In the recent press release, Pyrum Innovations reported that:

  • Pyrolysis oil is now officially recognised as a raw material in France
  • Increased predictability and direct connectivity to chemical value chains
  • Pyrum’s position as a reliable supplier of recycled raw materials strengthened

Dillingen, Saar 9 February 2026 - On 17 January 2026, the French authorities officially recognised pyrolysis oil from emd-of-life tires, also known as tire pyrolysis oil (TPO), as a raw material for the chemical industry. This is a significant development for industrial material cycles based on end-of-life tires, as the regulatory classification strengthens the product’s connectivity to chemical value chains and improves the predictability of potential purchase and partnership models.

Pyrum Innovations AG processes scrap tires using pyrolysis to produce pyrolysis oil, industrial carbon black and steel. The recognition in France highlights the increasing importance of standardised, reliable framework conditions for ramping up the market for recycled raw materials. In an environment where the chemical industry and the circular economy are growing closer together, clear regulatory categories are essential for companies to scale up investments, production and supply chains in the long term.

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG : “The decision in France is an important step for the industrial use of pyrolysis oil from waste tires. It supports a trend that we are seeing in many markets, where the chemical industry is seeking reliable, technologically robust and clearly classified alternative raw materials.”

Pyrum will continue to closely monitor developments in France and the ongoing European discussion on the classification and use of recycled raw materials. The goal remains to scale up industrial recycling solutions for scrap tires and to enable long-term, quality-assured purchase agreements with partners in the chemical industry.

About Pyrum Innovations

Pyrum Innovations AG has revolutionised the recycling market for used tires. Since 2008, the company has been developing an innovative thermolysis technology that makes it possible to recycle used tires and plastics with virtually zero emissions. The process enables the recovery of high-quality products such as thermolysis oil and rCB (recovered carbon black), which are used by renowned partners such as BASF, Continental and Schwalbe to manufacture new products. In this way, the company closes the material cycle and pursues a 100 % sustainable business model. The first purpose-built plant at the headquarters in Dillingen/Saar has been in continuous operation since 2020, and two further plants were added as part of the site expansion in 2024. Thanks to prestigious certificates such as REACH and ISCC Plus, the products are recognised as high-quality, sustainable and renewable.

Offcial press release by Pyrum.