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ESAF TradeCo

Innovative Solutions

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY • PCT/CH2025/050030

Plastic to Sustainable Fuel

Multi-stage catalytic refining process converting plastic waste into specification-grade aviation turbine fuel and diesel, meeting ASTM D1655 and EN 590 standards

75% CO₂ Reduction
60-75% Fuel Yield
Zero Landfill Waste

The Complete Process

Six integrated stages transform plastic waste into clean, sustainable fuel

Plastic to Fuel Process Flow Diagram

Process Stage Details

StageProcess StepDescription
01
Plastic Waste Sorting & Shredding
Post-consumer PE, PP, and PS plastics are sorted and shredded to <20mm particles
02
Thermal Pyrolysis
400-500°C thermal depolymerization under inert atmosphere produces condensable hydrocarbon oil
03
Fractional Distillation
Separation into naphtha (C₅-C₉), kerosene (C₁₀-C₁₅), diesel (C₁₅-C₂₀), and wax fractions
04
Hydrotreating
NiMo/CoMo catalysts remove sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen while saturating olefins and aromatics
05
HydroisomerizationPATENTED INNOVATION
Pt/zeolite catalyst converts n-paraffins to iso-paraffins for improved cold-flow properties
06
Blending & Quality Control
Final product meets ASTM D1655 (Jet A-1) and EN 590 (Diesel) specifications

Technical Specifications

Proven performance metrics validated through pilot-scale testing

Yield

60-75% liquid fuel
wt%

Kerosene Fraction

25-40%
of total oil

Operating Temperature

400-500°C
pyrolysis

Sulfur Content

<10 ppm
ultra-low

Energy Density

≥42.8 MJ/kg
ASTM compliant

Freezing Point

≤-50°C
excellent cold-flow

Environmental Impact

Transforming plastic waste into clean fuel while dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Circular Economy Flow
CO2 Emissions Comparison

Carbon Credit Partnership

ESAF TradeCo works closely with Verra to develop dedicated methodologies for carbon credits and plastic credits issued from pyrolysis with plastic recycled feedstock, ensuring maximum environmental and economic value.

Benefits Per 1 Ton Fuel

CO₂ Avoided
1.8
tons CO₂e
Plastic Diverted
2.0
tons from landfill
Carbon Credits
$95
ISCC+ certified
Revenue Potential
$1,200
per ton fuel

Benefits Per 1,000 Tons Fuel

CO₂ Avoided
1,800
tons CO₂e/year
Plastic Diverted
2,000
tons/year
Carbon Credits
$95,000
annual revenue
Total Revenue
$1.2M
fuel + credits

Why ESAF's Technology Leads

Patented process advantages that set us apart from conventional approaches

75% GHG Reduction

vs. fossil fuel production

60-75% Yield

liquid fuel from plastic

ASTM Certified

meets all aviation standards

Zero Waste

100% feedstock utilization