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PyroGenesis Signs Contract Toward the Use of Plasma in the Treatment of Low-Level Radioactive Waste
MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) (TSX: ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"PyroGenesis Signs Contract Toward the Use of Plasma in the Treatment of Low-Level Radioactive WasteDesign phase contract is with a European specialist in radioactive waste processing and nuclear decommissioning\nMONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1), the leader in ultra-high temperature processes and engineering innovation, and a plasma-based technology provider to heavy industry & defense, announces today the recent signing of an initial design phase contract with a European organization specializing in radioactive waste processing and nuclear decommissioning. As previously reported in the Outlook section of PyroGenesis’ 2nd quarter earnings report, PyroGenesis was in negotiations with a major European entity for the use of plasma in the destruction of low-level radioactive waste. The contract announced today is for a design phase contract toward the development of a plasma furnace that can be utilized in the customer’s radioactive material treatment process. The customer has decades of experience in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the safe treatment and storage of radioactive materials. The customer’s name is being withheld for competitive and confidentiality reasons. Image: PyroGenesis’ proprietary plasma torch technology. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Purpose: to define the technical specifications, sizing, and design parameters, for a subsequent engineering and build phase, for a plasma-equipped furnace and the related peripheral components required as part of the potential construction of a radioactive waste vitrification and treatment plant in Europe. Scope: engineering study, simulations, and design, for evaluation of a plasma torch furnace in comparison to an electric arc furnace. Timeline: approximately 4 months. Strategic Impact: with nuclear capacity in the European Union expected to grow, the amount of low- and very-low level radioactive waste (which combined represent approximately 90% of all stored radioactive waste in the EU) is expected to increase, mandating the development of additional safe and effective treatment processes such as plasma-powered furnace systems. “With the renewed emphasis on nuclear power around the world, the need for systems that can safely process and treat ...