Circular Economy Indorama Ventures, Partners to Develop One of Africa’s Largest rpet Production Units

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Indorama Ventures has partnered with Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Power and Energy Solutions to develop one of Africa’s largest state-of-the-art recycled pet production facilities in Nigeria. On completion, the facility is expected to produce up to 45,000 tons of food‑grade rpet resin every year.

Bangkok/Thailand – Indorama Ventures together with Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions have entered a strategic partnership to establish one of Africa’s largest state-of-the-art recycled Pet (rpet) production facilities in Nigeria, based on planned production capacity. The landmark collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening circular economy infrastructure and sustainable packaging value chains across the region.

Located in Lagos, the site represents an investment to develop a facility capable of producing up to 45,000 tons of food‑grade rpet resin annually, with start‑up targeted in the first half of 2027. By converting post‑consumer Pet bottles into high‑quality recycled material for packaging applications, the initiative aims to meet fast‑rising demand for recycled content, reduce plastic waste, and create local value through improved collection systems, job creation, and increased participation across the recycling value chain.

The partnership brings together complementary strengths across the Pet value chain. Indorama Ventures contributes expertise in sustainable materials development. Nigerian Breweries provides strong local market insight and engagement across Nigeria’s beverage ecosystem, while Genesis Energy supports the initiative with sustainable infrastructure and energy expertise. The project is expected to support recycling capacity in Nigeria, subject to regulatory approvals, technical validation, and operational implementation. Together, the partners aim to establish commercially viable rpet operations that enable responsible growth and long-term environmental impact.

This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s National Policy on Plastic Waste Management, introduced in 2020 to strengthen collection, recycling, and circular economy solutions, with the goal that all plastic packaging be recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, or reusable by 2030. Lagos, as Nigeria’s commercial hub, provides a strategic base to develop recycling infrastructure capable of serving both national and regional demand.

Commenting on the landmark partnership, Yash Lohia, Executive President of Petchem and Chairman of ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said, “This partnership marks a defining milestone in our global recycling journey. By establishing our largest recycling facility to date and one of the largest rpet sites in Africa, we are bringing Indorama Ventures’ global expertise, proven technologies, and long-term vision for circularity to a region with immense growth potential. This investment reflects our belief that scaling sustainability solutions locally is essential to building resilient, sustainable packaging systems that deliver lasting environmental and economic value.”

The Nigeria facility represents Indorama Ventures’ first recycling investment in Africa and the largest recycling plant the company has ever built, underscoring the scale of the firm’s long-term commitment to circular infrastructure, advanced recycling technology, and partnerships that strengthen collection, education, and innovation across the value chain.

Genesis Energy supports the partnership by enabling sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions that underpin low carbon industrial development and circular economy systems across Africa.

Speaking on the partnership, Chairman and CEO of Genesis Energy, Akinwole II Omoboriowo, said, “This compelling initiative demonstrates Genesis’ commitments to deploying capital to climate resilient investments by leveraging clean energy as a strategic nexus to advancing viable economic opportunities. The investment is also a testament to how cross-sector partnerships can enable sustainable industrial development. By combining circular economy principles with resilient infrastructure and energy solutions, the initiative supports long-term environmental impact and local value creation.”

Beyond industrial investment, the project is expected to contribute to broader environmental and socio-economic objectives through increased Pet collection, diverted plastic waste away from landfill, and sustained engagement with local communities to promote best practices in waste collection and recycling.

The signing of the partnership agreement represents the first milestone in a longer-term development roadmap and reflects a shared commitment by the partners to invest responsibly, support sustainable packaging solutions, and contribute to Nigeria’s transition toward a more circular and resource-efficient economy.

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