In this interview, HPQ CEO Bernard Tourillon provides detailed insights into the company’s latest milestone — the successful completion of Test Series #7 of the company’s Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) pilot plant.
Developed in partnership with PyroGenesis Inc., HPQ’s proprietary reactor converts quartz directly into fumed silica, eliminating intermediate steps and reducing the carbon footprint compared to conventional production methods.
✅ Test Series #7 marks a major step forward, demonstrating continuous multi-day operation of the reactor.
✅ The pilot produced 200 kilograms of material, now undergoing independent lab certification.
✅ Surface area performance is expected to reach the 150–200 m²/g range, consistent with premium market grades.
By watching the interview, you’ll learn:
➡️ Why this latest test validates HPQ’s ability to produce high-value, low-carbon fumed silica directly from quartz.
➡️ How engineering upgrades set the stage for Test Cycle #8, targeting 300 m²/g — the top-tier of commercial material specifications.
➡️ How this process supports HPQ’s broader strategy to establish a North American supply chain for advanced materials essential to batteries, coatings, and energy storage applications.
HPQ’s fumed silica initiative continues to gain momentum as the company transitions from proof-of-concept to measurable market traction — positioning itself at the intersection of clean technology and materials innovation.
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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.
