Pyrochar Pty Ltd

Fuelling the Metals Industry to Better Our Environment

About Us

Pyrochar, in conjunction with research partner CSIRO, is scaling a proven commercial technology that has been researched & developed over 13+ years to produce net zero emission metallurgical char (MetChar) that will replace coal/coke in the primary metals industry. 

Pyrochar is ready for commercial manufacture of the ‘first-of-its-kind’ MetChar to fulfil the currently unmet demand for a net zero emission replacement to coal in primary metals manufacture.

Company Overview

Pyrochar Pty Ltd is a leading Australian renewable energy company, driving the global transition to sustainable biofuels and bio-carbon products. With a strong focus on decarbonizing heavy industries, Pyrochar leverages its exclusive partnership with CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, to develop cutting-edge technologies protected by multiple patents.

Pyrochar's project portfolio includes:

  1. Melbourne R&D Facility: An operational innovation hub advancing proprietary biofuel processes.
  2. Malaysia Commercial Facility: A large-scale plant supplying bio-carbon and biofuels across Asia.
  3. Darwin Facility (Under Construction): A commercial site converting green waste into bio-carbon, bio-oil, and clean energy.

The upcoming Bio Energy project in Triệu Hải, Vietnam, marks Pyrochar’s third commercial biofuel venture, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy.

Pyrochar's Bio-Energy Project

Opening in early 2027, the Pyrochar Bio Energy Project will be a flagship renewable energy and bio-carbon facility, transforming sustainable bamboo into high-value bio-products. Located on a 4,000-hectare greenfield site in Triệu Hải, Vietnam, the project integrates a Bamboo Bio Energy Plantation with a state-of-the-art production facility.

The project has secured 100% financing from MB Bank (Vietnamese commercial bank), with a confirmed commitment of USD$56 million (approx. AUD$85 million), ensuring a strong financial foundation. Supported by Tier 1 banks and robust financial structuring, the Pyrochar Bio Energy Project is projected to be cashflow positive from its first year, with secured annual revenue of USD$60.4 million (AUD$91.6 million) and projected profit before tax of $23.6 million (AUD$35.8 million).

The project is strategically backed by both the Australian and Vietnamese governments and has an exclusive partnership with CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency. All necessary state and environmental permits are secured, and the project is designated as a Project of National Significance, emphasizing its role in advancing Vietnam’s green energy goals.

Key Project Outputs:

  • 150,000 tonnes of bio-carbon annually for the steel and metal industries
  • 100,000 tonnes of bio-oil for sustainable aviation fuel
  • 100 MW of clean electricity generated to support local communities
  • Over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ offset annually through carbon sequestration

With construction starting in April 2025, the project will be fully operational by March 2027.

Technology

Pyrochar Pty Ltd employs advanced, self-sustaining pyrolysis technology, originally developed by CSIRO, to produce high-grade char from organic biowaste.

This exothermal process operates without the need for external heat or energy, ensuring exceptional energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By leveraging renewable carbon sources such as forestry residues and agricultural waste, Pyrochar significantly reduces carbon emissions, supporting the metallurgical industry’s transition towards net-zero emissions.

The company's innovative technology is revolutionising steel production, enabling the manufacture of high-quality, sustainable products while mitigating the environmental impact traditionally associated with fossil fuel-based methods.

Net Zero Products

Pyrochar Pty Ltd offers a range of high-grade char products specifically designed to replace coal and coke in the metallurgical industry. These products provide a clean, sustainable alternative to conventional carbon sources, supporting the industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

By utilising renewable carbon sources, such as forestry and agricultural waste, Pyrochar ensures its products have a low carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact. The company remains committed to innovation, with ongoing research and development aimed at refining its product offerings and expanding its portfolio.

For detailed information, product specifications, or to arrange samples, Pyrochar invites inquiries through its official contact channels.

PyroChar - PCI

Metallurgical Biochar, for use in traditional Blast Furnaces, often blended with traditional PCI to reduce emissions. Product has Net Carbon Zero emissions

PyroChar - Charge Carbon

Emission-free Alternative to Charge Coke Carbon >85% Ash

PyroChar - Recarburizer

Very high FC content, very low ash & VM. Used to adjust carbon level in liquid steel. Net Zero Carbon Emissions

Net Zero Carbon

Net Zero Carbon: Metal Production

Sustainability underpins every aspect of Pyrochar's operations. Its advanced clean char production technology is engineered to drastically reduce carbon emissions, while the use of renewable carbon sources ensures the creation of genuinely sustainable products.

Pyrochar is dedicated to minimising environmental impact and continually seeks to enhance its processes, further reducing its carbon footprint. The company’s mission is to foster a cleaner, more sustainable future for the metal production industry, prioritising environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability.

Net Zero Emissions

Pyrochar provides a renewable, net-zero carbon source capable of replacing the most environmentally harmful agents in high-temperature industrial applications. Substituting coal with Pyrochar’s clean char can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the steelmaking process by an estimated 30-60%.

Moreover, Pyrochar’s innovative technology ensures that its metallurgic char is Carbon Zero, while also producing valuable by-products such as organic liquids and simple organic gases, contributing to a circular and sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Board & Management

Katherine Kennedy-White

Katherine Kennedy-White

Chair

With a Ba in Arts & a Masters's in International Relations Katherine is a former ministerial adviser with over two decades of experience as a commercial consultant to some of the worlds largest mining, infrastructure and & logistics companies. In particular, around project management, relationship management, and Corporate Strategy & has worked on and ran corporate bids & tenders from $1m to $4.6b. Most recently in her career, she is using her experience and skills to benefit emerging companies in the Venture Capital Industry in Singapore. As the Managing Director of DivisionX, she works with a range of companies around technology, integration, infrastructure, M&A, and security.

Russell Smyth

Russell Smyth

Director

Mr Russell Smyth serves as a Managing Director at Accenture ANZ with over 35 years of experience working with clients across multiple industries and geographies with a particular focus on technology transformations in the Communications, Media and Technology sectors. Russell is currently the CO for the Strategy and Consulting group in Growth Markets, and prior to that he was the CO for the CMT operating group in the APAC region covering Japan, China, India, SEA, Africa, ME and ANZ. Russell has worked with many different clients across the region, helping them execute technology transformations including Telstra, Optus, NBNco, Singtel, Korea Telecom, Tabcorp, News Corp, Boeing, Google, ByteDance, Rakuten, Etisalat,Airtel, Vodacom and MTN. Russell also served as a Director on the board of the Accenture Foundation.

Shilow Shaffier

Shilow Shaffier

Director

Originally from the coal mining town of Moranbah, Queensland, Shilow Shaffier specialises in technology and commercialisation. With over 20 years of experience in the technology, services, and finance sector, he's worked for some of the world's largest technology companies including HP, Fujitsu and DELL EMC and has held board positions focused on transformation and restructuring for acquisition. He is currently the Director of Commercialisation and Asset Management for Raven Corporate Management.

Clayton Cross

Clayton Cross

Director

An executive with a background in corporate and mining law. He secured his first tenement as a student in the early 1990s. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws, is the principal corporate advisor and administration at Cross Consult Corporate, and has extensive experience in equity capital, corporate finance, structuring, asset acquisition, corporate governance and external stakeholder relations.

Cameron Bell

Cameron Bell

Chief Executive Officer

Originally from Perth with a background in 5+ coal & iron ore mine sites.Cameron has started and operated several companies in the sectors of renewable energy, SAAS, & Investments. Cameron moved to Melbourne over 15 years ago, setting up one of the first renewable energy broking platforms which he ran as founder & CEO for 7 years. During that time the company won start-up of the year & Cameron was awarded finalist for entrepreneur of the year. For the past 3-4 years Cameron has been involved in the Venture Capital sector in Australia. In particular, addressing climate challenges and Venture building solutions into Climate & infrastructure companies. Cameron is a firm believer that not only is climate the single biggest challenge facing our world today, but that the biggest business opportunities of this generation will be the emerging green energy & decarbonisation solutions.

Charlie Dowsett

Charlie Dowsett

Chief Financial Officer

Charlie Dowsett CFO has over 25 years of investment banking experience both domestically and internationally has been the Global Head of Precious Metals and Head of APAC commodities for RBS and ABNAMRO. He has also worked for NM Rothschilds & Sons and Citibank specializing in financial solutions for the resources & Energy industry. Charlie has extensive Government experience having worked as a Deputy Secretary and a Deputy Director General in the NSW Department of Industry, both as a regulator of industry and in business development and investment attraction. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, a Master of Mining Engineering and a Master of Applied Finance and is a Fellow of The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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