A Modular Waste-to-Energy Platform With Flexible Outputs
LOOPER is designed for the conversion of selected carbon-containing materials into syngas, which can then be used for thermal energy, electrical energy, or further hydrogen extraction.
Engineered for Real-World Deployment
Indeloop develops a modular thermochemical waste-to-energy system LOOPER designed for the treatment of waste streams. The system is intended for the conversion of selected carbon-containing materials into syngas, which can then be used for thermal energy generation, electrical energy generation, or further hydrogen extraction, depending on project objectives and end-user requirements.
LOOPER is being developed with flexibility in mind. It is suitable for waste streams such as sewage sludge, RDF, biomass, textile waste, non-recyclable plastics, and other materials of organic origin, subject to feedstock testing and process validation. This enables adaptation to different markets, local waste availability, and end-use strategies.
In addition to gaseous outputs, the process also generates a solid residue with further valorisation potential, including possible use in the production of construction materials. This strengthens the circular economy dimension of the solution and helps create additional value beyond the core energy pathway.
What Makes LOOPER Different
Five engineering choices that set our platform apart from typical waste-to-energy approaches.
Feedstock Flexibility
Designed for sewage sludge, RDF, biomass, textile waste, non-recyclable plastics, and other organic-based materials where testing confirms technical suitability.
Modular Design
Developed as a platform adaptable to site-specific requirements, end-user needs, and different deployment scenarios.
Scalable Concept
Intended for small-scale and large-scale applications depending on the end-user requirements.
Flexible Outputs
Syngas can be used for thermal energy, electrical energy, or further processing for hydrogen extraction, depending on user priorities.
Solid Residue Valorisation
The process produces a solid residue that may be used in downstream applications such as construction materials, contributing to higher overall resource efficiency.
Waste Materials We Process
Subject to feedstock testing and process validation.
What Comes Out of the LOOPER Process
Three valorisation pathways — gaseous, structural, and material.
Hydrogen-Rich Syngas
Used for energy generation, transport fuel cells, industrial applications, or natural gas blending.
BravoBrick
Construction bricks incorporating biochar residues from the gasification process.
Biochar
Carbon-rich solid residue for use in concrete, geopolymers, paving blocks, and soil improvement.
Our Edge in Waste-to-Energy
A side-by-side look at how LOOPER compares to typical competitors.
| Feature | INDELOOP LOOPER | Typical Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Readiness | TRL 6+ for key components | TRL 3–5 (mostly lab-scale) |
| Feedstock Versatility | Biowaste, sludge, textiles, plastics | Often limited to biomass |
| Product Valorisation | Both syngas and biochar are valorised | Often focus on syngas only |
| System Flexibility | H₂, chemicals, or energy — partner-ready | Often single-use pathway |
| By-product Applications | Proven in bricks & paving (BravoBrick, AshCycle) | Limited downstream integration |
| Modular & Adaptive | Customised gas cleaning & dosing systems | Less flexibility |
| CO₂ Impact | Demonstrated savings through circular applications | Unproven or unquantified |