Pyrum Innovations AG: France officially recognises pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tyres as a raw material for the chemical industry

09 Feb 2026 08:00 CET

Press release
of Pyrum Innovations AG

Pyrum Innovations AG: France officially recognises pyrolysis oil from
end-of-life tyres as a raw material for the chemical industry

• Pyrolysis oil is now officially recognised as a raw material in France
• Increased predictability and direct connectivity to chemical value chains
• Pyrum's position as a reliable supplier of recycled raw materials strengthened

Dillingen, Saar, 9 February 2026 – On 17 January 2026, the French authorities
officially recognised pyrolysis oil from waste tyres, also known as tyre
pyrolysis oil (TPO), as a raw material for the chemical industry. This is a
significant development for industrial material cycles based on end-of-life
tyres, as the regulatory classification strengthens the product's connectivity
to chemical value chains and improves the predictability of potential purchase
and partnership models.

Pyrum Innovations AG processes scrap tyres using pyrolysis to produce pyrolysis
oil, industrial carbon black and steel. The recognition in France highlights the
increasing importance of standardised, reliable framework conditions for ramping
up the market for recycled raw materials. In an environment where the chemical
industry and the circular economy are growing closer together, clear regulatory
categories are essential for companies to scale up investments, production and
supply chains in the long term.

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG : “The decision in France is an
important step for the industrial use of pyrolysis oil from waste tyres. It
supports a trend that we are seeing in many markets, where the chemical industry
is seeking reliable, technologically robust and clearly classified alternative
raw materials.”

Pyrum will continue to closely monitor developments in France and the ongoing
European discussion on the classification and use of recycled raw materials. The
goal remains to scale up industrial recycling solutions for scrap tyres and to
enable long-term, quality-assured purchase agreements with partners in the
chemical industry.


 
About Pyrum Innovations AG

Pyrum Innovations AG has revolutionised the recycling market for end-of-life
tyres. Since 2008, the company has been developing an innovative thermolysis
technology that enables end-of-life tyres and plastics to be recycled with
virtually no emissions. The process can recover high-quality products such as
thermolysis oil and rCB (recovered Carbon Black), which are used by renowned
partners such as BASF, Continental and Schwalbe to manufacture new products. In
this way, the company closes the material cycle and pursues a sustainable
business model in line with climate targets. Since 2020, the first plant at the
company's headquarters in Dillingen/Saar has been in continuous operation, and
two further plants have been added as part of the site expansion in 2024.
Prestigious certifications such as REACH and ISCC Plus prove the quality and
sustainability of the products.
https://www.pyrum.net/en/


Contact
Iron AG
Frederic Hilke
Phone: +49 221 9140 970
Email: pyrum@ir-on.com

Pyrum Innovations AG
Dieselstraße 8
66763 Dillingen / Saar
Email: presse@pyrum.net

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