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Aduro Clean Technologies Secures Ortessa Deal to Advance Hydrochemolytic Pilot at Chemelot
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ADUR, CSE: ACT) announced on June 17, 2026 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ortessa Groep BV to develop a feed‑stock logistics center that will support the company’s first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) pilot plant at Chemelot Industrial Park in the Netherlands. The partnership is intended to provide a secure, reliable and efficient supply of specification‑ready post‑use plastic feedstock for the pilot.
The MOU follows earlier agreements that Aduro has entered into with AstroTurf and ECOCE, which were reported in February 2026. Those agreements were aimed at expanding the company’s reach in Europe and Mexico, respectively, and at exploring new feed‑stock sources for its HCT platform.
Aduro’s HCT platform is a water‑based chemical recycling process that can convert waste plastics, heavy bitumen and renewable oils into high‑value products. Bench‑scale studies cited by the company show that HCT can reduce wax content in feedstock, produce stable lighter crude, and achieve product yields of up to 95 %. The technology is reported to handle 30–40 % contaminated feedstock, outperforming conventional pyrolysis methods.
According to a June 17, 2026 press release, the Ortessa partnership will evaluate a logistics center to support the FOAK plant’s feed‑stock needs. Ortessa brings extensive experience in waste collection, management, processing and valorisation through its network of operating companies. The collaboration is expected to streamline the supply chain for Aduro’s pilot, potentially accelerating the technology’s commercial deployment.
The company’s management has highlighted that the capital raised in recent funding rounds has positioned Aduro to finance the Chemelot demonstration plant and its planned expansion in Mexico. Despite dilution from these capital raises, the company remains well‑capitalised for its current projects, according to statements released by Aduro.
Aduro’s shares have risen 36 % since February 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s technology and partnership strategy. The stock is listed on both Nasdaq and the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Industry observers note that the HCT platform offers a potentially more sustainable alternative to mechanical recycling and thermal pyrolysis, both of which have limitations in feed‑stock purity and product quality. By targeting high‑value outputs from contaminated plastic streams, Aduro could address a significant portion of the global plastic waste problem.
The company’s progress is being monitored by investors and analysts who are tracking the development of the Chemelot pilot, the success of the Ortessa logistics center, and the outcomes of the earlier agreements with AstroTurf and ECOCE. The next quarterly earnings report, expected in the first quarter of 2027, will provide additional insight into the company’s financial position and the status of its pilot projects.
In summary, Aduro Clean Technologies has secured a key partnership with Ortessa to support its Hydrochemolytic pilot at Chemelot, while continuing to expand its feed‑stock network through agreements with AstroTurf and ECOCE. The company’s technology, backed by recent capital injections, positions it to advance chemical recycling of plastics and heavy oils, with the stock reflecting growing investor interest.
The MOU follows earlier agreements that Aduro has entered into with AstroTurf and ECOCE, which were reported in February 2026. Those agreements were aimed at expanding the company’s reach in Europe and Mexico, respectively, and at exploring new feed‑stock sources for its HCT platform.
Aduro’s HCT platform is a water‑based chemical recycling process that can convert waste plastics, heavy bitumen and renewable oils into high‑value products. Bench‑scale studies cited by the company show that HCT can reduce wax content in feedstock, produce stable lighter crude, and achieve product yields of up to 95 %. The technology is reported to handle 30–40 % contaminated feedstock, outperforming conventional pyrolysis methods.
According to a June 17, 2026 press release, the Ortessa partnership will evaluate a logistics center to support the FOAK plant’s feed‑stock needs. Ortessa brings extensive experience in waste collection, management, processing and valorisation through its network of operating companies. The collaboration is expected to streamline the supply chain for Aduro’s pilot, potentially accelerating the technology’s commercial deployment.
The company’s management has highlighted that the capital raised in recent funding rounds has positioned Aduro to finance the Chemelot demonstration plant and its planned expansion in Mexico. Despite dilution from these capital raises, the company remains well‑capitalised for its current projects, according to statements released by Aduro.
Aduro’s shares have risen 36 % since February 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s technology and partnership strategy. The stock is listed on both Nasdaq and the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Industry observers note that the HCT platform offers a potentially more sustainable alternative to mechanical recycling and thermal pyrolysis, both of which have limitations in feed‑stock purity and product quality. By targeting high‑value outputs from contaminated plastic streams, Aduro could address a significant portion of the global plastic waste problem.
The company’s progress is being monitored by investors and analysts who are tracking the development of the Chemelot pilot, the success of the Ortessa logistics center, and the outcomes of the earlier agreements with AstroTurf and ECOCE. The next quarterly earnings report, expected in the first quarter of 2027, will provide additional insight into the company’s financial position and the status of its pilot projects.
In summary, Aduro Clean Technologies has secured a key partnership with Ortessa to support its Hydrochemolytic pilot at Chemelot, while continuing to expand its feed‑stock network through agreements with AstroTurf and ECOCE. The company’s technology, backed by recent capital injections, positions it to advance chemical recycling of plastics and heavy oils, with the stock reflecting growing investor interest.
