DECARBONIZING HEAVY INDUSTRY — RELIABLY, AT SCALE
Pioneering Industrial-Scale Biocoal Production for the Global Energy Transition.
The energy transition demands scalable, drop-in alternatives to coal.
Our torrefied biocoal delivers the energy density and operational performance of fossil fuels — together with the carbon-reduction benefits of sustainable biomass.
At Sustera Energia, we develop bankable, industrial-scale facilities producing Japan-grade biocoal, enabling power generators and heavy industry to cut carbon emissions deeply without altering existing infrastructure or supply chains.
PROVEN YILKINS TECHNOLOGY
We deploy Yilkins’ patented torrefaction process — reducing energy consumption by up to 50 % compared with conventional systems and ensuring full compliance with Japan’s stringent fuel standards.
Our process is effectively carbon-free, using the same forest-waste feedstock to fuel the torrefaction process itself — creating a fully circular, low-emission energy cycle.
Yilkins’ technology has been chosen by industry leaders such as Reliance, Heineken, Shell and Tokuyama, underscoring its readiness for global deployment.
The resulting biocoal achieves the highest product quality, with hydrophobic properties nearly equal to fossil coal — ensuring superior durability, storability, and handling performance across global logistics chains.
Flagship Project — Sustera One, Portugal
Our flagship project, Sustera One, located in Ulme (Chamusca municipality) — just 15 km from Entroncamento, Portugal’s key inland freight hub — will produce approximately 30,000 tonnes per year of certified Japan-grade torrefied pellets.
Designed for export readiness and replicability, it serves as the proof-of-concept for Sustera’s broader biocoal platform across Europe and Asia.
Delivered Through Trusted Global Partners
Our integrated value chain spans technology, EPC, feedstock sourcing, logistics and insurance — implemented through established industrial partners:
· Yilkins (technology)
· Prodesa (EPC & integration)
· Florecha (feedstock & site)
· New Energy Risk (insurance).
We utilise existing forest-waste streams — without diverting materials from the food chain or impacting standing forests — as our primary feedstock base.
Together, we ensure project delivery and risk mitigation — from sustainable forest to fuel.
Powering a Greener Tomorrow
