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Birchtech Secures License Agreement with Large Regional Utility

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 14, 2025 · 08:31 BCHT · 0.88 BIRCHTECH CORP
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Executive Summary

  • Birchtech Corp. entered a non‑exclusive licensing agreement with a large regional coal‑fired utility for its patented mercury emissions reduction technology.
  • The agreement includes a one‑time fee (specific terms confidential) and results in the utility withdrawing from Inter Partes Review petitions it had filed against Birchtech’s patents.
  • This deal brings the total number of utility license agreements to 14, supporting Birchtech’s growth strategy for its air‑treatment business and future water‑treatment offerings.

Key Details

  • Agreement Scope: Non‑exclusive license of Birchtech’s mercury emissions reduction technology to a large regional coal‑fired utility.
  • Financial Terms: One‑time licensing fee (exact amount not disclosed due to confidentiality agreements).
  • Legal Impact: The licensed utility will withdraw from pending Inter Partes Review petitions filed with the USPTO, reducing litigation exposure for Birchtech.
  • Cumulative Licenses: This is the 14th license agreement with coal‑fired utilities; nine of those utilities were previously named as defendants in Birchtech’s 2019 and 2024/2025 patent lawsuits.
  • Strategic Significance: Enhances Birchtech’s “business‑first” outreach, expands its air‑treatment revenue base, and supports the rollout of new water‑treatment solutions targeting PFAS/PFOS contaminants.
  • CEO Quote: Richard MacPherson highlighted the agreement as evidence of market acceptance and a catalyst for converting technology users into long‑term customers, reinforcing shareholder value.

Notable Quotes

“Our outreach across the industry has been well received… Our patented technologies for mercury emissions provide utilities with a more affordable, effective solution…” – Richard MacPherson, CEO
“Since 2019, we have now successfully reached 14 license agreements with coal‑fired utilities… our air business is further powering the ramp of our new comprehensive water treatment solutions and providing sustainable, long‑term value for our shareholders.” – Richard MacPherson, CEO

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