What is Orion Engineered Carbons SA doing in Qingdao, China, and what feedstock is it using?

Orion Engineered Carbons SA has commenced production of circular carbon black at its ISCC PLUS-certified plant in Qingdao, China, utilizing tire pyrolysis oil as the feedstock to create three grades of circular carbon black—including one suitable for tires.

How does Orion’s circular carbon black production in China relate to its broader global strategy and infrastructure?

This initiative expands Orion’s global offering of sustainable carbon black and builds on similar circular production efforts in Europe; both the Qingdao (China) and Polish facilities use dedicated infrastructure to process pyrolysis oil, ensuring quality consistency and supporting customers’ circular commercial strategies.

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Orion Engineered Carbons commenced circular carbon black production at its Qingdao facility using tire pyrolysis oil, expanding its sustainable product portfolio for the tire industry.

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