Aduro Signs LOI for Brownfield Site—Potential European Expansion Up to 25,000 tpa
Aduro Clean Technologies has moved closer to establishing a major demonstration plant in Europe by executing a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a brownfield industrial property in the Netherlands. The planned purchase price is EUR 2 million, with Aduro paying a non-refundable EUR 33,782 fee for exclusive site use during due diligence. If successful, this site could anchor Aduro’s transition from pilot-scale validation to commercial readiness, leveraging both existing infrastructure and future scalability up to 25,000 tonnes per annum (tpa).
Site Selection Timeline Targets Early 2027 Demonstration Readiness
The due diligence period extends until January 15, 2026, with closing targeted by February 28, 2026, pending approvals. This process is part of Aduro’s disciplined scale-up plan. A final decision on site selection is expected in January 2026, keeping the Demonstration Plant’s early 2027 operational target within reach. The Netherlands emerged as a strategic choice after Aduro began global site vetting in October 2025, including candidates across Canada, Europe, and Mexico.
Brownfield Advantage: Existing Utilities, Lower Project Risk, Faster Path
The property’s brownfield status offers Aduro significant advantages: existing industrial infrastructure (power, natural gas, water, wastewater), which is expected to reduce execution risk and capital intensity. The site’s prior permitting and integrated utilities may streamline the project’s path to operational readiness. In Aduro’s own assessment, these conditions will help keep resources focused on integration between the Next Generation Process (NGP) pilot plant and the upcoming demonstration facility.
| Key Details | Data |
|---|---|
| Site Purchase Price | EUR 2,000,000 |
| Exclusive Use Fee (Due Diligence) | EUR 33,782 |
| Due Diligence Period End | January 15, 2026 |
| Targeted Closing Date | February 28, 2026 |
| Planned Demonstration Plant Readiness | Early 2027 |
| Potential Expansion Capacity | Up to ~25,000 tpa |
Strategic Fit: Netherlands Offers Strong Chemical Ecosystem & Feedstock Proximity
The selected region benefits from Europe’s robust circular plastics ecosystem and strong concentration of chemical producers, converters, and recyclers. Proximity to feedstock suppliers and established liquid steam crackers supports Aduro’s integration of its patented Hydrochemolytic™ technology—a water-based, low-temperature approach for recycling waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils. The site aligns with tightening EU packaging and recyclability regulations, ensuring demand for circular feedstocks will likely persist.
Project Roadmap Balances Execution Discipline with Expansion Potential
Aduro’s leadership emphasizes a measured, structured approach—carrying over their discipline from pilot to demonstration scale, while preserving the option for commercial growth. The brownfield location not only lowers the hurdles for permitting and infrastructure investment but also enables efficient performance validation and accelerated commercial conversations with potential partners. While the LOI is non-binding and subject to multiple contingencies, the project lays the groundwork for significant scaling within an established European industrial framework.
What Should Investors and Stakeholders Watch Next?
The key near-term catalyst is Aduro’s completion of due diligence and final site selection in early 2026. With regulatory pressures mounting and a supportive European ecosystem, successful site acquisition could make Aduro a central player in circular chemical innovation. Still, execution risks remain, including completion of agreements, regulatory approvals, and securing financing. Stakeholders should monitor updates as Aduro advances toward a demonstration-ready facility by early 2027—and gauges its capacity for future expansion at commercial scale.
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