HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ,
OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company
specializing in green engineering of silica and silicon-based
materials would like to update shareholders on recent developments
from HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HSPI”) [1] regarding the commercial
validation of its proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) process.
Technology supplier PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR,
OTCQX: PYRGF, FRA: 8PY) (“PyroGenesis”) informed HSPI
that, after successfully commissioning the pilot system, its
engineering team identified the need for an additional enhancement
to improve the performance of the pilot plant. This enhancement
will ensure a more consistent flow of fumed silica from the reactor
to downstream recovery equipment at pilot scale, a marked
improvement from its lab-scale system.
“Implementing the enhancement at this stage is essential for a
smooth transition to commercial production later on,” said P. Peter
Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis Inc. “By refining the
operational process now, we’re ensuring that HSPI’s clients can
expect high-quality standards, setting the stage for a sustainable
and efficient production scale-up.”
Ensuring Product Quality with Key Process
Enhancements
PyroGenesis Canada is always actively exploring ways to refine
HSPI’s proprietary FSR technology pilot plant to ensure
high-quality production at both the pilot scale and in future
commercial operations. The current improvement centers on an
extended refractory conditioning phase, a crucial process designed
to prepare the reactor’s internal structure to handle continuous,
high-quality material output. Before full material production
begins, the refractory lining within the reactor must undergo
high-temperature curing, a step that conditions and strengthens the
lining, especially in areas exposed to off-gas interactions.
This conditioning is essential to creating a smoother, more
robust inner surface that can withstand prolonged high-intensity
use. By establishing these foundational elements now, we are
setting up the pilot plant for steady, high-efficiency operation
that will meet quality standards both during pilot runs and in
commercial-scale production.
“Implementing this integration, which ensures a consistent flow
of product at this stage, demonstrates that the PyroGenesis
engineering team has complete control over the process,” added Mr.
Pascali.
“These normal and expected process improvements during the
scale-up phase do not alter our confidence in the transformative
potential of our FSR technology,” said Bernard Tourillon, President
& CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ Silicon Polvere. “Our objective
remains clear: to disrupt the fumed silica market by providing a
cost-effective, high-efficiency solution that could redefine
industry standards. We are making strides toward securing offtake
agreements and are excited to lead the charge in revolutionizing
fumed silica manufacturing.”
A Foundation for Commercial Readiness
Once the extended refractory conditioning phase is completed in
the next two weeks, the program will advance to the batch
production phase, during which the FSR will begin manufacturing
fumed silica. The primary objective at this stage is to validate
the process’s ability to consistently replicate essential physical
properties—such as surface area—and rheological properties,
including viscosity and thickening behavior, as demonstrated at the
lab scale. After reaching this milestone, the system will
transition to semi-continuous operation, targeting the production
of at least 200 kg of commercial-grade fumed silica samples for
comprehensive testing and validation.
Throughout these phases, the produced fumed silica will undergo
internal testing, with samples sent to Evonik as per the LOI
announced on July 9, 2024, and potentially to other parties under
NDA for evaluation. By Q1 2025, the focus will shift toward
optimizing pilot plant operations to produce food- and pharma-grade
fumed silica with surface areas of 300 m²/g. In addition to
producing materials with surface areas ranging from 150 to 300
m²/g, the overarching goal is to run the pilot plant at full
capacity, achieving multiple daily production cycles and delivering
commercial-quality material. With an estimated 20 hours of daily
operation, the system is projected to produce approximately 161 kg
per day, or 50,000 kg annually (50 TPY).
REFERENCE SOURCES
[1] |
A
wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ Silicon Inc. when technology
supplier PyroGenesis announced its intention to exercise its option
to acquire a 50% stake in HSPI in May 2024. |
About HPQ
HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a
Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer.
HPQ is developing, with the support of
world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Canada Inc. and
NOVACIUM SAS, new green processes crucial to make the critical
materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
HPQ activities are centred around the following
four (4) pillars:
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1) |
Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) manufacturer of Fumed
Silica using the FUMED SILICA REACTOR, a
proprietary technology owned by HPQ Silica Polvere Inc being
developed for HSPI by PyroGenesis. |
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2) |
Becoming a producer of
silicon-based anode materials for battery applications with the
assistance of NOVACIUM SAS. |
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3) |
HPQ SILICON affiliate NOVACIUM
SAS is developing a low carbon, chemical base on demand and
high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system. |
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4) |
Becoming a zero CO2 low-cost
(Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to 4N) using
our PUREVAPTM “Quartz
Reduction Reactors” (QRR), a proprietary technology owned
by HPQ being developed for HPQ by PyroGenesis. |
For more information, please visit HPQ Silicon
web site.
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is
a leader in the design, development, manufacture and
commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable
solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically
attractive alternatives to conventional “dirty” processes.
PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented, and advanced plasma
technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple
multibillion dollar industry leaders in three massive markets: iron
ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive
manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and
technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2
and 2,940 m2 R&D and manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis
maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront
of technology development and commercialization. The operations are
ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified
since 1997. For more information, please visit:
www.pyrogenesis.com
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