Expression of Interest for potential in-country used oil refinery and processing systems for Pacific Islands
A number of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are facing the growing problem of waste oil stockpiles, and limited viable options for their recycling in-country or exporting to recycling markets are available, due to:
- Economic constraints, including economies of scale (as the small size of Pacific PICs can limit options for economical recovery operations);
- Geographic spread and isolation within and between countries;
- Variable quantities and qualities of used oil;
- Differing (or non-existent) laws and policies that address used oil management;
- Challenges associated with exporting items such as expensive transportation, quality compliance of used oils, international legislation (Waigani Convention).
As a result, the used oils are often stored or disposed of in unsuitable manners, posing a potential hazard to human health and the environment.
As a response to growing stockpiles and increasing risks to the environmental and human health, many PICs are looking for available technology for recycling or processing/converting used oils into a new product that has value locally or in region.
Thus, SWAP is seeking to establish a database of companies that may have technology available to assist PICs with the In-Country Processing/Recovery Technology of used oils adapted to the specificities of the Pacific Islands (isolation, limited production, lack of qualified personnel...).
Companies with existing used oil processing and/or recovery technology are invited to Express their Interest using the online form.
The Terms of Reference for this Expression of Interest are available at Expression-of-interest-potential-used-oil-refinery-and-processing-systems-for-pacific-islands or by contacting Ms. Julie Pillet, Technical Waste Project Coordinator, SWAP, at: [email protected].
Information on registered companies is available at: Company registration.
