Viva Energy advances sustainability with tyre recycling
This initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and contribute to the production of lower-carbon fuels.
Viva Energy is moving forward with plans to establish a tyre-recycling facility in Melbourne, designed to process up to 80,000 tonnes of used tyres annually. This initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and contribute to the production of lower-carbon fuels.
The company has partnered with Klean Industries to conduct a pre-feasibility study on the project. The facility will extract valuable materials such as recovered carbon black, steel, and biogenic pyrolysis oil for industrial reuse.
"This partnership with Klean Industries is an important development for Viva Energy as we continue to explore new pathways to a more sustainable future for our refinery,” said Viva Energy Chief Strategy Officer Lachlan Pfeiffer.
Tyre pyrolysis oil will be processed at the Geelong Refinery, supporting its role in Australia's circular economy. This aligns with Viva Energy’s broader sustainability strategy, which includes exploring alternative feedstocks like soft plastics and used cooking oil.
