Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. announced a new collaboration with TotalEnergies. This collaboration follows previously announced technical evaluations and underscores the growing interest in Hydrochemolytic technology being developed by Aduro. After positive preliminary technical evaluations by TotalEnergies, they are now entering a research and development (R&D) collaboration phase.

This phase will focus on a more diverse range of waste plastic materials, particularly those with higher concentrations of polyolefins, polyurethane, metals, and other challenging contaminants. The project aims to establish process parameters to manage these variable and hard-to-recycle feedstocks, optimize the process design and operating conditions, and lay the groundwork for a commercial process. Aduro's innovation is centered on deconstructing these materials into high- value feedstocks suitable for the chemical industry.

TotalEnergies will provide both financial and in-kind support, including access to technical resources. This collaboration aims to generate valuable data that will accelerate Aduro's technology development and scale-up and facilitate the potential integration of Hydrochemolytic technology into refining and petrochemical platforms. This collaboration aligns with Aduro's Customer Engagement Program ("CEP"), which allows interested organizations to gain knowledge and understanding of Hydrochemolytic technology through a stage-gated approach. Starting with a technology evaluation phase, the program progresses to a collaborative engagement aimed at gaining a more in-depth understanding of the technology, with potential customization for the organizations' specific needs.

The goal is to move into the final commercialization stage, where the customer commits to a commercial project. This method ensures a thorough assessment of Hydrochemolytic technology, providing a solid and informed basis for each phase of the program.