Waste plastic feedstock sourcing assessment

ADI Analytics conducted a feedstock sourcing assessment to support a client scaling up plastics pyrolysis operations, evaluating the value chain, supply outlook, pricing trends, and supplier landscape to inform sourcing strategy.

A U.S.-based company scaling up its plastics pyrolysis operation along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

The client needed a detailed understanding of the waste plastic feedstock value chain, supply availability, pricing trends, and sourcing strategies to support project development.

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Defined the waste plastic feedstock value chain, associated costs, and provided a U.S. supply outlook segmented by source and plastic type.

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Established cost estimates for sorting, shredding, and transportation, and analyzed historical feedstock pricing trends and drivers.

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Conducted interviews with brokers and recyclers to gather insights on sourcing trends and strategies.

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Evaluated deals made by other chemical recyclers to understand their sourcing strategies.

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Identified waste plastic feedstock suppliers near the client’s planned location.

  • ADI’s work provided the client with a detailed feedstock sourcing strategy and actionable insights to support the scale-up of their plastics pyrolysis project.
  • The client subsequently engaged ADI to evaluate potential locations for additional facilities.
Client Results
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Johanna Schmidtke Aramco Ventures

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