07-05-2025
CHAR Tech, Synagro and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Partner to Test Commercial-Scale Pyrolysis Pilot for PFAS Destruction
CHAR Technologies Ltd.
Synagro and Partners to Test Commercial-Scale High Temperature Pyrolysis Pilot for PFAS Destruction, Syngas Recovery and Biochar Production
TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHAR Technologies Ltd. ('CHAR Tech' or the 'Company') (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is pleased present its first United States based high temperature pyrolysis (HTP) demonstration for PFAS destruction, in partnership with Synagro Technologies, Inc., North America's leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals, and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW).
The demonstration will be held May 9th, 2025, at the Synagro Back River Facility at the Baltimore City Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the Water Environment Federation's Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference (RB/ITT25) being held at the Baltimore Convention Center May 6-9, 2025.
Following the initial May 9th demonstration, between May 2025 and December 2025, Synagro and CHAR Tech will measure, test and evaluate the effectiveness of the HTP process to destroy PFAS chemicals from biosolids.
For more information regarding the announcement please visit the Synagro Newsroom.
'We are excited to feature a demonstration of our commercial-scale pilot of Char Tech's pyrolysis process, leading the industry toward sustainable solutions by proactively addressing customers' future needs,' said Pam Racey, Chief Commercial Officer, Synagro, and RB/ITT25 Conference Co-Chair.
CHAR Tech's proprietary high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) technology processes organic material into high-value renewable energy and bioproducts, such as a solid biochar and renewable synthetic gas – syngas. CHAR Tech's HTP system indirectly heats materials in the complete absence of oxygen, and with no oxygen, the material cannot burn and, therefore, should not cause odors.
'This project represents a major step forward in tackling one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time,' said Andrew White, Chief Executive Officer, CHAR Tech.
'DPW is proud to participate in this groundbreaking demonstration, which reflects our commitment to environmental leadership and forward-thinking innovation,' said Director Khalil Zaied of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. 'By supporting cutting-edge technologies that address PFAS and turn waste into usable resources, we're taking meaningful steps to protect our environment – both for today's residents and for future generations of Baltimoreans.'
