Aduro Clean Technologies announced that its Hydrochemolytic™ oil, derived from a blend of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and nylon waste, successfully completed steam‑cracking trials in a European pilot plant in October 2025. The trials demonstrated that the oil can be processed without dilution or additional hydrotreating, meeting the stringent feed‑stock specifications required by commercial steam‑crackers.
The pilot results confirm that the water‑based Hydrochemolytic platform produces a high‑saturation, low‑contamination liquid that is compatible with existing petrochemical infrastructure. By eliminating costly pre‑treatment steps, the technology reduces capital and operating expenses for downstream operators and accelerates the commercial rollout of Aduro’s solution.
CEO Ofer Vicus highlighted the significance of third‑party validation, noting that the oil was processed “as produced” and met demanding feedstock requirements. Vicus added that the milestone marks a critical step toward moving from pilot to demonstration scale and underscores the value the company can bring to large‑scale circular plastics production.
While the technological breakthrough is a positive development, Aduro’s financial performance remains challenging. In the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, revenue fell 31% to $231,212, and the company posted an operating loss of $12,145,790, compared with a $7,436,861 loss in the prior year. In Q1 fiscal 2026 (ended August 31, 2025), revenue declined 19% to $44,500, and the operating loss widened to $6,325,018 from $2,462,532 in Q1 2025. The losses reflect ongoing investments in technology development and commercialization.
Market reaction to the announcement was positive. On the day of the disclosure, Aduro’s shares closed up 7.68%, reflecting investor confidence in the commercial viability of the Hydrochemolytic technology. The market reaction was driven by the successful validation of the oil as a drop‑in feedstock for commercial steam crackers, which de‑risks the technology and enhances its attractiveness to potential licensees and partners.
Analysts noted that the pilot success could position Aduro as a viable alternative to traditional chemical recycling methods, potentially expanding its market share in the circular plastics sector. However, they also cautioned that the company’s financial trajectory and need for additional capital to scale the technology remain critical factors for long‑term success.
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