Sustane Technologies, based in Nova Scotia, has signed a long-term supply agreement with BASF to provide 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 oil produced from end-of-life plastics and municipal solid waste. The oil will be sourced from Sustane’s Chester facility, with additional volumes expected from a planned expansion.

This agreement positions Sustane as a key player in the growing market for circular feedstocks derived through thermochemical conversion—a process well known to 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 producers. Sustane’s pyrolysis oil will serve as an alternative to fossil-derived inputs in BASF’s production of mass-balanced recycled-content products, spanning applications in packaging, automotive, and textiles.

What makes this development notable to biochar stakeholders is the shared emphasis on thermal conversion, carbon intensity reduction, and waste stream valorization. Like biochar systems, pyrolysis oil production involves precise control of feedstocks, temperature, and emissions. Sustane’s process is distinguished by its ability to produce a virgin-quality oil that requires no post-treatment—comparable to how high-grade biochar avoids costly refining steps before soil or industrial use.

Sustane’s operation holds ISCC Plus certification, a standard familiar to many biochar producers pursuing verified carbon outcomes and market access. The certification ensures traceability of recycled inputs and compliance with sustainability benchmarks across the supply chain.

This partnership reflects a wider trend in which thermochemical technologies are scaled to create circular, climate-beneficial products. The oil replaces virgin fossil feedstocks, while diverting plastic waste from landfills—a dual benefit echoing the environmental case for biochar: stable carbon storage and beneficial reuse of organic residues.

The companies also plan to explore further expansion of Sustane’s processing capacity in Canada and abroad, pointing to growing demand for advanced recycling solutions. For those in the biochar industry, this signals new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, shared certification pathways, and potential integration into industrial decarbonization strategies.