Char Tech Commences Commissioning at Thorold Renewable Energy Facility

Executive Summary

• CHAR Technologies announced the commencement of commissioning at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, marking the start of its first commercial renewable energy and biocarbon production operation.
• The company targets a Phase 1 biocarbon production run‑rate of 5,000 tonnes per year by the end of Q1 2026, with subsequent Phase 2 expansion plans that include a second HTP kiln, methanation equipment for RNG, and an on‑site RNG pipeline injection point.
• The Thorold facility is structured as a 50/50 limited partnership between CHAR Technologies and the BMI Group.

Key Details

• Commissioning Start: Feedstock receiving and handling systems are now in startup; commercial high‑temperature pyrolysis (HTP) kiln commissioning to follow shortly.
• Phase 1 Production Goal: Ramp up to 5,000 tonnes of biocarbon per year by the end of Q1 2026.
• Commissioning Approach: Staged activation—first feedstock handling, then HTP kiln—to ensure stable material flow and product quality.
• Future Expansion (Phase 2):
• Installation of a second HTP kiln to double biocarbon capacity.
• Addition of methanation equipment to convert synthetic gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
• Construction of an on‑site RNG pipeline injection point.
• Ownership Structure: Thorold Renewable Energy Facility is a limited partnership; CHAR Technologies holds a 50 % ownership interest, the remainder held by the BMI Group.
• CEO Quote: “Commissioning is where operating performance, throughput, and product quality are established… with the goal of reaching stable, saleable production as efficiently as possible.” – Andrew White, CEO.

Notable Quotes

“Commissioning is where operating performance, throughput, and product quality are established,” said Andrew White, Chief Executive Officer of CHAR Tech. “We are bringing systems online in sequence, beginning with feedstock handling and moving into kiln operations, with the goal of reaching stable, saleable production as efficiently as possible.”