N2TR: Next
Gen Thermal
Tire Re-use
Bolder Industries is leading the NextGen Thermal Tire Re-use project (N2TR), a transformative initiative co-funded by the European Union Emissions Trading System - Innovation Fund.
Located in the NextGen District at the Port of Antwerp, this facility will apply Bolder’s proven, proprietary pyrolysis process to convert end-of-life tires into high-quality recovered carbon black (BolderBlack®), oil (BolderOil™), and gas, recovering 98% of each tire’s material content. This traceable, circular recycling process reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85% compared to virgin carbon black production and overcomes key technical barriers, enabling consistent quality.
The project will process approximately 6 million tires annually, create more than 50 local jobs, and contribute to Europe’s climate targets, industrial resilience, and energy independence.
˜6M
Tires diverted from waste annually
˜606 kt
CO2e avoided in first decade
85%
Lower carbon footprint vs. virgin carbon black
131,000
Cars equivalent GHG reduction
73,000
Homes powered per year equivalent
50+
Direct jobs created
Partnership Opportunities
Join Europe’s Circular Tire Recycling Ecosystem
The NextGen Thermal Tire Re-use (N2TR) project is actively building partnerships across the value chain. We welcome inquiries from:
Feedstock Suppliers
End-of-life tire aggregators, processors, and logistics providers
Offtake Partners
Manufacturers seeking traceable, ISCC PLUS-certified recovered carbon black (BolderBlack™), pyrolysis oil (BolderOil™), and circular raw materials
Media & Policymakers
Journalists, researchers, and policy stakeholders exploring industrial decarbonization success stories
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