In a recent interview, HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon shares key insights on the company’s latest pilot test milestone:
✅ Independent analysis from a leading global fumed silica manufacturer confirmed significant improvements in material quality—including an 85% reduction in carbon impurities and a 57% increase in surface area.
✅ HPQ’s proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) operated under semi-continuous feeding conditions for the first time, validating a critical step toward scalable commercial production.
✅ With Phase 1 testing now complete, the company is shifting focus to Phase 2, aiming to optimize surface area up to 300 m²/g—a target aligned with premium commercial specifications.
By watching the interview, you’ll learn:
- Why the shift from batch to semi-continuous production is a turning point in HPQ’s scale-up strategy
- How third-party validation is shaping HPQ’s go-to-market roadmap
- What technical goals is the team targeting in Phase 2 to increase product value
- The broader financial and commercial implications of achieving scalable fumed silica output
Watch the full interview:
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HPQ Silicon is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer. With the support of world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Canada and NOVACIUM SAS, the company is developing new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
