On December 1st, 2023, the consortium of companies and research entities involved in the LUPYPLAST project was officially established. BRUGAROLAS is proud to be an active participant in this exciting and forward-thinking initiative.
LUPYPLAST is part of the 2022 Public-Private Collaboration programme led by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and is co-funded by European funds. The project reflects our strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
What is LUPYPLAST?
LUPYPLAST — short for "Synthesis of new lubricants and carbon-modified materials from the pyrolysis of plastic waste" — is a three-year R&D project (2024–2026), identified under CPP2022-009909, with a total eligible budget of €1,622,969.60.
Its main goal is to develop innovative and efficient solutions for plastic waste recovery, converting it into high-value products such as lubricant base stocks and nano-carbons for use as catalysts in industrial applications.
Who is part of the consortium?
This multidisciplinary project brings together leading organisations from industry and research:
- NEOLIQUID – A company specialised in waste recovery technologies and the project coordinator.
- LEITAT – A renowned technology centre that will provide technical support, carry out lubricant characterisation, and assist in the project management. BRUGAROLAS works regularly with LEITAT.
- UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ DE HENARES – Responsible for optimising the pyrolysis process applied to the waste materials.
- IQAC-CSIC – A research centre focused on enhancing and adapting the pyrolysed base oils for lubricant formulation.
- BRUGAROLAS, S.A. – Our role is to develop and evaluate lubricant formulations based on the new base stocks created during the project.
A strong commitment to sustainable innovation
At BRUGAROLAS, we are contributing to the project with a total investment of €467,846, of which €374,276.80 has been granted as a reimbursable loan by the Ministry.
Our participation in LUPYPLAST underscores our dedication to technological development, circular economy principles, and sustainable solutions that turn waste into valuable industrial resources.
We will continue to share updates on this promising project, which will not only enhance our position in the lubricant sector but also drive real environmental impact.
