Empire Diversified Energy’s subsidiary, Empire Green Generation (GreenGen), has received US$10 million in funding to establish a plastic waste recycling plant in West Virginia, US. GreenGen says the plant will use “commercially proven” technology to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oils, which are used as displacements for petroleum-derived commodities. This is specifically for petrochemical refiners seeking a circular economy for non-biodegradable plastic waste. Frank Rosso, Empire’s CEO, says: “We are thankful for our lender’s continual support as we expand our recycling and sustainability efforts at the Port of West Virginia. We believe GreenGen will set the standard for waste-to-energy recycling plants in the US.”
