Customer Background: Packaging Waste Meets an Energy Gap

The customer works in Europe’s renewable energy sector and has bought from Chinese equipment suppliers for many years. Their site generates a continuous stream of PP and PET plastic packaging waste. At the same time, local electricity prices are high. In winter, their power supply relies mainly on summer generation, so it falls short of demand. Therefore, they wanted one solution that could handle the waste and support their energy needs.

The Starting Point:

• Steady waste output: Daily operations produce a continuous flow of plastic packaging. This waste needs a sustainable outlet.
• Seasonal power gap: Electricity is expensive locally. Because of this, winter demand outruns the summer-weighted supply.

What Pyrolysis Adds:

• Waste into fuel: Pyrolysis plant turns plastic waste into fuel oil. When paired with a generator set, that oil can help cover the winter power gap.
• Local feedstock for the long term: Waste plastics and end-of-life tires are available nearby at low cost. Therefore, the plant has a steady supply for continuous operation.

Equipment Configuration: BLJ-16 with Hydraulic Feeding

After a technical and economic comparison, the customer chose the BLJ-16 plastic pyrolysis plant with a single manifold, a hydraulic feeding system and a steam boiler. The customer’s own crew handled the installation. Then Beston sent an engineer to the site to support commissioning and trial production.

Commissioning Highlights: Quick Diagnosis, Smooth Start-Up

Two points came up during start-up trial operation of plastic pyrolysis machine, but the engineer settled both on site.

Trial Results: Steady Oil Output and On-Schedule Acceptance

After the two points above, the BLJ-16 moved into formal trial production. Meanwhile, the Beston engineer monitored operation on site.

Looking Ahead: Waste Disposal and Energy Supply in One Plant

As plastic waste rules tighten around the world, this project shows how pyrolysis can handle waste disposal and energy supply together. However, every site has different waste streams, feedstock availability and end-use needs. For this reason, Beston Group designs each plastic pyrolysis solution around the specific project.

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BLJ-16 Thermal Desorption Unit in Africa: Turning Oil Sludge into Value

42 Days to Delivery: What Beston Group Did Right?

Three steps, tightly coordinated — compress variables before shipment, eliminate blockers before arrival, launch without delay on the ground. Together, they made a 42-day turnaround from engineer departure to first output possible:

1. Pre-shipment Configuration

Before pyrolysis equipment left the factory, our engineering team aligned with the solutions team on configuration details. They prefabricated key base components in advance, so the crew could skip much of the on-site casting and welding work. As a result, the team arrived on-site with a clean runway and zero wasted time.

2. Remote Pre-inspection

Next, our engineers connected with the client via WhatsApp to work through a preparation checklist together. They confirmed site infrastructure progress, verified client-supplied materials, and checked the skilled labor. As a result, problems would otherwise surface on arrival got resolved before the team ever boarded a flight.

3. On-site Verification

Finally, upon arrival, engineers ran an immediate walkthrough against the Pre-installation Checklist. They reviewed personnel readiness, cargo completeness, and tool availability on the spot. Wherever they found gaps, they addressed them immediately — so the installation schedule moved forward without interruption from day one.

Contact Us for Oil Sludge Treatment Solution

This successful delivery of BLJ-16 thermal desorption unit powerfully demonstrates rapid delivery and responsible execution in Africa can go hand in hand. As the demand for sustainable waste management solutions grows across the African market, this project sets a replicable benchmark for the rapid on-site deployment of TDUs. If you also have problems dealing with petrochemical solid waste such as oil sludge, please feel free to contact us.

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1. Project Overview

1. Project Location: Africa
2. Feedstock: Oil-based mud
3. System Configuration: BLJ-16 TDU + Screw Feeding System + Vertical Condensation System
4. Project Duration: From March 27, 2025 to December 29, 2025, totaling 277 days.
5. Project Objectives: Reduce oil-based mud volume while minimizing environmental risks.

2. Manufacturing & Logistics Coordination

Equipment Manufacturing Phase

• Order Confirmation Date: March 27, 2025
• Manufacturing Completion Date: May 23, 2025

During the manufacturing phase, the system configuration and structural design were optimized based on the characteristics of oil-based mud. Key units, including the main reactor, discharge screw, condensation system, and exhaust gas treatment module, were all custom-manufactured and inspected at the factory. Simultaneously, critical vulnerable parts and installation-related accessories were meticulously inventoried, thereby reducing uncertainties and potential delays during overseas installation and commissioning.

Shipping and Receiving Phase

• Vessel Departure Date: June 24, 2025
• Arrival Date: August 9, 2025

Prior to shipment, all components were packaged with moisture-proof and shock-resistant measures, and clearly labeled according to installation sequence and functional grouping. Upon arrival, the project team coordinated with local port operations and the client’s site conditions to arrange customs clearance, inland transportation, and staged unloading. This phased receiving strategy optimized on-site storage, reduced handling risks, and ensured sufficient buffer time for subsequent installation activities.

3. On-Site Installation & Commissioning

Phase 1: Site Preparation & Foundation Works

Installation engineers assisted the client with site clearing, foundation formwork construction, and foundation layout marking. Then, the installation team welded the condensation platform, feeding platform, and supporting structures, ensuring readiness for major equipment positioning and lifting.

Phase 2: Equipment Hoisting & Pipe Welding

The installation team completed the hoisting of key equipment components. Engineers then installed oil-gas pipelines, flue gas pipelines, and tail gas treatment pipelines. Despite unstable power supply and changing weather conditions, engineers adjusted the installation plan to maintain overall progress.

Phase 3: System Integration & Functional Completion

Under on-site coordination, engineers integrated the fuel gas system, combustion air system, water system, and electrical control system into the TDU. The team installed refractory lining, insulation, and protective structures at the same time, ensuring safe and stable system operation.

Phase 4: Commissioning & Operator Training

System interlock commissioning, and trial operation with feedstock(15 tons oil-based mud) were carried out. The system achieved stable oil recovery and solid residue discharge. Then, engineers provided on-site training for the client’s operators, covering standard operation routine maintenance.

4. Successful Delivery

After multiple rounds of commissioning and optimization, the BLJ-16 TDU system achieved continuous and stable operation in the field. Its oil-based mud treatment performance met project objectives. Beston Group successfully received the project acceptance certificate. The successful delivery of this project not only solved the client’s long-standing oil-based mud disposal problem but also provided the local oil and gas service industry with a replicable, engineering-grade treatment solution.

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The project is located in Southeast Asia, where the client operates industrial incineration systems that rely heavily on auxiliary fuels. In daily operation when treating plastics and oil sludge, the client has long faced two major challenges:

• High fuel costs: Conventional auxiliary fuels are expensive and subject to price volatility. It significantly increasing the long-term operating costs of the incineration system and compressing the project’s overall economic margins.
• Significant environmental impact: Direct incineration of large volumes of oil sludge and medical plastic waste can result in the emission of harmful exhaust gases. With increasingly stringent local environmental regulations, the client faces a tangible risk of non-compliance penalties.

Driven by both cost pressure and environmental requirements, the client urgently needed an alternative solution capable of balancing economic efficiency with environmental performance.

2. Goals for Change

The client aimed to introduce pyrolysis equipment to establish a “resource recovery first, incineration second” treatment pathway, addressing fuel and environmental challenges while improving overall project economics.

• Reduce fuel costs: Convert plastics and oily sludge into pyrolysis oil for use as an alternative fuel in incineration systems, partially replacing conventional fuels and lowering overall operating expenses.
• Reduce environmental impact: Shift from direct incineration to a combined pyrolysis–incineration process, enabling controlled material conversion and improved emissions performance under strict regulatory requirements.
• Create additional revenue streams: Sell surplus pyrolysis oil to external markets when internal demand is met, generating extra income and further enhancing the project’s economic returns.

3. Action and Solution

After fully understanding the client’s feedstock characteristics, processing capacity requirements, and environmental compliance standards, Beston Group delivered a targeted, integrated solution for this project.

• Equipment configuration: The project adopted 3 sets of BLJ-16 oil sludge & plastic pyrolysis plant. The equipment adopts screw feeding systems, multi-stage water-cooled slag discharge, and 3-in-1 condensation system. This configuration ensures both sufficient processing capacity and long-term operational stability.
• High-standard exhaust gas treatment system: A high-configuration off-gas treatment system was included to ensure that exhaust gases generated during the pyrolysis process fully comply with local environmental regulations.

In addition, Beston Group provided full-lifecycle project support, covering everything from solution planning to final delivery. Through this systematic delivery model, we ensured smooth project implementation and rapid transition into stable commercial operation.

4. Project Outcomes

All three BLJ-16 pyrolysis units were commissioned smoothly and have achieved stable, continuous operation. The project has delivered significant and measurable results:

• Enhanced solid waste treatment capacity: The project now processes more than 10,000 tons of oily sludge and plastic waste annually. It substantially reduces the load on direct incineration.
• Effective operating cost reduction: Pyrolysis-derived fuel is used as an alternative fuel for incineration systems. It significantly lowers the client’s overall fuel cost.
• Improved environmental performance: By combining pyrolysis technology with high-standard exhaust gas control, the project demonstrates a high level of environmental responsibility. Also, full regulatory compliance is maintained throughout operation.

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1. Challenges Faced

Since enacting various regulations on plastic recycling, European countries have faced multiple challenges in effectively managing plastic waste:

• Massive volume of waste: The total amount of plastic waste generated in Europe continues to grow, creating immense pressure for processing.
• Low recycling rates: A large amount of plastic ends up in landfills or incineration rather than being reused.
• High recycling costs: High labor and energy costs in Europe make it difficult for traditional recycling plants to be profitable.

Amid these challenges, the Finnish customer saw an opportunity to turn waste into value through advanced pyrolysis technology.

2. Goal for Change

Compared to traditional physical recycling methods, the Finnish customer believes that chemical recycling is the future of plastics processing in Europe. In particular, pyrolysis technology can convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil with high market value. To achieve this goal, the customer is seeking plastic pyrolysis machine capable of large-scale recycling and stable operation. The customer also hopes to partner with equipment manufacturers that can provide full-service support, from installation to technical assistance.

3. Action and Solution

After thoroughly evaluating multiple suppliers, the Finnish client ultimately chose to partner with Beston Group to bring their plastics pyrolysis project to fruition.

4. Results Achieved

• Significant processing capacity: The project now handles over 10,000 tons of plastic waste annually, greatly reducing landfill and incineration volumes in the region.
• High-value pyrolysis oil: The produced oil has obtained ISCC certification and will be supplied to major European oil companies as a valuable refining feedstock.
• Long-term strategic cooperation: The project’s success led to a strategic partnership between the Finnish customer and Beston Group, laying the foundation for future expansion.
• Growing market influence: With advanced pyrolysis technology and a strong focus on sustainability, the customer has become one of Europe’s leading plastic recycling companies and plans to further scale up chemical recycling projects.

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1. Project Background & Challenges

This project, located in South Africa, addresses the need for efficient processing of plastic and rubber waste. The customer’s plant faced two major challenges:

• The large amount of non-recyclable waste plastic and rubber needed to be reduced;
• The smelting plant’s fuel costs were high, necessitating the identification of more cost-effective energy alternatives.

Efficient waste processing not only benefits the environment but also reduces energy costs and alleviates production pressures.

2. Goal for Change

To address the current waste stream accumulation and energy cost challenges, South African customer urgently needs a solution can simultaneously address both challenges. Through research, the customer identified a pyrolysis plant as the most suitable solution. It can achieve:

• Reduce waste volume: Advanced pyrolysis technology converts waste plastic and rubber into fuel oil, syngas, and harmless residue, effectively reducing waste volume.
• Reduce energy cost: Pyrolysis oil can replace traditional, high-cost energy sources such as natural gas and electricity. Syngas allows the pyrolysis plant to be self-sufficient.
  Thus, energy costs can be reduced, particularly in smelting plants.

3. Action and Solution

Beston technical team comprehensively considered the feedstock type, processing capacity, production site, and customer needs. After a customized design, we provided the South African customer with a configuration consisting of two BLJ-16 rubber & plastic pyrolysis plant (equipped with catalytic towers) and BZJ-10 distillation unit. Features of this equipment configuration include:

• Large processing capacity: Each batch processes 8-10 tons of plastic. Furthermore, each batch processes 10-12 tons of rubber.
• Preventing wax oil clogging: The catalytic tower improves pyrolysis efficiency through catalysis. It reduces wax oil formation and maximizing pyrolysis oil output.
• Improving fuel quality: The distillation unit further purifies the pyrolysis oil to produce non-standard diesel. This ensures it meets higher fuel requirements.

4. Results Achieved

Beston Group assists the customer throughout the entire process, including equipment customization, manufacturing, delivery, and installation. Finally, upon project completion, the South African customer successfully converts waste plastic and rubber into fuel oil, significantly improving resource utilization. Specific achievements are as follows:

• Volume reduction: Up to 7,000 tons of plastic and rubber waste annually were effectively processed. It reduces waste accumulation and converts it into a valuable energy resource.
• Operating cost reduction: The customer successfully introduces fuel oil into the smelting plant as fuel for aluminum furnaces and as a fuel replacement for older trucks. It significantly reduces fuel costs.
• Environmental benefits: The reduced waste accumulation and the use of pyrolysis oil contribute to reduced fossil fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions.

Future Outlook

The successful implementation of the plastic/rubber pyrolysis project has brought significant economic and environmental benefits to South African customer. As market demand increases, the customer plans to further increase production capacity, thereby gradually maximizing production capacity. The South African customer hopes to inject greater energy substitution capabilities into future operations, helping it secure a place in the global energy transition.

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Project Background

Our customer, the initiator of this project, keenly recognized the potential of biochar as a reliable carbon removal pathway. By identifying almond shells as a valuable feedstock, the US customer saw an opportunity to move beyond low-value applications such as fuel or bulk sales. Their vision was to establish a biochar carbon removal project that converts waste into a durable carbon sink while creating certified carbon removal credits.

Challenges Faced

The US customer faced significant challenges with low-value utilization of almond shells. Traditional outlets, including raw sales or direct combustion, neither generated meaningful revenue nor aligned with the customer’s sustainability goals.

At the same time, the customer aimed to:

• Find a scalable technological solution to process almond shells efficiently.
• Establish a credible project model that could pass international carbon credit assessments.
• Unlock new commercial opportunities by entering the carbon removal market.

Goal for Change

The project set out with two clear goals with pyrolysis machine for biochar:

• Resource Conversion: The goal was to process almond shells into biochar. This is a stable material. And it enhances soil value while also serving as a long-term carbon storage medium.
• Carbon Credit Certification: The goal was to launch a certified biochar carbon removal project. And this would enable the generation and trade of verified credits on recognized platforms.

These objectives positioned the project at the intersection of resource utilization and climate innovation.

Action and Solution

To turn this vision into reality, the customer chose Beston Group’s BST-50S biochar production equipment. And it was supported by a tailored configuration plan. The solution included:

• Equipment Deployment: BST-50S was selected for its large processing capacity, operational reliability, and adaptability to almond shells.
• Certification Pathway: The project applied for certification with puro.earth, a leading global platform for carbon removal credit validation.
• Technical Support: Beston’s engineering team provided full technical documentation and detailed operational data. As a result, the evaluation process moved forward smoothly.

This integrated approach enabled the US customer to move from concept to validated carbon removal project.

Results Achieved

The commissioning of the equipment represents a major milestone:

• Annual Production Capacity: 6,000 tons of biochar
• Carbon Removal Potential: 12,000 tons of CO₂ stored annually
• Certification Progress: The project has been preliminarily assessed by puro.earth. And now, it is ready for further certification as operational data builds up.

With commissioning complete, the project is ready to transition into stable operation and carbon credit generation.

Future Targets

Looking ahead, the US customers plans to expand both equipment and project capacity. Once the current system runs steadily, the target is 30,000 tons of biochar per year. With this scale-up, carbon removal volumes will rise sharply. As a result, the project will deliver greater environmental benefits and create a model that other enterprises can replicate for sustainable growth.

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1. Background & Challenges

A Nigerian waste‑recovery company faced large stockpiles of end‑of‑life tires. These tires resist natural breakdown and occupy scarce land. Moreover, they pose severe fire risks and attract disease vectors. Traditional disposal methods such as landfilling and open burning release toxic fumes. Consequently, local communities suffer air and soil pollution. Therefore, the client urgently needed a scalable, turnkey solution. It had to process at least 4,000 tonnes per year. Furthermore, it needed to produce valuable outputs and ensure environmental compliance.

2. Actions & Solution

According to the needs of Nigerian customers, Beston technical team provides BLJ-16 tyre pyrolysis plant, the configuration includes:

• Manifold+Catalytic Tower: Dual system is for future treatment of plastic/oil sludge, which increases the richness of raw material processing.
• Hydraulic Feeding:PLC‑controlled hydraulic ram ensures continuous, safe tire loading, reduces manual handling, and minimizes downtime.
• Vertical Condensation: This condensation effectively improves oil-gas separation efficiency and ensures oil product quality.

3. Achieved Results

After the pyrolysis equipment was debugged and the operators were trained, the system ran smoothly and achieved the recycling goals:

• Pyrolysis oil: The oil yield of a single batch operation reached about 40%. The oil quality meets the local boiler fuel requirements.
• Carbon black: Produces about 30% tire pyrolysis carbon black by weight, which is suitable for the rubber and coating industries. It can also be refined into rCB.
• Steel wire: Separate and recycle the steel wire in waste tires to achieve near-zero solid waste emissions.

4. Future Outlook

Building on this success, the customers plans to expand its operations. Next steps include plastic and oily‑sludge pyrolysis. Moreover, they will activate the catalytic tower upgrade. In addition, they will test new catalysts for higher gas yields. Furthermore, they will install a modular heat‑recovery unit. Therefore, energy consumption will decrease significantly. Ultimately, expanded products will include syngas for power, refined oils for chemical feedstocks, and engineered carbon materials. Consequently, the project will boost regional circular economy goals. It will also create new revenue streams. Finally, it will serve as a model for sustainable waste valorization in West Africa.

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Key information of the US Almond Shell to Biochar Project

Why U.S. Customer Choose BST-50 for Carbon Credits Acquisition?

With the rapid development of the carbon removal market, this US customer plans to convert almond shells into biochar that meets international standards for long-term carbon sequestration, thereby entering the carbon credit trading system. After evaluating multiple technology suppliers, the customer finally chose the BST-50 continuous biochar pyrolysis equipment. This choice is based on the following advantages of us:

Choose Beston, Unlock Carbon Credit Potential

At Beston Group, we don’t just provide equipment—we deliver end-to-end carbon removal solutions that align with international standards. Whether you’re looking to turn agricultural waste into long-term carbon assets or scale up your climate-positive impact, our biochar technologies are engineered for both performance and credibility. Join the growing number of global clients leveraging Beston’s certified solutions to enter the carbon market with confidence. Let’s build your carbon credit project—together.

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Installation Progress of Plastic to Fuel Machine in Finland

Transport to Installation Site

During the transportation of the equipment, it coincided with the local heavy snow weather, which brought considerable challenges to the transportation work. However, Finnish customers have rich professional transportation experience. They have formulated a detailed transportation plan and rationally deployed transportation vehicles. After careful arrangement and coordination, three sets of plastic pyrolysis equipment arrived at the installation site smoothly and completed the unloading operation.

Hoisting and Assembly

At present, the major components of the equipment have basically completed the hoisting work. And, they are deployed to the designated location according to the detailed layout diagram provided by the Beston technical team. The base, reactor and cover of the main furnace have been spliced. High-temperature ceramic wool is currently being laid. In terms of the condensation system, the customer has basically completed the assembly of the condenser and the oil storage tank. Moreover, the corresponding working platform has also been completed.

Prospects of Plastic Pyrolysis Technology in the European Market

European governments and companies are actively promoting the efficient recycling of waste plastics. Pyrolysis plant not only helps to reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment, but also provides sustainable raw materials for European industry. Taking the Finnish customer as an example, the forward-looking nature of the project reflects the customer’s foresight of the growing demand for advanced recycling technology in Europe. As European governments promote green policies, plastic pyrolysis technology will play an increasingly important role in the circular economy. As a result, plastic pyrolysis is bound to become one of the core technologies for plastic waste management and efficient resource utilization in Europe.

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If you are interested in building a pyrolysis project and looking for solutions in the field of waste recycling such as plastics, oil sludge, tires or biomass, please feel free to contact us. We will provide you with customized technical support and comprehensive solutions to help your environmental protection business reach new heights.

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