PyroGenesis Signs Agreement with U.S. Defense Contractor to Jointly Pursue Chemical Weapon Destruction Contracts in Syria

Executive Summary

• PyroGenesis Inc. signed an agreement with the national security and defense division of a U.S. multinational engineering infrastructure corporation to jointly pursue contracts for the safe destruction of chemical weapons in Syria.
• The partnership will focus on designing, engineering, supplying, and supporting PyroGenesis’ PACWADS (Plasma Arc Chemical Warfare Agent Destruction System) technology for potential tendered projects throughout 2026.
• Successful bids would position PyroGenesis as a key supplier of high‑efficiency plasma‑based chemical weapons destruction systems to the Syrian government and international remediation bodies.

Key Details

• Agreement Scope: Design, engineering, supply, auxiliary systems, setup, training, and after‑sales service for PACWADS units.
• Target Application: Destruction of remaining chemical weapon stockpiles in Syria (e.g., sarin, mustard gas, soman, VX).
• Timeline: Pursue tendered contracts during 2026; number and scale of units to be determined in the tender process.
• Strategic Impact: Supports global non‑proliferation goals and compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention; offers a mobile, high‑efficiency (99.9999% destruction) alternative to incineration/neutralization.
• Technology Background: PACWADS was originally funded and developed by DARPA; provides 6N (99.9999%) destruction efficiency, leaving only non‑toxic salt effluent.
• Previous Disclosure: Mentioned in PyroGenesis’ Q2 2025 earnings outlook (press release Aug 6 2025) as being in negotiations with a multinational defense contractor for similar sales.
• Partner Confidentiality: Partner’s name withheld at client request for competitive reasons.

Notable Quotes

“We are honoured to be invited to partner on this important initiative,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “Chemical weapons pose one of the gravest threats to global security, and if our joint bids are successful, PyroGenesis’ PACWAD technology will play a vital role in ensuring these weapons of mass destruction never fall into the hands of terrorists or others with malicious intent.”