Borouge International expands mechanical recycling capacity in Germany and Austria

Borouge International is investing to expand mechanical recycling output at its Niedergebra, Germany and Wildon, Austria plants, adding close to 9 kilotonnes of recycled mixed polyolefin and up to 5 kilotonnes of recycled polyethylene capacity respectively. The Niedergebra expansion is expected on stream in the first quarter of 2027 and the Wildon expansion in the fourth quarter of 2027, aimed at meeting rising customer demand for circular polyolefins driven partly by the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

Why this mattersMore European recycled-polyolefin capacity improves packaging converters' access to recycled content as PPWR mandates approach, easing a tight supply chain.

• Niedergebra, Germany (formerly mtm plastics) to add close to 9 kilotonnes of annual recycled mixed polyolefin (rPO) capacity, operational Q1 2027.
• Wildon, Austria (formerly Ecoplast) to add up to 5 kilotonnes of annual recycled polyethylene (rPE) capacity, on stream Q4 2027.
• Borouge International's Elin Pelin, Bulgaria plant already produces over 20 kilotonnes a year of recycled polypropylene (rPP).
• Borouge Group International AG was formed in 2026 by combining Borouge Plc, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals, backed by ADNOC's XRG and OMV.
• The company also supplies recycled PE film grades from a plant in Indiana, US, as part of its North American circular materials offering.

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