Mura Technology to Build Advanced Recycling Hub in Singapore

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Mura Technology has unveiled plans to establish a new advanced plastic recycling facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, further strengthening its footprint in Asia. According to the company’s announcement, the site will process 50 kilotonnes of plastic waste annually, with future capacity expansion up to 100,000 tonnes.

The project marks Mura’s entry into Southeast Asia, adding to its licensed operations with Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan and LG Chem in South Korea, alongside its flagship site under construction in Teesside, UK. Combined, these facilities are expected to deliver a total output capacity of 60 kilotonnes of circular hydrocarbons by the end of 2025.

The Singapore plant will be located within the Singapore Essential Chemicals Complex (SECC), where Mura recently secured land rights from PCS Pte. Ltd. The location offers direct pipeline access to potential customers, utilities, and skilled industry talent. A local office has also been opened to support the rollout.

Dr. Steve Mahon, CEO of Mura Technology, emphasized the importance of the expansion: “Southeast Asia, with its high plastic consumption, rapid population growth, and accelerating urbanisation, is a critical region in the fight against plastic pollution. Expanding into Singapore marks a strategic milestone in our mission to build a global circular plastic economy.”

Singapore launched its Zero Waste Masterplan in 2019, setting a target to recycle 70% of total waste, including plastics, by 2030. Mura’s new facility is expected to align closely with this national agenda by collaborating with local partners and the National Environment Agency to source feedstock. Additional processed and verified recycled plastic feedstock will be imported from regional markets to support wider Southeast Asian circular economy goals.

The company will deploy its proprietary Hydro-PRT® technology, which uses supercritical water to break down mixed and contaminated plastics into valuable hydrocarbon products. Unlike traditional pyrolysis, this process can efficiently handle a wider range of materials such as food packaging, while delivering high yields of feedstocks suitable for virgin-quality recycled plastics.

According to regional forecasts, Southeast Asia could generate as much as 56 million tonnes of mismanaged plastic waste per year by 2050, highlighting both an urgent environmental challenge and an opportunity for advanced recycling. Singapore, as a hub for innovation and trade, is positioning itself as a leader in circular economy initiatives. Mura’s facility could play a pivotal role in reducing fossil dependence in plastic production while contributing to the regional recycling infrastructure.

Mura’s Singapore facility, targeted to come online in the next few years, is a cornerstone of the company’s global growth strategy. With expanding operations across Europe and Asia, Mura aims to establish itself as a central player in the circular plastics economy.

Source: Mura Technology