−80 %
Energy demand for sewage
sludge drying via TerraNova®ultra
+35 %
More biomethane potential
with TerraNova®lysis
CO₂⁻
Negative emissions
through carbon sequestration
70 %
Phosphorus recovery
from sewage sludge
−80 %
Energy demand for sewage
sludge drying via TerraNova®ultra
+35 %
More biomethane potential
with TerraNova®lysis
CO₂⁻
Negative emissions
through carbon sequestration
70 %
Phosphorus recovery
from sewage sludge
What we offer
Three pathways to more
sustainable waste treatment
From technology through application to long-term sustainability impact – TerraNova supports projects at every stage.
Sustainability
HTC significantly improves the energy and CO₂ balance of your processes. CO₂ can even be permanently removed from the atmosphere by means of hydrochar.
Applications
From municipal wastewater plants to biogas facilities and industrial processes: our technologies are designed for a wide range of organic residue streams.
Technology
HTC, thermal hydrolysis process (THP), phosphorus recovery and nitrogen separation: our patented processes in technical detail – for engineers and decision-makers.
Our core processes
Platform technology for organic waste streams
Four proven processes form the foundation – flexibly combinable and economically scalable.
Process 01
Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC)
TerraNova®ultra
At 180–200 °C and 20–35 bar, moist biomass is carbonized into hydrochar within a few hours – without prior drying. The hydrochar is suitable as a fuel, soil amendment or for carbon sequestration.
Process 02
Thermal Hydrolysis (THP)
TerraNova®lysis
Multi-hour pre-treatment at 160–170 °C breaks down organic structures and increases the biomethane potential of organic material by up to 35%. Processes material with up to 30% dry solids – compact and energy-efficient.
Process 03
Phosphorus Recovery
Patented TerraNova® process
Phosphorus is recovered in decentralised installations from sewage sludge – without prior incineration, with a recovery rate of up to 70%. The product complies with German and European fertiliser regulations.
Process 04
Nitrogen Separation & Recovery
Integrated solution
Ammonia stripping of the process water enables nitrogen recovery as commercially available ammonium sulphate fertiliser – more energy-efficient than the Haber-Bosch process and directly integrable into the TerraNova process.
Who we work with
Solutions for different
requirements
Municipal Wastewater Plants
Reduce sludge volumes, recover phosphorus and improve your CO₂ balance – without costly new construction.
Biogas Plants & Industry
Increase your digester gas yield with TerraNova®lysis and turn difficult-to-digest residues into valuable substrate.
Planners & Engineering Firms
Technical data, process principles and performance figures for your planning. Use our energy consulting service to EN 16247.
Reference project
TerraNova®ultra in Mexico City
The world’s largest plant for the treatment of organic waste was realised with TerraNova®ultra technology in Mexico City.
Awards
Recognised pioneering work
TerraNova Energy has received multiple awards for its innovative solutions in
environmental technology.
German Economy Innovation Award
Environmental Atlas
Get in touch
Do you have a specific project or would you like to learn more about our technologies? Our team is happy to answer your enquiries about HTC, THP, phosphorus recovery and energy consulting.Kontakt
