrolysis technology.
Key project achievements included:
- CAPEX estimation with ±25% accuracy
- Clear technical definition of the industrial facility
- Identification of major equipment and installation scope
- Collection of real market pricing for equipment and construction activities
- Reduced investment decision-making risks
The project established the foundation for the industrial development of a solution focused on plastic waste valorization and the production of alternative raw materials, supporting the transition towards a circular economy.
