HyOrc Corporation and OnEnergy Group have entered a binding agreement to develop a 50,000-tonne per annum waste-to-methanol facility in Bulgaria. This strategic project utilizes advanced thermochemical conversion to transform Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) into approximately 40 tonnes of green methanol per day, providing a critical new supply source for the Black Sea shipping industry.
Houston | March 24, 2026 – HyOrc Corporation, has entered into a binding project development and technology agreement with Bulgaria-based OnEnergy Group. The partnership aims to develop a sophisticated waste-to-methanol facility, marking a significant expansion of green fuel production infrastructure in Eastern Europe.
Under the terms of the agreement, HyOrc will serve as the primary technology partner for “Stage 3” of the project. This phase focuses on the thermochemical conversion of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), essentially processed municipal waste, into green methanol suitable for the maritime and industrial sectors.
Production Capacity & Technical Specs
The facility is engineered to tackle landfill diversion while simultaneously creating a high-value marine fuel. Key technical targets include:
- Feedstock: Processing approximately 50,000 tonnes of RDF per annum.
- Operational Scale: 330 days of annual operation with a daily throughput of 150–155 tonnes.
- Output: Expected production of 38–42 tonnes of green methanol per day, subject to final engineering configurations.
Strategic Alignment with EU Goals
The project is designed to integrate into the broader European Union decarbonization framework. HyOrc will lead the technical preparation required to move the project through established industrial pathways, including applications for the EU Innovation Fund.
“This project marks a key step for waste-to-energy in Bulgaria,” said Arch Pavleta Pelovska, CEO of OnEnergy. “Our goal is to build a strong and scalable foundation aligned with Europe’s decarbonisation goals.”
Reginald Fubara, CEO of HyOrc, added “This project combines strong fundamentals with a clear pathway to execution, and we look forward to delivering a robust and scalable solution together with OnEnergy.”
The Bunkering Impact: A New Black Sea Supply Hub?
For the shipping industry, this development signals a diversification of the methanol supply chain. While much of the green methanol focus remains on North Sea and Mediterranean ports, a Bulgarian facility provides a critical bunkering touchpoint for vessels operating in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean corridors.
Strategic Partners: HyOrc Corporation & OnEnergy Group
The collaboration between Houston-based HyOrc Corporation and Sofia-based OnEnergy Group represents a high-tech bridge between the U.S. clean-energy sector and the European Union’s rigorous “Green Deal” requirements.
HyOrc Corporation
HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR) is an American developer of advanced waste-to-fuels and external combustion technologies. They are rapidly becoming a key player in the “Alternative Fuel” space by focusing on modular, scalable solutions that turn liabilities (waste) into assets (methanol).
- Patented Innovation: Their proprietary External Combustion Technology (ECT) and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) platforms allow for high-efficiency energy recovery without the massive emissions profile of traditional incineration.
- Global Footprint: Beyond the Bulgaria project, HyOrc is active in:
- Portugal: Developing a waste-to-methanol facility for marine fuels.
- USA & India: Partnering on hydrogen-ready locomotive retrofits to replace aging diesel engines.
- Market Position: Currently operating with ISO-certified standards and PCAOB-audited financials, the company is actively pursuing uplisting to the Nasdaq, signaling its long-term stability to potential fuel buyers.
OnEnergy Group
Based in Bulgaria, OnEnergy Group is an advanced-stage waste-to-energy developer with deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory and industrial landscape of the European Union.
- EU Compliance Specialist: OnEnergy is the driving force behind aligning this project with EU Innovation Fund criteria and the Circular Economy Action Plan.
- Industrial Integration: OnEnergy acts as the “bridge” between local waste management (RDF feedstock) and the high-tech thermochemical conversion provided by HyOrc.
Source: HyOrc Corporation