Char Technologies Advances Commissioning of Thorold Renewable Energy Facility

Char Technologies is progressing with the commissioning of its renewable energy facility in Thorold, Ontario, which began staged startup on January 29. The facility aims to convert 35,000 tonnes of wood waste annually into over 5,000 tonnes of biocarbon. Key installations, including the high-temperature pyrolysis system and thermal oxidizer, have been completed. Phase 1 is expected to reach commercial production levels by Q2 2026, followed by Phase 2 expansion plans.

Published Mar 28, 2026

Char Technologies is commissioning its renewable energy facility in Thorold, Ontario, which started staged operations on January 29. The facility is designed to convert up to 35,000 tonnes of wood waste into over 5,000 tonnes of biocarbon annually.

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The core high-temperature pyrolysis system installation is progressing, with the kiln chamber fully assembled and the thermal oxidizer mounted. Commissioning activities will sequentially bring systems online, with the introduction of biomass expected in two weeks. Phase 1 aims for commercial production by Q2 2026, after which Phase 2 will include a second HTP kiln and renewable natural gas upgrades.