Pioneering Innovative Pyrolysis Technology for a Circular Future
We engineer systems that turn waste into climate solutions - stabilizing carbon, restoring soils, and redefining how industries close the loop on sustainability.
Meet Our Technology
Our design is the culmination of over 30 years of experience working in the field of thermochemical conversions and decarbonization.
THE ITER SYSTEM
Advancing Carbon-Negative Thermochemistry
At ITER Technologies, we design advanced, modular pyrolysis systems engineered to eliminate liabilities and maximize carbon capture. Each unit is fully customized to the client’s feedstock and process requirements, integrating seamlessly into existing industrial or agricultural operations. Our multi-stage reactors operate under controlled, oxygen-limited conditions between 500 and 750 °C, achieving complete carbonization while recycling internal thermal energy to sustain operation without external fuel. The result is a compact, energy-self-sufficient system that converts biomass, sludge, or complex waste streams into stable, high-purity biocarbon - unlocking long-term carbon sequestration and new value from residual materials.
The ITER Advantages
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We don’t just sell pyrolysis reactors - we deliver a complete, turnkey carbonization system. Each installation includes an integrated dryer, full material-handling infrastructure, and all auxiliary equipment required for continuous operation. Simply provide the space, and ITER supplies a fully engineered, ready-to-run solution tailored to your feedstock and operational needs.
Our systems feature Siemens IoT automation, with advanced process control, remote monitoring, and data acquisition designed for future compliance, traceability, and carbon credit verification.
Every unit is built to meet North American and European certification requirements, ensuring safe, reliable, and globally compliant operation from day one.
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Our systems are engineered for maximum flexibility and minimal pre-treatment, capable of processing a wide range of carbonaceous materials — from agricultural residues and wood waste to more challenging feedstocks with variable particle size or moisture content.
Through our Internal Thermal Energy Recovery (ITER©) design, all pyrolysis vapors are redirected into the combustion chamber to fuel the process. Once initiated with a small external energy input, the system achieves long-duration autothermal operation, running continuously for weeks at a time with exceptional thermal stability and minimal operator intervention.
Each plant is optimized for low staffing requirements - typically one operator at the control system and one person managing material logistics.
With a compact, modular footprint, ITER units can be deployed in remote, rural, or industrial environments with ease, making carbon-negative processing accessible virtually anywhere.
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At ITER, support is not an add-on, it is a core component of our technology offering. We are committed to guiding clients through every stage of their carbon project, from early planning to long-term operation. With real-time online monitoring, remote diagnostics, and direct access to our engineering team, you can rely on rapid, expert assistance whenever you need it.
We provide comprehensive services including:
Feedstock analysis and test carbonization at our partnered laboratory facilities.
Permitting support, including emissions testing, air compliance, and environmental approvals.
Infrastructure and integration consulting, covering site layout, utilities, and technical interfaces.
On-site supervision during installation, assembly, and commissioning.
Technical training and operator certification to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Fast-response on-site service supported by advanced remote monitoring tools.
Expert guidance on carbon credit certification, biochar standards, and market positioning.
Our goal is to build long-term partnerships, ensuring your system performs at its highest potential and your carbon project delivers measurable, lasting value.
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Our reactor design maximizes the energy potential of every kilogram of biomass. During pyrolysis, the combustion of process gases and vapors generates up to three times the thermal energy required to run the system - allowing ITER units to operate fully autothermally while supplying additional usable heat to your facility.
This surplus energy can be redirected into:
Pre-drying incoming feedstock, dramatically increasing throughput and improving carbonization efficiency.
Steam generation for electricity production or integration with existing thermal systems.
Space heating for agricultural buildings, industrial facilities, or district heating networks.
Beyond simple energy reuse, our Internal Thermal Energy Recovery architecture captures and recovers heat that is typically wasted in conventional pyrolysis systems. This results in:
Lower operating costs and reduced external fuel demand
Higher overall system efficiency
Improved temperature control and reaction stability
A significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to competing designs
ITER’s heat recovery capabilities turn biomass waste into not only a carbon-negative product but also a reliable source of renewable thermal energy.
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Our process doesn’t just convert biomass into stable carbon - it also destroys organic pollutants at their source. Because all pyrolysis vapors and gases are routed into a high-temperature combustion chamber operating at >1000°C, even the most persistent organic contaminants are fully oxidized. This includes dyes, solvents, industrial chemicals, plastics-derived volatiles, PFAS precursors, and other recalcitrant compounds that are extremely difficult to manage through conventional thermal or chemical treatment.
This capability allows ITER systems to safely process contaminated or unconventional feedstocks, enabling:
Remediation of materials containing hard-to-treat organic pollutants
Processing of plastics-rich or mixed waste streams
Treatment of industrial by-products and residues that cannot be landfilled or incinerated
Conversion of problematic materials into clean, stable carbon while preventing pollutant release
By combining controlled pyrolysis with ultra-high-temperature thermal oxidation, ITER provides a closed-loop, emissions-controlled pathway for turning contaminated waste streams into valuable carbon products.
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Our multi-stage design provides exceptional control over carbonization conditions, enabling the production of highly consistent and application-specific carbon materials. With industry-leading residence times, every particle undergoes complete devolatilization and uniform high-temperature treatment - resulting in biocarbon with unmatched purity and stability.
This level of refinement opens the door to premium, regulation-sensitive markets traditionally inaccessible to conventional biochar technologies, including:
Food and feed applications requiring stringent contaminant limits
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients
Electronics and energy storage materials, where consistency and purity are critical
High-grade filtration and adsorption media
Advanced carbon materials for specialty industrial processes
By delivering a reliably clean, homogenous carbon product, ITER systems allow clients to move beyond commodity biochar and into high-value sectors where purity, reproducibility, and certification are mandatory.
What makes our Reactor Stand Out
Heat Recovery
Our system recovers enough energy to operate autothermally - requiring no external fuel once started, dramatically reducing operating costs and the overall carbon footprint.
Purity
By replacing moving kilns with precision-mixed reactors, our system achieves full carbonization and exceptional purity - unlocking new markets for biocarbon in advanced materials and industry.
Simplicity
Simple by design - one inlet, one outlet, full control from a laptop. Our system adapts to virtually any biomass with little to no pre-treatment.
Not all Biochar is Created Equal
Imagine if Biochar could be embedded in:
You don’t have to imagine for long - our technology is re-defining biocarbon’s applications.
Our Mission
At ITER Technologies, we act as your all-in-one partner in developing and executing circular economy projects - transforming waste into lasting value through technology, science, and measurable impact.
Step 1: Project Identification
We begin by understanding your feedstock, goals, and sustainability vision - defining the technical and environmental opportunity from the ground up.
Step 2: Technology Supply
We deliver turnkey, self-sustaining pyrolysis systems - engineered for reliability, scalability, and exceptional carbon performance.
Step 3: Analytical Validation
Our lab team provides full chemical, thermal, and surface characterization of feedstocks and products, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance.
Step 4: Life Cycle Evaluation
We quantify the environmental and carbon impacts of your process, validating true circularity and carbon-negative performance.
Step 5: Carbon Certification
Finally, we guide the certification of your carbon removals under global standards such as Puro.earth and VERRA, turning your environmental impact into verified value.