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Reju Secures Significant Funding for Innovative Recycling Center

In a significant development for the textile recycling industry, Reju™, an innovative textile regeneration company, has secured €135 million in funding from the Dutch government through the National Investment Scheme for Climate Projects (NIKI). This funding will support the establishment of a large-scale textile-to-textile recycling center in the Chemelot industrial park located in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands. This crucial financial backing not only facilitates the investment phase but also supports the operational phase of the center, marking a pivotal moment leading to the final investment decision.

A Step Toward Sustainable Practices

Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, expressed gratitude towards the Dutch government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy for their support in advancing commercial technologies that can significantly reduce emissions and expedite the transition towards a truly circular textile industry. He stated, "This award is a clear testament to our technology and our team. At Chemelot, we will produce circular raw materials at scale, reduce emissions across the textile value chain, and create a reproducible model for circular textiles in Europe."

The NIKI program is a flagship initiative by the Dutch government aimed at accelerating large-scale decarbonization and circular economy practices within the industrial sector, aligning with both national and European Union circular economy goals. Reju's project is closely aligned with these targets, expanding a process that converts hard-to-recycle polyester textiles into high-quality circular intermediates for new polyester production.

Environmental Impact and Industry Integration

By keeping textile waste fractions away from landfills and incinerators, Reju aims to significantly diminish the environmental impact of textile waste. The future regeneration hub will process used textiles that would otherwise contribute to the waste stream. The material obtained will be transformed into Reju-Polyester, thus reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 50% compared to new polyester. After this transformation, the material will be reintroduced into downstream supply chains, where it will be woven into yarns and fabrics ready for consumer markets.

The project will emphasize industrial integration, energy and resource efficiency, and seamlessly traceable circular economy supply chains. The objective is to advance the replacement of fossil primary raw materials as much as possible.

The Chemelot industrial park was chosen due to its established industrial ecosystem, shared utilities and logistics infrastructure, as well as proximity to innovation and research capabilities. These features are expected to ensure efficient ramp-up, operational reliability, and the transfer of the model to future sites.

About Reju

Reju specializes in material regeneration, focusing on developing innovative solutions for the recovery of polyester textiles and PET waste from consumer usage. A subsidiary of Technip Energies, Reju leverages technologies originally developed by IBM Research, aiming to unlock endless possibilities from finite resources. The company aspires to establish a circular textile system to process polyester textiles and reincorporate them into the supply chain. For more information, visit www.reju.com.

About Technip Energies

Technip Energies is a leading technology and engineering company operating globally. With prominent positions in sectors such as LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO₂ management, Technip Energies plays a pivotal role in the development of key markets related to energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circular economy. Through innovative capabilities in complementary business segments like Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, the company transforms innovations into scalable industrial realities. With over 18,000 employees in 35 countries, Technip Energies is fully committed to intertwining prosperity with sustainability for a sustainable future. The company reported a revenue of €7.2 billion in 2025 and is listed on Euronext Paris. More details can be found at www.ten.com.