Indaver plans to build a £35 million solvent recycling facility at Syngenta UK’s manufacturing site in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The project, set to begin construction in 2026 and become operational in 2028, will create 16 jobs and support more sustainable manufacturing processes.
The facility will process 15,000 tonnes of industrial waste annually, recovering acetonitrile (ACN), a key solvent in agricultural product manufacturing. A direct pipeline system will connect Indaver’s facility to Syngenta’s production site, reducing transport needs, logistical risks, and carbon emissions.
Indaver, which specialises in waste-to-energy and sustainable waste management, sees this investment as part of a broader £750 million commitment to the UK. The company has already invested in waste transfer and recycling sites across the country, including a £600 million energy-from-waste plant in Essex and a £150 million facility in Scotland.
Syngenta expects the partnership to stabilise ACN supply, mitigate market fluctuations, and support its carbon, water, and waste reduction goals. The facility will be built on previously developed industrial land, aligning with Syngenta’s sustainability strategy while strengthening local industry and job creation in Kirklees.
