Recycled Silicone Production Scales Up, Elkem’s Norway Plan
Recycled Silicone Production Scales Up, Elkem’s Norway Plant Runs at Full Capacity (March 25)
Core Keywords: recycled silicone, Elkem Norway plant, full capacity, 20,000 tons/year, $2.3 billion market by 2036, low-carbon production
Core Sentence: Elkem’s Norway recycled silicone plant runs at full 20,000-ton annual capacity, as the global recycled silicone market heads toward $2.3 billion by 2036.
Elkem, a global leader in silicone and advanced materials, confirmed on March 25 that its silicone recycling plant in Norway is operating at full capacity, processing 20,000 tons of silicone waste annually to produce virgin-grade recycled siloxane intermediates. The plant uses advanced depolymerization technology to convert post-consumer and industrial silicone waste into high-quality raw materials, with performance identical to petroleum-based virgin silicone and 30% lower carbon emissions. The full-capacity operation comes as global brands ramp up ESG and carbon neutrality targets, driving surging demand for low-carbon recycled silicone products.
Market research data updated on March 25 shows that the global recycled silicone market is growing at a 12.5% compound annual rate, with a projected market size of $2.3 billion by 2036. Domestic Chinese enterprises are also accelerating layout in the recycled silicone sector, with Bluestar Silicones launching a pilot recycling line and planning to expand capacity to 10,000 tons/year by late 2026. The push for recycled silicone aligns with China’s dual carbon goals and global circular economy trends, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional production. Recycled silicone is now widely used in construction, automotive, and electronics sectors, with major manufacturers increasingly mandating recycled content in their supply chains. As technology matures and production scales, recycled silicone is expected to account for nearly 40% of global silicone supply by 2036, transforming the industry’s environmental footprint.
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