CHAR Tech Congratulates Project Partner LNFMI for Securing New Forest Resources Processing Facility Licence

Core Insights - CHAR Technologies Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone by its First Nation partners, Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc., securing a Forest Resource Processing Facility Licence for the BioHub forestry processing facility in Ontario [1][2][3] - The BioHub will serve as the primary feedstock supplier for CHAR Tech's renewable energy facility, which is co-developed with LNFMI, with full construction expected to begin in 2026 [1][3] - The renewable energy facility is projected to generate annual revenues exceeding C$70 million from renewable fuels and biocarbon sales, supported by long-term offtake agreements [4] Company Developments - The Facility Licence approval is a generational milestone for Ontario's forestry sector and the four First Nation communities involved, enabling centralized forestry operations and new processing capacity [2][5] - CHAR Tech and LNFMI are advancing to the next funding stage for the renewable energy facility, seeking financing through project-level equity, non-repayable grants, and non-recourse debt [3][5] - The BioHub aligns with Ontario's environmental and economic development goals, contributing to the province's clean energy future and supporting Indigenous-led development [5][10] Industry Context - The BioHub reflects the objectives of the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan and the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, aiming to strengthen the local economy and accelerate advanced biofuels development [5][10] - CHAR Tech's high temperature pyrolysis technology processes wood and organic waste to generate renewable natural gas or green hydrogen and solid biocarbon, contributing to the global green energy transition [6][7]