Alterra has been selected to lead a Feasibility and Feedstock Study

We’re excited to announce that Alterra has been selected to lead a Feasibility and Feedstock Study for Viva Energy Australia and Cleanaway Waste Management focused on transforming hard-to-recycle soft plastics into circular feedstock in Australia.

This project will assess the integration of Alterra’s proprietary liquefaction technology in Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery to produce plastic pyrolysis oil (PPO), a key input for manufacturing new food-grade plastic.

The study will provide a comprehensive techno-economic analysis that supports the development of a full-scale facility.

With nearly 20,000 hours of continuous operation and approaching 150,000 barrels of circular oil delivered to global customers, Alterra’s industrial plant continues to set the benchmark with 90%+ uptime and 70%+ feedstock-to-oil conversion. This proven track record is powering our new feasibility study with a leading Australian client.

Earlier this year, Viva Energy successfully processed Alterra’s PPO at scale, validating its compatibility with existing infrastructure and reinforcing its potential to enable real circular solutions for post-consumer plastics.

“We’re honored to support this pivotal initiative,” said Valerio Coppini, Chief Commercial Officer of Alterra. “The successful trial with Viva Energy demonstrated our technology’s potential, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to enable real progress toward plastics circularity in Australia.”

At Alterra, we are proud to contribute to a solution that supports local circular economies and keeps valuable materials in use.