Tyros B.V., a start-up specializing in end-of-life tire recycling, is set to launch a 2-hectare pyrolysis plant at the Port of Ostend, Belgium. Backed by €1 million in strategic ecological support from the Flanders regional government, the company is investing in an electric pyrolysis reactor capable of processing 9,125 tonnes of rubber granulate annually into recovered carbon black, pyrolysis oil, and syngas.

This initiative is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by 21,000 tonnes per year compared to traditional incineration. The long-term goal is to scale up to 100,000 tonnes of tire processing capacity, with 18,000 tonnes undergoing on-site pyrolysis. Tyros plans to produce over 5,000 tonnes of pyrolysis oil and 6,800 tonnes of recovered carbon black, supporting industries such as petrochemicals, automotive, and energy.

Port of Ostend officials highlight the economic and environmental benefits, emphasizing the project’s role in strengthening the circular industry cluster and creating new jobs. The site’s strategic location will allow for efficient material transport, utilizing road and canal routes.

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