Indaver announces plans for solvent recycling facility in Huddersfield
The industrial waste recycling plant will aim to recover acetonitrile as part of a £750 million investment into UK industry.
European waste management company, Indaver, has announced plans to establish a solvent recycling factory on Syngenta’s manufacturing campus in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
The company is currently assessing the feasibility of the project, which would begin construction in 2026 and be operational by 2028, and amount to a £35 million investment.
The plant will aim to process and recycle 15,000 tonnes of industrial waste each year to recover acetonitrile (ACN), a solvent used in pharmaceuticals and agriculture. One of its primary applications is for dissolving pesticides from crops before they are sent to retail.
This recovery process will likely be using waste from industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals, which produce large amounts of solvents annually.
Direct pipelines will connect Syngenta’s production facility to Indaver, reducing the need for loading operations and reducing transport requirements, as well as ensuring that everything is processed on site.
Discussing the sustainability goals for the proposed site, Anssar Khan, Head of Strategic Projects at Syngenta Huddersfield, said: “The recycling operation reduces waste and lowers carbon emissions, as well as reducing the impact on local transport networks. This kind of development is well suited to our site vision of a manufacturing campus that can be a real asset to Kirklees, bringing positive economic impact to the area.”
The project is part of Indaver’s larger £750 million investment into the UK, which has included a solvent recycling facility and waste transfer site in Manchester, and two energy-from-waste facilities in Essex and Aberdeen.
Karl Huts, CEO of Indaver Group, added: “This project reflects our dedication to innovative waste management, where valuable materials are recovered and reused, reducing environmental impact while strengthening local industry and creating long-term economic benefits for the community.
“By integrating cutting-edge recycling technology with strategic partnerships, we ensure a cleaner, more resource-efficient future for businesses and society alike".
