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Cyclyx reaches construction milestones at Houston circularity center
April 28, 2025 | News Release
Construction on the first Cyclyx Circularity Center is underway, with all major civil and structural work completed
New leaders Sopp, Pires and Hushka bring proven experience and strategic focus to accelerate execution and commercial delivery of circularity centers
Cyclyx corporate headquarters relocated to The Woodlands, TX to better align with operational priorities
Cyclyx hits major milestone in supplying feedstock for advanced recycling
Oct. 7, 2025 | Newsroom
Efforts help divert more than 60 million pounds of plastic waste from landfills and incineration
The Woodlands, TX — In a significant step toward its mission to increase the recyclability of post-use plastics, Cyclyx announced it has supplied more than 60 million pounds of end-use plastic as feedstock for advanced recycling. This achievement marks a major milestone in the company’s efforts to divert plastic waste from landfills and incineration, giving them new life through innovative recycling technologies.
The feedstock—sourced from a wide range of post-use plastic streams—has been directed to advanced recycling facilities, helping close the loop on plastic waste while supporting the transition to a more circular economy.
Plastics Today
Advanced recycling transforms automotive plastic waste into a valuable resource
Sept. 1, 2025 | Media Coverage
ExxonMobil’s Exxtend technology has a role to play in handling the 5.6 million metric tons of plastic waste produced annually by the automotive industry. End-of-life plastics generated by the automotive industry present a complex challenge for recycling and waste management systems…
A key component of this initiative is ExxonMobil’s collaboration with Cyclyx, a joint venture focused on developing cost-effective, commercial recycling pathways tailored to the unique properties of automotive plastics.
Baytown Sun
TALKE USA, Chambers County build recycling center
Aug. 4, 2025 | Media Coverage
TALKE USA’s commitment to supporting a circular economy and Chambers County’s need for a new plastic recycling center and two years of planning have reached a milestone with the groundbreaking for a new Recycling Support Center…
At the TALKE facility, these materials will be received and formed into bales. The material will be further processed at Cyclyx’s new Houston-based Circularity Center and converted into ISCC-PLUS-certified recycling feedstock.
Bulk Transporter
TALKE USA breaks ground on recycling support center
Aug. 4, 2025 | Media Coverage
The chemical logistics company’s new facility in Mont Belvieu, Texas, will contribute to advanced recycling efforts by processing post-consumer plastic materials.
Talke USA recently broke ground on a new recycling support center in Mont Belvieu, Texas, just east of Houston, where the German chemical logistics company first established its presence in the heart of the U.S. petrochemical industry in 2022…
At the Talke facility, materials will be received and formed into bales. The material will be further processed at Cyclyx’s new Houston-based circularity center and converted into ISCC-PLUS-certified recycling feedstock, Talke explained.
Forbes
3 Ways ExxonMobil Is Setting The Scene For Plastics Circularity
May 2, 2025 | Media Coverage
Plastics have widespread societal, health and safety benefits, and will continue to be, but plastic waste is a challenge. ExxonMobil is one company addressing this issue by investing heavily in advanced recycling technologies, infrastructure, and partnerships aimed at transforming plastic waste into valuable resources…
According to Aerts, the lack of high-quality feedstock is one of the industry bottlenecks that limits the growth of advanced recycling capacity. “That’s why ExxonMobil is collaborating with others to address this challenge,” he said.
One example is a joint venture with Agilyx and LyondellBasell—called Cyclyx International LLC—that is developing unique Circularity Centers capable of accepting a wide range of plastic waste for sorting, processing, and formulating into custom feedstocks.
Chem Analyst
Cyclyx Hits Construction Milestones at Houston Circularity Center
April 30, 2025 | Media Coverage
Cyclyx International, LLC, a leading innovator in the recycling industry, has reached key construction milestones at its first Cyclyx Circularity Center, currently under development in Houston. All major civil and structural components of the facility have been completed, marking a significant step toward the company's goal of advancing plastic recycling.
In conjunction with this progress, Cyclyx is undergoing strategic organizational changes to align with its next phase of growth. The company recently appointed several senior leaders at its corporate headquarters in Hughes Landing, located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Sustainable Plastics
Cyclyx completes structural construction at Houston circularity centre
April 29, 2025 | Media Coverage
Cyclyx International, a joint venture between Agilyx, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, has reached construction milestones at its first Cyclyx Circularity Centre (CCC) in Houston, Texas.
The venture decided to build the facility in December 2023. The first CCC is expected to produce around 136,000 tonnes (300 million pounds) of plastic feedstock for chemical and mechanical recycling, with ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell holding offtake rights.
Waste 360
Cyclyx Reaches Construction Milestones at Houston Circularity Center
April 29, 2025 | Media Coverage
The Woodlands, TX — Cyclyx International, LLC, a pioneer and key enabler for the recycling industry, has reached construction milestones at their first Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston. The project is well underway, with all major civil and structural work now complete. The company is also implementing strategic organizational changes to align with their next phase of growth.
New leadership appointments at their corporate headquarters at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, TX reflect a sharpened focus on accelerating progress to the Cyclyx Circularity Center currently under construction in Houston.
Chemical Week
April 29, 2025 | Media Coverage
New hires will support expansion of circularity centers processing plastic waste as feedstock for recycling.
Chemical Engineering Online
Cyclyx International progress construction on Circularity Center in Houston
April 29, 2025 | Media Coverage
Cyclyx International, LLC (The Woodlands, Tex.) has reached construction milestones at their first Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston. The project is well underway, with all major civil and structural work now complete. The company is also implementing strategic organizational changes to align with their next phase of growth.
New leadership appointments at their corporate headquarters at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, TX reflect a sharpened focus on accelerating progress to the Cyclyx Circularity Center currently under construction in Houston.
Plastics News
Cyclyx completes structural construction at Houston circularity center
April 29, 2025 | Media Coverage
Cyclyx International, a joint venture between Agilyx, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, has reached construction milestones at its first Cyclyx Circularity Center (CCC) in Houston, Texas. The venture decided to build the facility in December 2023. The first CCC is expected to produce around 136,000 tonnes (300 million pounds) of plastic feedstock for chemical and mechanical recycling, with ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell holding offtake rights.
The project is ‘well under way’, Cyclyx said in a statement announcing it has completed all major civil and structural work at the facility. The first CCC was originally expected to start operations in mid-2025.
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Agilyx ASA (AGLX) - Cyclyx expands executive team
April 28, 2025 | Media Coverage
Oslo, Norway- Agilyx ASA announces Cyclyx’s introduction of additional operational, strategic, and commercial leadership that brings proven experience and strategic focus to accelerate execution and commercial delivery of circularity centers. Additionally, Cyclyx’s headquarters have relocated to The Woodlands, TX to better align with its next phase of growth.
Recycling Today
Cyclyx hits construction milestones, adds to corporate leadership
April 28, 2025 | Media Coverage
Major civil and structural work is now complete on Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston, and company announces three leadership additions.
Cyclyx International, a post-use plastic-to-feedstock innovator and joint venture among Agilyx, Tigard, Oregon, and Houston-based companies ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell, has announced it has reached construction milestones at the Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston. All major civil and structural work is now complete, the company says.
Waste Today
Cyclyx hits construction milestones, adds to corporate leadership
April 28, 2025 | Media Coverage
Major civil and structural work is now complete on Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston, and company announces three leadership additions.
Cyclyx International, a post-use plastic-to-feedstock innovator and joint venture among Agilyx, Tigard, Oregon, and Houston-based companies ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell, has announced it has reached construction milestones at the Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston. All major civil and structural work is now complete, the company says.
Cyclyx Names Chris Yandell as Chief Executive Officer
Dec. 13, 2024 | News Release
HOUSTON, Texas, USA, – Cyclyx International, LLC., a post-use plastic-to-feedstock company, today marks a pivotal moment in its mission to revolutionize plastic recycling with the appointment of Chris Yandell to serve as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2025. Outgoing CEO Joe Vaillancourt is retiring and will serve as a board advisor throughout 2025, ensuring a seamless transition.
“Joe transformed Cyclyx from a nascent vision to a thriving organization," said Ranjeet Bhatia, Cyclyx board chair and chief executive officer of Agilyx. "We are grateful to Joe for the significant milestones Cyclyx has achieved under his leadership. Moving forward, the board and I are thrilled to welcome Chris as Cyclyx’ s new CEO. Chris’ record of managing high-performing teams and his global industry expertise make him the right person to lead the company’s next phase of growth."
