PyroGenesis Inc T.PYR

RE:RE:Great List of What PYR is Up To

[BCONTVentures]

Note that PYR/HPQ could transform, in one-step, 5 types of industrial processes:
 
- Silicon (from Quartz, SiO2)
- Fumed Silica (LOI with Evonik)
- Precipitated Silica
- Fused Silica
- Graphite (in advanced negotiations, see Q2 Outlook)
 
From HPQ Silicon’s October 18, 2023 news release:
 
Lab-scale testing not only confirmed that HPQ Polvere has a one-step technology capable of using raw quartz (SiO2) to produce commercial-grade Fumed silica but also suggested that the process could be modified to produce Precipitated Silica and/or Fused Silica in one step, using raw quartz (SiO2) as feedstock.
 
With graphite, PyroGenesis is working to repeat the one-step success obtained with Quartz-to-Silicon and Fumed Silica.
 
Very interesting the multiple uses of graphite:
 
https://www.sglcarbon.com/en/everything-about-graphite/

BCONTVentures wrote: And from the Q2 Business Update/Outlook, these can be added to the list of what PYR is up to:

• Plasma-Based Graphite Production:
  The Company is in advanced discussions with an entity engaged in the production of graphite, for a first phase design and delivery of a customized pilot-scale plasma reactor and associated testing system, with an estimated value of between $500,000 to $1 million.
• Plasma-Based Glass Valorization:
  The Company is in final negotiations with an entity in Canada, for a plasma-based furnace for use in the melting and valorization of recycled glass.
• Plasma Torches:
  The Company has been in discussions over several years with a European entity, to act as a potential supplier of plasma torches for the entity’s waste-to-energy initiatives; the entity has, at times, listed PyroGenesis as their torch supplier in various publications online. This entity has recently announced having entered into an agreement with a German multi-Billion-dollar leading technology company to accelerate green energy transition through waste-to-energy technology. The entity announced that it aims to establish 300 plants producing 1 million tons of hydrogen over the next several years.

BCONTVentures wrote: And thanks to @ordos for this list.  There is definitely lots going on behind the scenes at PyroGenesis:

@ordos Another reminder of the extent of what Pyrogenesis is doing (I added today's European powder contract to the list):

 

1. HPQ Silicon

a. Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) - Pilot plant construction

b. Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) - Pilot plant commissioned, process fully verified, commercial plant design pending

2. Metal Production / Processing

a. Iron

i. Pelletization - global patent of plasma in iron ore pelletization, site acceptance testing in progress with Rio Tinto (fact), site acceptance testing by Vale (suspected) ("at own pace")

b. Aluminum

i. Carbon anode baking - joint pilot project

ii. Scrap remelting / holding furnaces - pilot project with leading furnace manufacturer

iii. Pot lining valorization - signed contract with Aluminerie Alouette - pilot technology advancement project

iv. Transformation / Recycling - lab scale done, pilot contract signed with Constellium for large scale industrial furnace

c. Steel

i. PyroGenesis Signs Energy Transition Contract with Leading Global Steelmaker to Consider Plasma Use in Primary Steel Production

d. Magnesium

i. Transforming mining waste and recycled minerals into high-value metal - pilot with international magnesium producer

3. Metal Recovery

a. Aluminum Dross

i. Drosrite systems, fully commercial

ii. High value residual by-product - JV formed, lab / pilot stage

4. Additive Manufacturing Materials

a. Titanium Powders

i. Final qualification stage by major aerospace OEM, some by-the-ton sales happened already

ii. Initial powder contract with an aerospace entity based in Spain

5. Cement

a. Progressive Planet collaboration to produce cement additive - lab scale results are outsanding, exceeding strength of classic cement

b. Furnace system - pilot, U.S. Department of Energy & U.S. structural materials entity engaged in the development of advanced cement materials

6. Mining Supplies (parts / equipment) - pilot to for cast houses of major mining parts supplier for mining industry

7. Tunneling (speculated)

a. Master agreement signed, non-refundable downpayment received, work order negotiation in progress

8. Waste Destruction

a. Military

i. PAWDS - US Navy Aircraft Carrier systems - fully commercial and operating

ii. PACWAD - Warfare destruction systems - fully commercial

b. Civilian

i. SPARC - fully commercial land based waste destruction systems

ii. PFAS destruction - initial contract with large USA public water systems operator for development of high power torch system for proof of concept

9. Renewable Natural Gas (PyroGreenGas division) - commercial systems

10. Hydrogen (turquoise) production - lab / pilot testing

11. Adhoc projects in various application fields and by request

a. Specialty High Power Torch System (unnamed Aeronautics & Defense client)

b. Energy Transition Chemical Industry

c. Emission Reduction Research