Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries, and Genesis Energy partner to build Nigeria’s largest rPET recycling facility in Lagos, boosting circular economy infrastructure.
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global leader in sustainable chemicals, has formed a strategic alliance with Nigerian Breweries Plc—Nigeria’s leading brewing company—and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd, an African clean-energy infrastructure developer and asset manager, to develop one of Africa’s largest advanced recycled PET (rPET) production facilities. The project represents a major step toward expanding circular economy infrastructure and strengthening sustainable packaging supply chains in the region.
The planned facility will be located in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. Once operational, the plant is expected to produce up to 45,000 tons of food-grade recycled PET resin annually, making it one of the most significant rPET manufacturing projects on the African continent. The partners aim to commence operations in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and final project validations.
The plant will focus on converting post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality recycled resin suitable for packaging applications. This initiative is designed to address the increasing demand for recycled plastic content in packaging while simultaneously reducing plastic waste entering landfills and the environment. By strengthening local recycling capabilities, the project is also expected to support the development of organized collection systems, generate employment opportunities, and enhance participation across Nigeria’s recycling value chain.
Each partner brings specialized capabilities that support the project’s long-term success. Indorama Ventures, recognized as the world’s largest recycler of PET for beverage applications, contributes its global expertise in advanced recycling technologies and sustainable material development. Nigerian Breweries, an operating company of Heineken, offers strong insights into the domestic beverage market along with an established distribution and stakeholder network within Nigeria. Meanwhile, Genesis Power & Energy Solutions will provide critical infrastructure support and sustainable energy solutions necessary to ensure efficient and low-carbon operations.
The initiative also supports the objectives of Nigeria’s National Policy on Plastic Waste Management, introduced in 2020. The policy aims to strengthen waste collection and recycling infrastructure while ensuring that all plastic packaging used in the country becomes recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, or reusable by 2030. Establishing the facility in Lagos provides a strategic advantage, allowing the project to serve both national and regional recycling needs while leveraging the city’s established commercial and logistics networks.
According to Yash Lohia, Executive President of Petchem and Chairman of the ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, the partnership marks a major milestone in the company’s global recycling strategy. He emphasized that building one of Africa’s largest rPET facilities demonstrates Indorama’s commitment to expanding circular solutions in high-growth markets. By combining global expertise with local partnerships, the company aims to create resilient and sustainable packaging ecosystems that deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
Indorama Ventures currently operates 20 recycling facilities across 11 countries and has recycled more than 160 billion post-consumer PET bottles into new materials. The Nigerian project represents the company’s first recycling investment in Africa and the largest recycling plant it has undertaken globally, highlighting its long-term commitment to circular infrastructure and sustainable innovation.
Genesis Energy will further support the project by integrating clean-energy infrastructure into the facility. The company currently operates across 11 African countries and manages utility-scale generation projects exceeding 780 MW across multiple stages of development. Its energy portfolio includes solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas solutions. Genesis is also pursuing an ambitious plan to invest up to $2 billion annually over the next five years, targeting approximately 10 GW of installed and contracted capacity.
Beyond industrial development, the project is expected to deliver broader environmental and social benefits. These include improving PET collection systems, reducing plastic waste leakage, and working with local communities to promote responsible recycling practices.
The partnership agreement marks the first step in a broader development roadmap, reflecting the partners’ shared commitment to sustainable investment and Nigeria’s transition toward a more circular and resource-efficient economy.
