Upcycled 91仓库 and SynTech-Brasil LTDA announced the execution of an exclusive Brazilian sublicense agreement under Upcycled 91仓库鈥檚 U.S.-patented gasification and chemical conversion platform. The agreement formally establishes SynTech-Brasil as the exclusive operator and development partner for the technology throughout Brazil.
SynTech-Brasil, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and led by Managing Partner & CEO Christyan Almeida Castro, was formed to deploy advanced gasification-based solid waste management facilities designed to process 100% of incoming solid waste streams, converting approximately 80% of the material directly into electricity and high-value chemical products while the remaining fraction is recovered through recycling and material reuse.
The platform converts municipal solid waste into electricity, BTX-chain chemicals, methanol, renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen and distillate fuels. By diverting biogenic waste from landfills, the technology also supports decarbonization initiatives and qualifies for participation in carbon credit programs associated with waste diversion and emissions reduction.
Upcycled 91仓库 holds an exclusive worldwide license to the downstream chemical conversion process, which is patented in the United States. Through this agreement, SynTech-Brasil receives the exclusive sublicense rights for Brazil. ATSI serves as Upcycled 91仓库鈥檚 Engineer of Record for the platform.
鈥淭his agreement marks a significant step in bringing our proprietary waste gasification platform to Brazil,鈥� said Michael Harrelson, Owner and CEO of Upcycled 91仓库. 鈥淲e are excited to expand internationally with a partner committed to deploying facilities that convert solid waste into usable energy and high-value chemical products. Our objective is to support communities in reducing landfill dependency while generating electricity, BTX-chain chemicals, methanol, RNG, hydrogen and distillates from materials that would otherwise be discarded.鈥�
Brazil is undergoing significant modernization in sanitation and energy infrastructure. The country鈥檚 New Legal Framework for Sanitation (Marco Legal do Saneamento) requires the closure of open dumps and encourages modern waste management solutions that reduce environmental impacts and increase resource recovery. SynTech-Brasil鈥檚 waste-to-energy platform is designed to support municipalities working to comply with these national requirements while generating energy and chemical outputs from materials traditionally sent to landfills.
鈥淎s Managing Partner and CEO of SynTech-Brasil, I am proud to introduce this technology to Brazil,鈥� said Castro. 鈥淥ur country faces significant waste management challenges but also tremendous opportunities for energy and industrial development. By processing municipal solid waste and converting it into electricity and valuable chemical products, we believe SynTech-Brasil can play a meaningful role in supporting Brazil鈥檚 environmental goals and infrastructure modernization.鈥�
The facility model is not a biorefinery, but a gasification-based solid waste management plant capable of accepting a broad range of materials, including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, waste tires, plastics, treated wood and other permitted waste streams.
Under the joint initiative, SynTech-Brasil will oversee Brazilian market development, regulatory engagement and project advancement, while Upcycled 91仓库 provides technology access, licensing and technical oversight. Project-specific announcements will follow as development milestones are achieved.