A global overview of hydrochar research, facilities, and industrial actors
The interactive map below provides an updated overview of companies, research groups, and pilot or full-scale plants working with hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and hydrochar across the world.
Its purpose is to support networking, highlight active collaborations, and provide a clear picture of how HTC technologies are spreading internationally across both academic and industrial sectors.
This map is intended as a dynamic and open resource for anyone interested in hydrochar research, carbon stability assessment, HTC process development, market readiness, or potential collaborations.
We aim to keep this resource accurate and continuously updated.
However, some entries may be incomplete or evolving due to the rapid expansion of HTC-related activities worldwide.
📍 How to use the map
- Blue markers identify companies and commercial entities.
- Red markers refer to universities, laboratories, and research centers.
- Green markers indicate NGOs.
- Clicking on a marker opens a small window with details about the organization, research focus, plant scale, or relevant links.
- Zoom and drag to explore different regions.
This visualization is meant to assist researchers, companies, and stakeholders in identifying potential collaborators and understanding the global distribution of hydrochar-related expertise.
Universities/Research Centers
Europe
- University of Cagliari
- Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e.V. (ATB)
- University of Genova
- AGH University of Krakow
- University of Trento
- Umeå University
- University of Nis
- Future Energy Center at Mälardalen University
- University of Extremadura
- Hellenic Mediterranean University
- RISE Processum AB
- CIRCE Technology Center
- Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Karlstad University
North America
- University of South Carolina
- Louisiana State University
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Dalhousie University
South America
Australia
Asia
NGOs
Companies
Europe
- TerraNova Energy
- HBI
- 4C-Chem GmbH
- C-Green
- Calpech
- Carborem SRL
- B-Plas sbrl
- Greenthesis Liscate
- Gautschi project engineering GmbH
- GRegio Energie AG
North America
Asia
🤝 Contribute to the map
If you:
- work in a research group active on HTC or hydrochar,
- operate an industrial plant or pilot unit,
- or simply want to suggest a missing entry,
feel free to reach out.
We welcome contributions, corrections, and new collaborations.
👉 Please visit the Contacts section of this website to send your request or fill out the form to add your organization.
We will be happy to include additional research teams, companies, or facilities.
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