Turning Wildfire Waste Into Value
Every year, wildfires leave millions of tonnes of damaged timber in Alberta and British Columbia forests. Rather than letting this resource decompose and release carbon, NEXUM Energy transforms it into high-value products.
What Makes Wildfire Salvage Different
Fire-damaged biomass has unique properties that make it unsuitable for traditional mills but ideal for thermochemical conversion.
Charred, heterogeneous fibre rejected by conventional sawmills
High lignin content increases energy density after torrefaction
Low commercial value creates abundant, low-cost feedstock ($15-25/t)
Removal reduces future wildfire fuel load & methane emissions
Aligns with First Nations land stewardship & cultural values
Turning Wildfire Waste Into Value
Forest Restoration
Removing fire-damaged timber accelerates forest regeneration and reduces wildfire risk
Economic Value
Creating revenue streams from material that would otherwise be wasted
Carbon Storage
Biochar production locks carbon in stable form for hundreds of years
Wildfire Wood Products
Biochar (Bio-Coal)
Premium carbon-rich material for soil amendment, water filtration, and carbon sequestration
- Carbon Content: 70-85%
- Surface Area: 200-500 m²/g
- pH: 8-10
- Sizes: 0-2mm, 2-10mm, 10-50mm
Wood Chips
Processed wood chips for biomass boilers, mulch applications, and industrial use
- Chip Size: 10-50mm
- Moisture Content: 15-25%
- Heating Value: 16-18 MJ/kg
- Bulk Density: 200-300 kg/m³
Torrefied Wood (Bio-Coal)
Pre-treated biomass with enhanced energy density and improved storage properties
- Energy Density: 20-22 MJ/kg
- Moisture: <3%
- Hydrophobic
- Storage Life: 2+ years
Biocarbon Briquettes
Compressed biocarbon pellets for clean-burning fuel applications
- Diameter: 50-90mm
- Length: 50-150mm
- Density: 1.0-1.4 kg/L
- Heating Value: 24-28 MJ/kg
Biochar Applications
Agriculture
Soil amendment that improves water retention, nutrient availability, and crop yields. Reduces fertilizer requirements by 10-30%
Water Filtration
Effective filtration media for removing contaminants from water
Construction
Lightweight aggregate for concrete and insulation materials
Carbon Credits
Certified carbon removal credits through Puro.earth and Verra
Our Supply Chain
Sourcing
Wildfire salvage sites identified and permitted in partnership with First Nations and BC government
Collection
Fire-kill fibre collected using sustainable forestry practices
Processing
Mobile torrefaction units process biomass on-site
Distribution
Products delivered across North America via rail, truck, and container
500K+
Tonnes/Year Capacity
100+
Salvage Sites
15
Mobile Units
50+
Customers
Environmental Impact
Carbon Sequestration
Each tonne of biochar stores 2-3 tonnes of CO2e
Forest Health
Accelerates forest regeneration by 3-5 years
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Removes hazardous fuel loads from forest floors
Building a Carbon-Negative Future
Our vision is to deploy 100+ torrefaction clusters across Canada, converting millions of tonnes of wildfire waste into clean energy while generating permanent carbon removal credits and shared prosperity with First Nations communities.