HyOrc Unveils European Expansion Strategy, Targets 150 TPD Waste-to-Methanol Facility in Portugal by 2028
Approximately €6.7 million in EU STEP funding was awarded to the Portuguese consortium for the intermediate expansion stage.
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HyOrc (HYOR) announced plans for a 150-tonne-per-day waste conversion facility in Portugal, targeting installation starting in 2028.
The roadmap begins with a modular facility processing 3 tonnes per day of refuse-derived fuel into up to 1 tonne of renewable methanol daily. A larger installation would process 35 tonnes daily into up to 8 tonnes of methanol, supported by approximately €6.7 million in EU STEP funding awarded to the Portuguese project consortium. HyOrc intends to seek EU Innovation Fund support in 2027 for the proposed 150-tonne-per-day facility. Bureau Veritas witnessed successful pilot conversion in April 2026 and reported no non-conformities.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.150-tonne-per-day facility planned in Portugal, targeting installation starting in 2028.
- Moderate pointApproximately €6.7 million in EU STEP funding awarded to the Portuguese project consortium for expansion.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Expansion installation planned to process 35 tonnes daily into up to 8 tonnes of renewable methanol.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.First commercial installation planned to process 3 tonnes daily into up to 1 tonne of renewable methanol.
- Minor pointBureau Veritas pilot validation witnessed successful conversion in April 2026 and reported no non-conformities.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Industrial-scale facility remains proposed; HyOrc intends to seek EU Innovation Fund support in 2027.
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Building on Bureau Veritas-validated technology and
HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), a developer of innovative waste-to-methanol and clean energy technologies, today announced plans to develop a 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) refuse-derived fuel (RDF) conversion facility in Portugal, targeting installation starting in 2028.
The proposed facility represents the next stage of HyOrc's European expansion strategy, building upon its independently validated technology and a phased commercial deployment programme near Porto.
HyOrc's development roadmap comprises three key milestones:
- First Commercial Installation: A modular facility processing 3 TPD of RDF into up to 1 TPD of renewable methanol, establishing HyOrc's first commercial operating reference.
- STEP-Funded Expansion: A larger installation processing 35 TPD of RDF into up to 8 TPD of renewable methanol, supported by approximately
€6.7 million in EU STEP funding awarded to the Portuguese project consortium. - Industrial-Scale Deployment: A proposed 150 TPD RDF-to-methanol facility, for which HyOrc intends to seek EU Innovation Fund support in 2027, targeting installation in 2028.
HyOrc's technology has already undergone independent pilot validation by Bureau Veritas, which witnessed successful RDF-to-methanol conversion in April 2026 and reported no non-conformities.
K. Reginald Fubara, Chief Executive Officer of HyOrc Corporation, commented:
"Our phased approach allows us to establish commercial operating references before progressing to larger installations. We believe this positions HyOrc to play a meaningful role in Europe's transition towards sustainable fuels and a circular economy."
About HyOrc Corporation
HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) develops modular waste-to-methanol and clean power technologies designed to transform non-recyclable waste into renewable fuels and energy.
Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements concerning project development, production capacities, funding applications and deployment timelines. Actual outcomes are subject to financing, regulatory approvals, technical performance and other risks described in the Company's SEC filings.
About HyOrc Corporation
HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) develops and commercializes patented hydrogen-capable combustion and waste-to-fuel systems for the shipping, rail, and off-grid power sectors.
Website: www.hyorc.com Press Contact: comms@hyorc.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements under Sections 27A and 21E of the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Factors are described in Company filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements.
FAQ
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When does HyOrc plan to install its 150-tonne-per-day facility in Portugal?
HyOrc targets installation starting in 2028 for its proposed facility processing 150 tonnes per day of refuse-derived fuel. The company intends to seek EU Innovation Fund support in 2027.
How much EU STEP funding supports HyOrc's Portuguese expansion?
Approximately €6.7 million in EU STEP funding was awarded to the Portuguese project consortium. It supports a larger installation planned to process 35 tonnes per day of refuse-derived fuel into up to 8 tonnes per day of renewable methanol.