HyOrc Reports 75.43% Combined Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide in RDF-Derived Syngas, with Just 0.76% Nitrogen
Portugal production is now targeted for Q1 2027 under a revised timetable for integration, testing and international shipping.
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HyOrc (HYOR) reported independent laboratory results showing 75.43% combined hydrogen and carbon monoxide in gas from its first commercial module. Prewel Laboratories measured 39.88% carbon monoxide, 35.55% hydrogen and 0.76% nitrogen after gasification and cleaning, before further conditioning for methanol synthesis.
The gasifier, tar-scrubbing and filtration systems are built. HyOrc targets final integration and factory testing for early December, followed by shipment to Portuguese joint-venture partner MO.RE.DA. Oils near Porto. The revised timetable targets initial methanol production in Q1 2027. A planned expansion targeting 8 tonnes of methanol daily has an approved €6,706,550 non-repayable grant.
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Positive
- Moderate pointIndependent testing measured 75.43% combined hydrogen and carbon monoxide, with 0.76% nitrogen after gasification and cleaning.
- Moderate pointExpansion has an approved €6,706,550 non-repayable COMPETE 2030 STEP grant.
- Minor pointBureau Veritas reported satisfactory results with no non-conformities during three days of pilot monitoring in April 2026.
- Minor pointGasifier, tar-scrubbing and filtration systems are built for the Portugal deployment.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial module targets 3 tonnes of RDF daily, yielding approximately 1 tonne of methanol.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned 35-tonne RDF expansion targets 8 tonnes of methanol daily.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Revised deployment timetable now targets initial Portugal methanol production for Q1 2027.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Long-term operating validation of the first commercial gasification module remains ahead in Portugal.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Final integration and factory testing remain targeted for early December, before shipment to Portugal.
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Independent laboratory results advance first commercial waste-to-methanol module toward Portugal deployment
HOUSTON, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) announced independent laboratory results from its first commercial module, demonstrating exceptionally low nitrogen dilution in refuse-derived fuel (RDF) syngas.
Prewel Laboratories measured
“Nitrogen is the number I’d look at,” said Reginald Fubara, CEO. “Air contains approximately
Low nitrogen dilution can improve downstream efficiency and reduce equipment requirements.
HyOrc’s earlier pilot system (1 TPD RDF to 300 litres methanol daily) operated extensively before undergoing a structured 60-day monitoring and data-validation programme, including instrumentation upgrades to meet Bureau Veritas verification requirements. Bureau Veritas conducted three days of continuous on-site monitoring in April 2026, reporting satisfactory results with no non-conformities. Building on sustained pilot-scale methanol production, these latest results demonstrate the performance of HyOrc’s first commercial gasification module ahead of long-term operating validation in Portugal.
Portugal Deployment
The gasifier, tar-scrubbing and filtration systems are built. Final integration and factory testing are targeted for early December, followed by shipment to Portuguese JV partner MO.RE.DA. Oils, Lda., near Porto.
HyOrc has revised its deployment timetable to accommodate final equipment integration, factory testing and international shipping logistics, with initial methanol production in Portugal now targeted for Q1 2027.
“Our pilot system has already demonstrated sustained methanol production from waste,” said Mr Fubara. “We are now bringing that experience into our first commercial installation in Portugal, where the focus will be on demonstrating reliable, sustained production under everyday operating conditions.”
The initial module targets 3 tonnes of RDF daily, yielding approximately 1 tonne of methanol. A planned 35-tonne RDF expansion targeting 8 tonnes of methanol daily has an approved
About HyOrc
HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) develops modular waste-to-methanol and power-generation technologies.
Website: www.hyorc.com Press Contact: comms@hyorc.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning deployment, financing, commissioning, production and expansion. Actual results may differ due to funding, manufacturing, logistics, regulatory and operational risks. HyOrc undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
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What did independent testing show for HyOrc's commercial module?
Prewel Laboratories measured 39.88% carbon monoxide, 35.55% hydrogen and 0.76% nitrogen in the module's gas. The measurements were taken after gasification and gas cleaning, before water-gas shift reaction, membrane separation and conditioning for methanol synthesis.
When does HyOrc expect methanol production to begin in Portugal?
HyOrc now targets initial methanol production in Portugal for Q1 2027. The revised timetable accommodates final equipment integration, factory testing and international shipping logistics. Final integration and factory testing are targeted for early December, followed by shipment to joint-venture partner MO.RE.DA. Oils near Porto.
What verification work was completed on HyOrc's pilot system?
Bureau Veritas conducted three days of continuous on-site monitoring in April 2026, reporting satisfactory results with no non-conformities. The pilot had undergone a structured 60-day monitoring and data-validation programme, including instrumentation upgrades to meet Bureau Veritas verification requirements.