Char Technologies is scaling up high-temperature pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More facilities in Canada and the United States to turn complex organic waste streams into valuable outputs. The company is deploying systems that convert woody biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More and municipal biosolids into biocarbon, biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More, and renewable natural gas (RNG), while strategic partners like ArcelorMittal, Synagro, and the City of Baltimore collaborate on commercial deployment and contaminant remediation.

The industry faces a major challenge in processing low-value organic waste, such as woody biomass and biosolids, into economically viable products. Unlocking financial feasibility requires capturing value from both the solid and volatile fractions of feedstocks. Furthermore, biochar markets often rely on diffuse off-take partners and volatile carbon credits, while biosolids management presents the additional technical hurdles of removing persistent contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

To address these hurdles, Char Technologies utilizes a high-temperature pyrolysis process that splits woody biomass into 20% solid biocarbon and 78% volatile matterVolatile matter refers to the organic compounds that are released as gases during the pyrolysis process. These compounds can include methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide, which can be captured and used as fuel or further processed into other valuable products.   More and gas. The volatile gas stream is upgraded into RNG, creating a dual revenue model that maximizes process economics. To target immediate, large-scale industrial off-take, the company partnered with steelmaker ArcelorMittal to supply biocarbon as a direct replacement for metallurgical coal. For biosolids, Char Technologies partnered with Synagro and the City of Baltimore on a pilot initiative designed to eliminate PFAS during thermal conversion.

These initiatives have yielded strong operational and technical milestones. Pilot results with Synagro and the City of Baltimore confirmed that PFAS were substantially eliminated from the resulting biosolids-derived biochar. On the commercial front, Char Technologies is preparing to launch its first full-scale plant in Thorold, Ontario, with additional regional sites under development in Saint-Félicien, Québec, and Hurkett, Ontario. To accelerate broader deployment across the United States, the company plans to pursue technology licensing models alongside direct project development.