Press Release - 16.06.2025
Date
16.06.2025
World-first in Halden: Norwegian technology transforms plastic into oil – locally and circularly
Halden, 16 June 2025 – On Wednesday June 11th, Eagle Technology opened Norway’s first operational facility based on its proprietary and patented technology, Vixla – a container-based, decentralized recycling system that converts plastic waste into oil. The opening marks the beginning of a new era for plastic recycling, both nationally and internationally, offering local processing, high resource efficiency, and significantly lower emissions.
“This has been a fantastic day for us at Eagle Technology, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from key global players in the industry. It gives us both extra motivation and confidence that we are on the right track with the Vixla technology,” says Pål Myklebust, Chairman of the Board and main shareholder of Eagle Technology.
Over 100 attendees from 22 countries.
A national recycling challenge
Norway ranks among the best in the world when it comes to collecting plastic, but is among the worst in Europe when it comes to actual recycling. 78% of Norway’s plastic waste is incinerated, while only 2% enters a circular value chain — in stark contrast to national and international goals for increased material recycling and climate cuts.
Vixla addresses this challenge directly. The technology enables local, energy-efficient recycling without the need for centralized facilities, long-distance transport, or high energy consumption. Using advanced pyrolysis technology, plastic is converted into oil with a 85% yield. The system is largely powered by its own residual gas, resulting in near-zero emissions.
“After three years of intensive development work on Vixla, we have reached an important technical milestone. Our system is now stable, fully operational, and producing high-quality oil from plastic waste. We are truly looking forward to the continued operation of our first unit here in Halden. This is when the fun really begins,” says Ørjan Samuelsen, Chief Technology Officer at Eagle Technology.
Complete Víxla demo site in Halden, Norway.
From Norwegian innovation to global solution
The demonstration facility in Halden is the first operational Vixla facility in the world and was established in collaboration with Halden Municipality. Eagle Technology owns both the facility and the technology, and is responsible for daily operations, while the municipality contributes with infrastructure and access to plastic waste. Innovation Norway has supported the project with funding for development and realization.
The technology has already been sold to four international clients in England, Spain, Belgium, and Singapore, with deliveries scheduled during 2025. Each Vixla module converts 1 kg of plastic waste into 1 liter of recyclable oil, and the modular design makes it easy to scale the system's capacity to individual needs. A single module is estimated to reduce CO₂ emissions by over 2,000 tons annually compared to incineration, while producing pyrolysis oil suitable for new plastic production.
“Pyrolysis technology is nothing new – we’ve been working with it for many years. Like many other types of new technology, it takes time to develop something that works both technically and commercially,” said Frederic Hauge during his presentation at Eagle’s environmental conference in Halden.
“Many talk about environmental problems — I would rather talk about solutions. What I have seen of Eagle Technology’s Vixla technology is a solution I truly believe in. They have come a long way and are an industrial player that knows what they’re doing,” Hauge concluded.
Frederick Hauge, founder of Bellona held a presentation at our environmental conference after the live demonstration at Rokke.
Industrial experience and the green transition
Vixla is developed by Eagle Technology, a Norwegian technology company headquartered in Stavanger with roots in the maritime industry. The company has extensive experience with pyrolysis and water treatment technology for the oil and gas sector, and has over the past three years developed Vixla as a solution for a more circular plastic economy. Production takes place in Bosnia, and the company also has offices in Oslo and Halden, as well as subsidiaries in Vietnam and Brazil.
The Vixla system is specifically designed for processing polyolefins (PP/PE), which make up about 50% of global plastic waste — estimated at 200 million tons in 2025. The system is particularly well-suited for sectors where plastic waste arises dispersed, in varying qualities, and is not suitable for mechanical recycling — such as in agriculture, industry, and municipal waste management. The facility in Halden will recycle local plastic waste from Halden Municipality, as well as agricultural plastic collected by Felleskjøpet.
Launch with live demonstration
The opening in Halden was marked by a live demonstration of the Vixla technology, where the entire process — from plastic to oil — was shown in practice. This gave over 100 participants from 22 countries a concrete and visual insight into how plastic can be recycled through a genuine circular value chain. After the demonstration, an environmental technology seminar was held in Halden town center with both national and international participants. Among the guests were Mary Jane Hogg, Global Director for Renewable Materials at Dow Chemical, representatives from Innovation Norway, Bellona represented by Frederic Hauge, as well as delegations from the UK, Spain, and Singapore. Felleskjøpet was also present to share information about its newly established partnership with Eagle Technology, where they will supply plastic collected from the agricultural sector to the Halden facility.
Press contact:
Simen Moberg
Sales and Marketing Director, Vixla
+47 478 52 004
simen@eagle.no
www.vixla.com