Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, partnered with Nigerian Breweries Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading brewers, and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd, a prominent African clean energy infrastructure developer, to establish one of Africa’s largest recycled PET (rPET) production facilities.
Through this strategic collaboration, the partners aim to accelerate circular economy development and strengthen sustainable packaging value chains across the region. The project represents a major step toward increasing recycling capacity and reducing plastic waste in Africa.
Large-Scale rPET Facility Planned in Lagos
The partners plan to build the state-of-the-art recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The plant is expected to produce up to 45,000 tonnes of food-grade recycled PET (rPET) resin annually, making it one of the largest such facilities in Africa.
Construction and commissioning activities are scheduled with a targeted start-up in the first half of 2027. Once operational, the plant will convert post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality recycled material suitable for packaging applications.
Importantly, the project will help meet the growing demand for recycled content while reducing plastic waste. At the same time, it is expected to generate local economic value by improving collection systems, creating jobs, and expanding participation in Nigeria’s recycling ecosystem.
Leveraging Expertise Across the PET Value Chain
Indorama Ventures, the world’s largest recycler of PET used in beverage packaging, will contribute global expertise in sustainable materials and recycling technologies. Nigerian Breweries, an operating company of Heineken, will provide strong market insight and local engagement within Nigeria’s beverage industry. Genesis Energy will support the initiative with sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions required to operate the facility efficiently.
Together, the partners plan to develop commercially viable rPET operations that enable responsible growth and deliver long-term environmental benefits. However, the project will proceed subject to regulatory approvals, technical validation, and operational implementation.
Supporting Nigeria’s Plastic Waste Management Policy
The initiative also aligns with Nigeria’s National Policy on Plastic Waste Management, introduced in 2020. The policy aims to ensure that all plastic packaging in the country becomes recyclable, reusable, biodegradable, or compostable by 2030.
Given its strategic location and strong logistics infrastructure, Lagos offers an ideal base to expand recycling operations that can serve both national and regional markets. Consequently, the facility is expected to play an important role in strengthening Nigeria’s plastic waste collection and recycling systems.
Indorama Ventures Expands Global Recycling Footprint
Yash Lohia, Executive President of Petchem and Chairman of the ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, highlighted the significance of the project. According to him, the collaboration marks a major milestone in the company’s global recycling strategy. By establishing its largest recycling facility to date and one of Africa’s largest rPET plants, Indorama Ventures aims to bring its advanced technologies and sustainability expertise to a rapidly growing region. He noted that scaling sustainability solutions locally is essential for building resilient packaging systems that deliver lasting environmental and economic value.
Currently, Indorama Ventures operates 20 recycling facilities across 11 countries and has already recycled more than 160 billion post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality recycled materials. The Nigerian plant will be the company’s first recycling investment in Africa, demonstrating its long-term commitment to expanding circular infrastructure and strengthening recycling ecosystems worldwide.
Genesis Energy to Provide Sustainable Infrastructure
Genesis Energy will play a key role by supporting the project with sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions. The company currently operates across 11 African countries and manages utility-scale generation projects totaling more than 780 MW in operations, construction, and advanced development. Its activities span countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Benin Republic, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Mali, along with projects in the United Kingdom.
Genesis Energy deploys a diversified energy mix that includes solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas solutions. Looking ahead, the company plans to allocate up to $2 billion annually over the next five years, targeting a total installed and contracted capacity of 10 GW.
Cross-Sector Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Speaking about the partnership, Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman and CEO of Genesis Energy, emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration. He explained that the initiative demonstrates how clean energy investments can support climate-resilient economic development. By combining circular economy principles with sustainable infrastructure and energy systems, the project aims to deliver long-term environmental impact while creating new economic opportunities.
Environmental and Socio-Economic Benefits
Beyond industrial development, the rPET project is expected to generate broader environmental and social benefits. Specifically, it will increase PET bottle collection, divert plastic waste from landfills, and promote improved recycling practices. In addition, the partners plan to engage local communities and stakeholders to encourage responsible waste management and strengthen the recycling value chain.
A Major Step Toward Circular Packaging in Africa
The signing of the partnership agreement marks the first milestone in a long-term development roadmap. Through this collaboration, Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries, and Genesis Energy aim to build a scalable recycling platform that supports sustainable packaging solutions across Africa. As per the press release, the project reflects the partners’ shared commitment to responsible investment, environmental stewardship, and Nigeria’s transition toward a more circular and resource-efficient economy.
