2025-08-01 06:29:29
Airex Energy, Groupe Rémabec, and SUEZ, recently inaugurated Carbonity, the first industrial-scale biochar plant in Canada. Based in Port-Cartier, Que., Carbonity was created out of a partnership between the three companies. The plant begins with an annual production capacity of 10,000 tonnes of biochar, which is expected to triple by 2026, making it the largest facility of its kind in North America.
The company is expected to create 75 direct and indirect jobs in the region and produce carbon-rich biochar from approximately 58,000 tonnes of forestry residues annually, sourced by Groupe Rémabec.
Carbonity is powered by Airex Energy’s proprietary technology. Its proprietary and patented DryFX and CarbonFX technologies are at the heart of the plant’s innovative process. SUEZ brings key expertise in organic waste recovery, the production of amendments and biofertilizers, and the development of circular solutions to help clients reduce their carbon footprint.
“The inauguration of Carbonity is a true industrial milestone for Québec. Airex Energy’s technology, including our patented CarbonFX and DryFX solutions, is central to this success, and it makes us very proud. Our primary mission is to contribute to the decarbonization of our economy. This investment represents Airex Energy’s first step toward scaling global biochar production, a product that will help many businesses here and abroad achieve net zero,” stated Michel Gagnon, CEO of Airex Energy and Chair of Carbonity’s Board.
This project marks the first step in Airex Energy and SUEZ’s ambitious roadmap to build a global annual production capacity of 350,000 tonnes of biochar by 2035 to meet the decarbonization challenges of industrial operations.
– Source: Carbonity.
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