CHAR Technologies Ltd. (CHAR Tech) is a Canadian cleantech company specializing in high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) technology. The firm converts woody biomass, organic residuals, and waste into renewable energy—such as renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen—and solid biocarbon products, including biochar (CleanFyre), biocoal, and activated biochar (SulfaCHAR).
HTP processes feedstocks like wood residuals, sawdust, and biosolids at over 800°C in an oxygen-free environment, reducing waste volume by up to 90%, destroying contaminants like PFAS, and enabling biocarbon as a carbon-neutral substitute for metallurgical coal in heavy industry, including metals decarbonization relevant to the chemical sector.
Key facilities include the Thorold Renewable Energy Facility (under commissioning, targeting 5,000 tonnes/year biocarbon Phase 1) and the recently acquired Saguenay, Québec biocarbon pellet plant from Elkem ASA, which includes proprietary pellet technology and a five-year offtake agreement for 62,500 tonnes to supply Elkem's smelters. Other projects are in development across Ontario and partnerships for PFAS destruction in biosolids.
