Company Category: Activated Carbon

IQ Energy Inc. provides affordable, modular & manufactured carbonisation (gasification & pyrolysis) solutions that convert biosolids into resources. We are based in Alberta, Canada, and have a 4,000 dry tonnes per annum carbonisation unit soon to be operational. Our unit has been tailored to process biosolids with design features that avoid common challenges faced with dust (a regular issue with many biosolids carbonisation processes). Built into our unit is an extended retention chamber, that can achieve 980 degrees for two second in the gas phase, which ensures PFAS is destroyed within the char and gas phase. With over 25 years of experience working with gasification/pyrolysis projects and the majority of these involving human and animal biosolids we have significant understanding of what makes a project work and where the pitfalls can be. We can work with you to design a project that can suit your biosolids needs regardless of the size and our unit can work with a range of dryer styles. At the heart of our business is providing solutions to businesses and communities that make a positive impact socially, economically and environmentally. Beyond biosolids, we can process various other waste types that we would be happy to discuss. | IQ Energy Inc. provides modular thermal conversion systems engineered specifically for biosolids, delivering reliable volume reduction and effective PFAS destruction. Biosolids are one of the most challenging feedstocks to process, driven by high drying energy requirements and significant dust generation. Many conventional gasification and pyrolysis technologies struggle to operate consistently under these conditions. IQ Energy’s systems are purpose-built to overcome these challenges through integrated thermal design and robust feed handling, enabling stable, self-sustaining operation in real-world environments. Our pyro-gasification systems combine controlled pyrolysis and gasification within a single engineered process to deliver efficient conversion and regulatory compliance. An integrated extended thermal oxidizer is designed to meet strict time and temperature requirements, ensuring effective destruction of PFAS in both the gas and solid phases—providing a clear and practical pathway for utilities and project developers. All systems are modular, scalable, and manufactured in Canada or the United States, allowing phased deployment to reduce capital risk and align with feedstock availability. This approach avoids stranded assets while enabling facilities to expand over time. IQ Energy is currently finalizing installation of its first commercial unit based on this modern design in Alberta, Canada, with a processing capacity of approximately 4,000 dry tonnes per annum (12 dry tonnes per day). A smaller unit (7 dry tonnes per day) has already been successfully piloted and sold to a third party, demonstrating both technical performance and market demand. IQ Energy also offers zero-oxygen pyrolysis systems tailored for carbon recovery applications, including the production of carbon materials such as granular activated carbon (GAC), where project objectives extend beyond disposal. For utilities and developers seeking a practical, compliant solution for biosolids management—combining drying, dust handling, and PFAS destruction—IQ Energy delivers systems designed for real-world performance. | IQ Energy Inc. specialises in modular gasification units tailored for biosolids processing. Our goal is to achieve significant volume reduction and cost savings for clients while also addressing technical issues, such as dust, that are inherent with biosolids thermal treatment processing. When emerging contaminants, like PFAS, are present within a feedstock then an extended retention chamber (ERC) can be integrated into the gasification unit. This ERC provides time, temperature and turbulence which ensures PFAS is destroyed within both the biochar and gas phase. IQ Energy’s units can be manufactured in the US or Canada and units are delivered within 10-12 months. IQ Energy’s two technology founders have been working in the thermal treatment space for over two decades, with 35+ gasification projects built prior to forming IQ Energy Inc. | IQ Energy Inc. provides advanced thermal conversion systems for biosolids, offering two distinct, purpose-built solutions to address PFAS, volume reduction, and resource recovery. Biosolids are challenging to process due to drying requirements and dust generation. IQ Energy’s systems are engineered to overcome these constraints through integrated thermal design and robust feed handling, enabling stable, reliable operation where conventional technologies often struggle. Our pyro-gasification systems combine pyrolysis and controlled oxidation to deliver efficient conversion, significant volume reduction, and effective destruction of contaminants such as PFAS. An integrated extended thermal oxidizer ensures compliance with strict time and temperature requirements, providing a clear regulatory pathway for utilities and project developers. In parallel, IQ Energy offers zero-oxygen pyrolysis systems tailored for PFAS capture and conversion into carbon products, including granular activated carbon (GAC). This approach enables controlled thermal processing while supporting circular pathways for carbon utilization and material recovery. All systems are modular, scalable, and manufactured in Canada or the United States, allowing phased deployment to reduce capital risk and align with feedstock availability. IQ Energy is currently finalizing installation of its first commercial pyro-gasification unit in Alberta, Canada (4,000 dry tonnes per annum), with a smaller system already piloted and sold to a third party. Whether the priority is PFAS destruction or carbon-based resource recovery, IQ Energy provides a targeted solution designed for real-world biosolids applications.