In Nigeria, oil drilling leaves huge amounts of oil sludge, while cities are facing a growing crisis of old tyres and plastic waste. To solve this, more local waste management companies and investors are now investor pyrolysis plants, which perfectly clear the waste while bringing high profits from fuel oil sales. Below are several real pyrolysis plant projects in Nigeria from Beston Group, aimed at providing true references for potential partners making local business decisions.
As one of Africa’s largest oil producers, Nigeria faces over 1,000,000 tons of legacy oil waste and thousands of tons of newly generated hazardous oil sludge annually, posing severe threats to local ecosystems. Amidst strict local regulations, a premier Nigerian waste management company faced massive stockpiles of this oil waste. Here is how they successfully unlocked a profitable, compliant green transition using Beston Group’s thermal desorption technology.
To help the Nigerian waste management company meet local environmental regulations, Beston Group provided a thermal desorption solution. In this phase, our engineering team focused on analyzing the client’s local oil waste conditions and designing a professional onsite layout to ensure steady, high-capacity feeding.
After completing overseas shipping, Beston engineers and the local team achieved a major benchmark: finishing the full on-site installation and rigorous commissioning of the BLJ-16 system within just 44 days.
Since the official handover, the plant has maintained highly efficient and stable operations in Nigeria. By cleanly separating oil from the sand and solids, the project helps the client fulfil environmental duties while bringing in huge profits from selling high-value pyrolysis oil to local industries.
On June 25, 2025, Beston Group successfully completed the installation and commissioning of a set of BLJ-16 tyre pyrolysis plant in Nigeria, effectively helping the client relieve their growing pressure of scrap tyre disposal. The system is currently running to process the client’s stockpiled waste, which includes car tyres and large truck tyres with maximum diameters of around 1.5 meters.
Upon receiving the client’s request, Beston Group responded immediately, completing equipment manufacturing on schedule and managing the full maritime logistics to Nigeria.
The project was executed through precise engineering and efficient collaboration between Beston engineers and the local team:
The BLJ-16 tyre pyrolysis plant has completed all performance tests and is now in full commercial operation. The verified performance benchmarks are as follows:
With a strong global footprint, Beston Group has earned the trust of numerous international clients through high-performance equipment and exceptional service. This proven track record makes us a premium, reliable manufacturer in the waste recycling industry. Below are some of our milestone projects:
| Model | BLL-30 | BLJ-20 | BLJ-16 Standard | BLJ-16 TDU | BLJ-16 WAX | BLJ-16 CAT | BLJ-16 ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Market | 2025 | 2025 | 2013 | 2013 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Motor Brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | ABB Explosion-proof |
| Suitable Raw Materials | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Whole tire Tire blocks Oil soil with liquid content | Oil sludge; Landing oil sludge; Drilling waste; Tank bottom oil sludge | Waste plastic bales (Max.0.9*0.9*1.6m) | Waste plastic bales (Max.0.9*0.9*1.6m) | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge |
| Input Capacity (Max.) | Waste plastic pellets: 0.8-1.05t/h Rubber powder: 1.25-1.5t/h Oil sludge:1.8-2.3t/h | Waste plastic pellets: 12-13t/d Tire: 18-20t/d Oil sludge:20-25t/d | Whole tire Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch Oil soil: 16-18t/batch | 16-18t/batch | 8-10t/batch | 8-10t/batch | Waste plastic bales: 8-10t/batch Whole tire Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch Oil sludge: 16-18t/batch |
| Working Method | Fully Continuous | Batch | Batch | Batch | Batch | Batch | Batch |
| Final Oil Quality | Pyrolysis oil Pyrolysis oil with wax or naphtha | Pyrolysis oil, Non-standard diesel and naphtha | Pyrolysis oil | Pyrolysis oil | Pyrolysis oil with wax | Pyrolysis oil with naphtha | Pyrolysis oil Pyrolysis oil with wax or naphtha |
| Reactor Material | 304/310S Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel and 304/316L/310S Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel | 304 Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel |
| Reactor Life Span (Years) | 5-8 | Q345R Boiler steel 2-3 304/316L Stainless steel 5-8 310S Stainless steel 8-10 | 2-3 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 5-8 |
| Guarantee (Months) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Delivery Time (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 60 | 45 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 70*20*10 | 40*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*26*8 |
| Packing | 20*6*3m in bulk+13*40HQ | 1*40FR+4*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ+1*20GP | 1*40FR+8*40HQ |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
A successful environmental project cannot rely on policy support alone; it must be a highly profitable and stable business. The pyrolysis plant in Nigeria shows excellent commercial value. Depending on the different raw materials processed, the system generates the following high-demand outputs (market prices for reference only):
– Derived from tyre/oil sludge/ plastic pyrolysis
Due to high diesel prices and unstable power supply in Nigeria, this low-cost alternative oil has wide industrial applications:
– Derived from tyre pyrolysis
A versatile industrial raw material and solid fuel option for the local market:
– Derived from tyre
These high-strength steel wires are extracted from tyres during the pre-treatment stage before they enter the pyrolysis plant. They serve as a premium scrap metal resource:
Strict environmental decrees from Nigeria’s NOSDRA and NESREA have eliminated the survival space for waste landfill, threatening non-compliant enterprises with heavy fines or shutdowns. Beston’s projects successfully resolve this primary compliance challenge through targeted technical adaptations:
Pyrolysis generates flammable non-condensable gases (mainly C1 to C4 hydrocarbons). Instead of causing secondary pollution through direct venting, these gases pass through Beston’s patented purification and desulfurization system. The treated gas is then routed back to the main reactor’s furnace as auxiliary fuel, achieving zero emissions while drastically lowering plant energy consumption.
To meet stringent local limits on industrial smoke and SO2, our pyrolysis plant in Nigeria utilizes a comprehensive multi-stage purification tower combining cyclone de-dusting, water spraying, activated carbon adsorption, and ceramic porous plate filtration. This configuration ensures that final flue gas emissions outperform local Nigerian standards and align with strict international benchmarks, completely reshaping the local authority’s perception of industrial pyrolysis projects.
As Nigeria accelerates its industrial green transition and tightens environmental regulations, Beston Group remains a trusted partner, delivering localized technical compliance and high-return recycling projects. Whether processing plastic, oil sludge or scrap tyres, our systems turn waste into high-value assets. Follow Beston Group on LinkedIn today for the latest project updates and market insights.