The Plastic2Oil Advantage

With its revolutionary Plastic2Oil (P2O) technology, JBI has pioneered the development of a process that derives ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel which does not require further refining, directly from unwashed, unsorted waste plastics.

At JBI, we advocate environmental sustainability while energizing local economies through the creation of green jobs. We expect our Plastic2Oil technology will transform waste management practices to redefine the recycling landscape and how we recycle tomorrow and into the future.

Our P2O technology has successfully overcome significant barriers in the fuel industry. Some of the key differentiators of our process are outlined below.

Validation & Permitting

Reputable independent labs have validated the P2O technology including IsleChem (process engineering) and Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (emissions stack test).
JBI has been issued all necessary permits to operate by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
JBI has been issued an exemption from Air Permitting in the state where the first site will be located for the agreement with Rock-Tenn Company ("RockTenn").
Independent third party engineering report validates and verifies the technology and economics.

Processor

The footprint for the processor is 1,200 sq. ft., requiring only 3,000 sq. ft. of operating space.
Height requirement is approximately 20 ft.
Highly automated; very low operator to processor ratio.
Modular design allows for easy deployment.

Inputs

The P2O processor accepts unwashed, unsorted waste plastics.
The P2O process is permitted by the NYSDEC for up to 4,000 lbs. of plastic feedstock per machine per hour at the Company's Niagara Falls, NY facility.

Process

The conversion ratio for waste plastic into fuel averages 86%.
Approximately 1 gallon of fuel is extracted from 8.3 lbs. of plastic.
The processor uses its own off-gases as fuel (approximately 10-12% of process output); minimal energy is required to run the machine.
Approximately 2-4% of the resulting product is Petcoke (Carbon Black), a high BTU fuel.
Emissions are lower than a natural gas furnace of similar size, and the quality of the emissions improve with increased feed rates.
Results from the final stack test performed by Conestoga-Rivers & Associates confirm that the processor emissions are well within the limits allowable under a NYSDEC air permit.
The process operates at atmospheric pressure, and is not susceptible to pinhole leaks and/or other problems with pressure and vacuum-based system.
The reusable catalyst is produced economically.
The fuel produced is refined and separated without the high cost of a distillation tower.

Fuel Output

Fuel quality has been validated by multiple independent petro-chemical labs including: Intertek, PetroLabs, Alberta Resource Council and Southwest Research Institute.
All shipments leaving the P2O plant in Niagara Falls are tested by the Company's fully equipped internal fuel testing lab.
Fuel is ready for sale upon completion of processing without the need for further refinement.
From a single processor the Company can produce a range of fuel products, without further refining, including No. 2 Fuel (Diesel, Petroleum Distillate), No. 6 Fuel, Naphtha, Petcoke (Carbon Black), and Off-Gases to be used in the P2O process.