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PyroGenesis Signs $1.2 Million Energy Transition Contract with Cement Industry Customer

MONTREAL, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Inc. ("PyroGenesis") (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX:PYR) (OTCQX:PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced all-electric plasma processes and sustainable solutions to support heavy industry in their energy transition, emission reduction, commodity security, and waste remediation efforts, announces that it has signed a US$871,000 (CAD$1,198,000) contract with a European cement industry customer for the supply of a plasma torch system for a calcination furnace. The client's name is being withheld for competitive and confidentiality reasons at the request of the customer.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Purpose: using plasma torches instead of fossil fuel-based heating sources for a cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient method for high-temperature calcination.Scope: supply of proprietary plasma technology for integration into a calcination furnace, used as part of the cement production process.Timeline: delivery to client is targeted for Q1 2026.Strategic Impact: supports end customer and cement industry goals to reduce GHG emissions and produce cleaner, "greener" cement.

As outlined in the outlook section of PyroGenesis' Q1 2025 earnings report (press release dated May 13, 2025), PyroGenesis was in negotiations with a European entity to use plasma torches in a calcination process related to cement production. A calcination furnace (also known as a calciner), can be used for various steps in the cement process, including for high temperature processing of limestone, quicklime, and trona, to produce lime, clinker, and soda ash, all of which are key components of cement, contributing to its binding properties, strength and durability. Fossil fuel combustion and CO2 released during the calcination process are major sources of emissions in the cement industry. Approximately 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in cement production comes from the combustion of fuel needed to generate the heat required in the calcination process. i

Image 1: PyroGenesis proprietary plasma torch technology.

"The cement industry faces a critical need to transition to lower-emission energy sources," said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. "Transforming production methods and energy sources is not only a logical step for improving efficiency across operations, but ...