China-based Niutech Technology Group has signed a deal with a major global energy firm to supply an industrial continuous waste plastic pyrolysis production line, which will be used to convert waste plastic into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
According to the firm, the production line will use Niutech’s patented pyrolysis technology and have a single-unit processing capacity of 10,000 to 50,000 tonnes per year.
The agreement comes as the aviation industry seeks additional feedstocks for SAF production – while used cooking oil is currently the dominant feedstock, limited supply has heightened demand for alternatives. According to Niutech, its technology can convert waste plastics into pyrolysis oil suitable for SAF production.
‘Demanding requirements’
“Large-scale pyrolysis projects place demanding requirements on the continuous operation capability of the equipment,” a company spokesperson said.
“Niutech has focused on pyrolysis technology for nearly 40 years and brings mature equipment and extensive project experience. This partnership is another validation of the strength of our industrial continuous technology.”
The firm added that its process can handle low-value waste plastics – including polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and nylon – without the need for complex washing, sorting, drying or fine shredding.
Its waste plastic pyrolysis technology has already been introduced to markets such as the UK, South Korea, Denmark, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
SAF demand
Demand for SAF is expected to accelerate as the decade progresses – under the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, SAF blending requirements began at 2% in 2025, increasing to 6% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Other counties to introduce SAF blending mandates include the UK and Singapore.
‘Through Niutech’s patented technology, waste plastics can be converted into pyrolysis oil suitable for SAF production, making the feedstock route a promising second option,’ the company said. Read more here.
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