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PyroGenesis receives the ADRIQ’s Coup de Coeur award for Partnership and
Innovation
5/28/2012 8:23:00 PM
PyroGenesis receives the ADRIQ’s Coup de Coeur award for Partnership and
Innovation
MONTREAL, May 28, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
(“PyroGenesis” or the “Company”) (TSXV: PYR), an environmental solutions
company that designs, develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy
systems and plasma torch products, announced today that it received the
coveted Association pour le développement de la recherche et de
l’innovation du Québec’s (ADRIQ) 2012 « Coup de Cœur » award for
Partnership and Innovation, for its innovative solutions with regards to an
integrated waste management plan for Îles-de-la-Madeleine (the “Project”) .
The Project was geared towards finding a unique solution to waste
management challenges facing Îles-de-la-Madeleine. It included PyroGenesis,
the Centre de recherche sur les milieux insulaires et maritimes (CERMIM),
the municipality of Îles-de-la-Madeleine and the Université de Sherbrooke.
The goal was to evaluate the potential for developing and implementing two
coupled state of the art waste management technologies, namely PyroGenesis’
patented Plasma Resource Recovery System (PRRS) and a bio-methanization
process.
“This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate the technical and economic
viability of pairing these technologies for remote communities such as
Îles-de-la-Madeleine. The fact that International Small Islands Studies
Association is following the outcome with great interest underscores the
importance of this Project”, says Pierre Carabin, PyroGenesis’ Chief
Engineer. “PyroGenesis intends to demonstrate the advantages of this
integrated waste management solution, which will enable isolated
communities to manage their waste in a responsible, economic, and
sustainable manner”, says Gillian Holcroft, PyroGenesis’ Chief Operating
Officer.
“Waste management is a major challenge in our archipelago. This award is
encouraging us to pursue novel and affordable solutions that are adapted to
our environment” says Mr. Joël Arseneau, mayor of the municipality of
Îles-de-la-Madeleine. “The main objective of this integrated process is to
convert nearly all of the processed waste into usable products namely:
energy (heat and electricity) and slag (construction material). The project
is also exploring the use of slag as a cimentious substitute in the
production of concrete or granular material for road construction,” says
Arezki Tagnit-Amou a Civil engineering professor at Université de
Sherbrooke.
The technology which Pyrogenesis is providing combines the advanced
processes of plasma gasification and vitrification which is able to convert
unsorted waste into energy and usable by-products. Furthermore, the project
has benefited from the system Pyrogenesis has commissioned at the Hurlburt
Field Air Force Base in Florida by carrying out additional certified
emissions testing and to procure its partners with vitrified rock for
advanced material testing at Université de Sherbrooke.
Each year the ADRIQ honours technological collaborations between Quebec
researchers, entrepreneurs and their partners with the intent of
encouraging the creation of new partnerships which will lead to innovative
commercial achievements.
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada is an environmental solutions company that designs,
develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch
products. PyroGenesis’ proprietary plasma technologies utilize the intense
energy of plasma to gasify and vitrify virtually any type of waste without
producing hazardous by-products. PyroGenesis’ patented gasification and
vitrification technology is different from incineration because it produces
a clean synthetic gas from waste, which can be used for power generation.
PyroGenesis’ technology can also turn waste into a glassy rock that can be
utilized as construction material. PyroGenesis has marquee defense industry
and civilian customers that are using its technology in marine and
land-based applications. For more information, please visit
www.pyrogenesis.com