HPQ President and CEO, Bernard Tourillon, sat down with AGORACOM to discuss the recent milestone achieved at the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) pilot plant and what it means for the future of sustainable fumed silica production.
In the interview, he provides a detailed overview of the pilot plant’s first successful batch test, the challenges of scaling up from lab-scale to industrial operations, and how this technology could transform an industry that has relied on energy-intensive, fossil-fuel-based methods for over 80 years. He also shares insights on what’s next for HPQ Silica Polvere, including the next phases of testing, sample distribution under LOIs and NDAs, and the long-term vision for commercialization.
By watching the interview, you’ll gain:
- A clear breakdown of the FSR pilot plant’s first successful production run and its significance.
- Insights into how HPQ’s plasma-based process could reduce energy consumption and decarbonize fumed silica manufacturing.
- A look ahead at the next steps toward semi-continuous operations and industrial deployment.
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.
