HPQ Silicon And “Uncle Evonik” Waiting For Fumed Silica Baby To Be Born

KEY MILESTONES ON THE HORIZON Fumed Silica Scale-Up: The pilot plant is transitioning from producing grams to kilograms of fumed silica, with sample materials expected this month. Off-Take Agreement Discussions: HPQ continues ongoing discussions to secure offtake agreements, with additional potential evaluations in play with other parties under NDA. Signaling strong external interest in its groundbreaking technologies. Diversified Product Lines: Beyond disrupting the global fumed silica industry, HPQ’s advanced business lines include silicon anode battery materials and on-demand hydrogen production technology, broadening its appeal and reducing dependence on any single market segment. SCALING UP: FROM GRAMS TO KILOGRAMS The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) Pilot Plant, a state-of-the-art prototype, is designed to scale production from grams to kilograms per batch. HPQ is targeting semi-continuous operations in early 2025, aiming to produce 200 kilograms of commercial-grade fumed silica samples for rigorous testing and validation. These efforts are pivotal for transitioning to full-capacity operations, projected to deliver 161 kilograms per day—or 50 metric tons annually—by the end of 2025. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND MARKET VALIDATION HPQ’s innovative products have already attracted interest from major industry players. Sample materials will undergo comprehensive testing, including evaluations by global leader Evonik under a Letter of Intent (LOI), as well as by other potential partners under NDA. These tests aim to ensure the products meet stringent standards, including high-purity requirements for food and pharma-grade applications. CEO Bernard Tourillon highlighted HPQ's diversified business approach as a key strengths in derisking the Company. With commercialization within reach and scalable production underway, Tourillon scored HPQ’s advancements in 2024 at 8.5 / 10, positioning it as a rising leader in next-generation materials. OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK: FULL COMMERCIALIZATION IN SIGHT By Q1 2025, HPQ plans to optimize pilot plant operations to enable continuous production cycles and deliver commercial-quality materials at scale. Armed with cutting-edge technology, industry validation, and a clear roadmap, HPQ Silicon is poised to transform the advanced materials market and seize significant opportunities in multiple high-growth sectors. This is just the beginning.