CHAR Tech Announces Kiln Installation Underway at Thorold Renewable Energy Facility

Core Insights - CHAR Technologies Ltd. has successfully delivered the first of two commercial High Temperature Pyrolysis kilns to the Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, with installation now underway, aiming for commercial biocarbon production by January 2026 [1][4] Group 1: Project Details - Phase 1 of the Thorold facility will convert up to 35,000 tonnes of wood waste annually into over 5,000 tonnes of biocarbon, primarily for use by ArcelorMittal Dofasco to reduce fossil carbon in steelmaking [2] - Following Phase 1, the company plans to initiate Phase 2, which will include a second HTP kiln to double production capacity, methanation equipment for upgrading synthetic gas into Renewable Natural Gas, and an onsite natural gas pipeline injection point, with full-scale commercial production expected in 2026 [3] Group 2: Company Overview - CHAR Technologies utilizes first-in-kind high temperature pyrolysis technology to process unmerchantable wood and organic wastes, generating renewable energy revenue streams such as renewable natural gas and solid biocarbon, which serves as a carbon-neutral alternative to metallurgical coal [4][5] - The company's HTP technology aligns with the global green energy transition by diverting waste from landfills and producing sustainable clean energy to decarbonize heavy industry [5]