PyroGenesis Inc. confirms additional independent verification of its fumed silica meeting commercial grade “150”
MONTREAL, February 3, 2026 – PyroGenesis Inc. (TSX: PYR, OTCQX: PYRGF, FRA: 8PY1), a company specializing in plasma waste‑to‑energy systems and plasma torch products, announced that it has received further independent verification that the fumed silica produced by its fumed silica reactor (FSR) meets the commercial benchmark of 150 m² g⁻¹. The verification comes from two unrelated laboratories that independently analyzed the material produced during Test #7. The material also achieved the required viscosity for commercial grade 150 silica.
P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis, stated that the results confirm the FSR’s ability to produce fumed silica at the important 150 commercial product grade. The company’s fumed silica reactor has previously been reported to generate high‑performance silica for use in advanced materials applications.
The verification supports PyroGenesis’s position as a leader in ultra‑high temperature processes and engineering innovation. It demonstrates the company’s capability to deliver plasma‑based solutions that meet stringent commercial standards, which may enhance the company’s appeal to customers in heavy industry, defense, and advanced materials markets.
Company background
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company designs, develops, and manufactures plasma waste‑to‑energy systems and plasma torch products. Its proprietary plasma technologies enable gasification and vitrification of waste without producing hazardous by‑products. The company’s market capitalization is approximately 49.5 million CAD, and its most recent closing price was 0.245 CAD.
The company’s recent announcement follows a 2024 press release by its client HPQ Silicon Inc., which highlighted the fumed silica reactor’s performance and the importance of meeting commercial grade benchmarks. The confirmation of Test #7’s results provides additional evidence of the reactor’s reliability and commercial viability.
Market context
PyroGenesis’s focus on plasma technologies aligns with growing demand for sustainable waste‑to‑energy solutions and advanced materials production. The company’s ability to produce high‑grade fumed silica positions it to supply materials for batteries, hydrogen systems, and other circular‑economy applications, as evidenced by HPQ Silicon’s recent equity stake increase in Novacium SAS. The verification of the reactor’s output may strengthen PyroGenesis’s competitive position in these sectors.
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