Aduro Selects Saipem for Engineering and Procurement Support for First-of-a-Kind HCT Facility at Chemelot

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADUR) (TSX: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21(st) century, today announced the selection of Saipem S.p.A. (“Saipem”) for Early Works and Services supporting the development of Aduro's planned First-of-a-Kind (“FOAK”) Hydrochemolytic™ Technology ("HCT") Facility at Chemelot in the Netherlands. Early Works activities are expected to be funded from the Company’s existing cash resources and are not expected to require additional financing.

Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore, is recognized globally for delivering complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects and brings extensive experience in process engineering, modular project execution, downstream facilities, and industrial-scale technology deployment. Aduro believes this expertise will strengthen engineering and execution planning while supporting efficient progression toward industrial operation.