Yilkins B.v.

What Yilkins B.v. does

Yilkins B.V. is a Dutch industrial-technology company that develops and supplies modular torrefaction, carbonization, and fluidized-bed drying systems to convert organic residues into standardized biocoal pellets (TOP pellets and OWF Bio-Coal Black Pellets), biochar, and other biomass feedstocks. Its proprietary processes operate in non-oxidizing atmospheres at 200-300°C, achieving net calorific values of 19-22 MJ/kg, ~92% net energy efficiency, and up to 50-85% reductions in size-reduction energy versus untreated biomass. The technology platform is patented, audited by DNV-GL, and supported by a custom performance warranty backstop insurance program developed with New Energy Risk and Markel Insurance SE.

Yilkins sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales into hard-to-abate industrial verticals — fuel (including SAF, bio-kerosene, green hydrogen), power, steel, chemicals, agriculture, and construction — under project-based custom pricing with multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated from hardware equipment sales and installation, technology licensing and royalties, and professional/after-sales services. Marquee customers include Heineken (Circle Project drying module at Mons-en-Barœul, France), Tokuyama Corporation (torrefaction plant in Yamaguchi, Japan — SAT completed March 2026), and Reliance Industries (torrefaction plant in Jamnagar, India), alongside an integrated Shell XTL Process partnership announced December 2024 for sustainable aviation fuel production.

The company has 11-50 employees and operates from the Netherlands with regional headquarters in Mumbai (via YILKINS INDIA joint venture with Bhimrajka Group, established May 2025) and a North American sales office in the USA. Leadership consists of CEO Rob Voncken and CTO Patrick C.A. Bergman, whose foundational torrefaction research originated at ECN. Financial support for projects is provided through guarantees from Rabobank and Atradius Dutch State Business rather than disclosed equity funding rounds, and ownership beyond the founders and joint-venture partner is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Yilkins B.v.

Legal name

Yilkins B.V.

Website

https://www.yilkins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yilkins B.V. is a Dutch industrial-technology provider that converts organic residues into biocoal pellets, biochar, and biomass feedstocks via proprietary torrefaction, carbonization, and drying systems, serving enterprise customers in fuel, power, steel, chemicals, agriculture, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Biomass Processing Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Torrefied Biomass & Biochar Fuel Production (EUAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofuel Plant EPC, O&M & Process Technology Providers (EUAAAHAK), Biomass Pellets, Briquettes & Solid Bioenergy Products (industrial/residential) (IMAMALAJ)

Keywords

• Biomass torrefaction systems
• Biomass drying equipment
• Biomass carbonization technology
• Biocoal pellet production
• Organic residue conversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruurlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biomass Processing Equipment Supply and Installation: Yilkins supplies and installs proprietary modular torrefaction, carbonization, and drying equipment for converting organic residues into standardized fuel products. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales and installation services for large-scale industrial projects.
2. Technology Licensing and Patented Solutions: Yilkins licenses its patented technology platform for biomass upgrading. The company offers proprietary technology that has been developed over five-plus years for cost-effective conversion of organic residue streams into standardized products.
3. Professional Services and After-Sales Support: Yilkins provides full-service support from testing and feasibility studies through to after-sales service. Customer-centric approach offering integrated, tailor-made solutions that extend beyond equipment supply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yilkins B.V. designs, manufactures, and installs proprietary modular torrefaction, carbonization, and fluidized-bed drying systems that convert organic residues (agricultural, woody, and other waste streams) into standardized high-value products including torrefied biocoal pellets, TOP pellets, and biochar. The company delivers bespoke, project-based industrial installations for large-scale energy, steel, chemical, brewing, and agricultural customers, supported by testing, feasibility studies, after-sales service, and patented processes audited by DNV-GL and backed by New Energy Risk warranty insurance.

Product overview

Yilkins B.V. is a technology provider offering three core proprietary technology platforms for biomass upgrading: torrefaction, carbonization, and advanced drying. These modular technologies convert organic residues into high-value products including torrefied pellets/biocoal, biochar, and processed biomass. The torrefaction platform produces energy-dense pellets suitable for industrial heat/power, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green hydrogen, and renewable chemicals. The drying platform uses fluidized bed technology with up to 50% energy savings. The carbonization platform produces biochar for carbon sequestration and steel industry decarbonization. Output products include TOP Pellets and OWF Bio-Coal Black Pellets. Technologies are backed by New Energy Risk insurance and audited by DNV-GL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Torrefaction Technology Platform Patented torrefaction system that converts raw biomass into energy-rich biocoal/torrefied pellets through mild thermal treatment (200-300°C) in non-oxidizing atmosphere. Produces hydrophobic, durable pellets with higher energy density, suitable for industrial heat, power, sustainable aviation fuel, and green chemicals production. Reduces grinding energy by 50-85% and can increase processing capacity by 2-6.5x.
• Drying Technology Platform Two-step swirling fluidized bed drying system using overheated steam at atmospheric pressure, with high heat recovery via condensation of evaporated water used in pre-drying. Reduces energy consumption by up to 50% compared to conventional drying equipment and produces high-quality biomass ready for torrefaction or carbonization with extended shelf life.
• Carbonization Technology Platform Advanced carbonization system that heats biomass without oxygen to produce customized carbon-content biochar. Output ranges from biochar for carbon sequestration and soil improvement to high C-fix carbon for decarbonizing steel production processes.
• TOP Pellets (Torrefaction and Pelletisation) High-quality biopellets produced through Yilkins' integrated torrefaction and pelletisation process. Bulk density 750-850 kg/m³, net calorific value 19-22 MJ/kg, excellent mechanical durability and water resistance, with net energy efficiency of approximately 92% (~4 percentage points higher than standard pelletisation). Designed to enable 100% coal replacement in existing power stations.
• OWF Bio-Coal Black Pellets Coal-substituting pellets produced from the organic wet fraction (OWF) of municipal solid waste via Yilkins' torrefaction technology. Demonstrated with >90% biogenic content, hydrophobic properties, and high mechanical durability, suitable for combustion and entrained flow gasification for renewable chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional drying equipment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Shell Catalysts & TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 18 December 2024Partnership to commercialize an integrated version of the Shell XTL Process incorporating Yilkins' innovative torrefaction technology. Combines Shell's expertise in Fischer-Tropsch technology with Yilkins' capability to process diverse biomass residues into torrefied pellets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Enables SAF producers to access greater diversity of feedstocks while supporting lower-carbon future.
• HeinekencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeineken Circle Project partnership where Yilkins provides advanced drying module for Heineken's Mons-en-Barœul brewery in France. Yilkins' drying technology converts spent beer grain fibers into biomass fuel for steam boiler, replacing fossil natural gas. Achieves 50% reduction in fossil fuel use and saves approximately 20,000 tonnes CO₂ equivalent annually.
• Tokuyama CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorrefaction plant installation at Tokuyama's facility in Yamaguchi, Japan. Converts agricultural residues into torrefied biomass to replace fossil coal and produce green electricity. Supports Tokuyama's goal of 30% GHG reduction by fiscal 2030 and carbon neutrality by fiscal 2050. Successfully completed Site Acceptance Test in March 2026.
• Reliance IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction of advanced torrefaction plant in Jamnagar, India to replace fossil fuels with torrefied biomass. Supports Reliance's sustainability goals and diversified energy transition programs including biomass to bio-kerosene for aviation, bio-methanol for shipping, sustainable gasoline, and green hydrogen.
• New Energy Risk (NER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance warranty backstop insurance program supporting Yilkins' project pipeline for low-carbon fuel production. NER, a division of Paragon, developed custom insurance solution with Markel Insurance SE to backstop Yilkins' warranty obligations. Provides enterprise risk mitigation and enhances bankability of warranties from customer perspective.
• Bhimrajka Group (Peer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture YILKINS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED established May 27, 2025 for advancing business development, marketing, distribution, sales, after-sales support, and assembling/producing equipment for Yilkins' technologies in Indian market. Combines Yilkins' technical innovation with Bhimrajka Group's market presence and logistical expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Enviva: World's largest producer of wood pellets for industrial heat and power generation. Comparable as a producer of biomass-based solid fuels (pellets/biocoal) targeting power and industrial customers seeking coal replacement.
• Valmet: Finnish process technology provider supplying equipment and process know-how for biomass drying, pelletizing, and bioenergy plants. Competes directly with Yilkins on biomass conversion equipment and process technology for industrial customers.
• ANDRITZ: Global engineering group supplying equipment, technologies, and services for biomass processing, pellet production, and torrefaction. Direct competitor in industrial biomass upgrading equipment with overlapping customer base in pulp, paper, and bioenergy.
• Metso: Process equipment and services provider with biomass processing and bioenergy solutions. Overlapping product portfolio in size reduction, drying, and thermal processing for industrial biomass operations.

Emerging players

• Renmatix: Biomass conversion technology company using supercritical hydrolysis to produce cellulosic sugars and bio-based intermediates. Comparable as a developer of proprietary biomass-to-products technology targeting fuel and chemical applications.
• Aemetis: Renewable fuels and chemicals company producing biodiesel, renewable diesel, and bioethanol. Comparable as a downstream offtaker of biomass feedstocks for low-carbon fuels (SAF, renewable diesel), a Yilkins target market.
• Blackwood Technology: Specialist in torrefaction and biocoal production, developing technology for converting biomass into coal-replacement pellets. Closest direct technology competitor focused on commercial-scale black pellet production.
• LanzaTech: Carbon recycling company using gas fermentation to convert industrial off-gases (including biomass-derived syngas) into fuels and chemicals. Tangentially comparable as a producer of low-carbon fuels competing for the same corporate Scope 1 decarbonization budgets.

Broad incumbents

• SunCoke Energy: Large producer of coke for the steel industry, including initiatives to displace fossil coke with biomass-derived alternatives. Comparable as a supplier of carbon-rich fuel products to steel producers, a key Yilkins target segment.
• SUEZ: Global environmental services and water management company with significant waste-to-energy and biomass valorization activities. Comparable as a player converting organic waste streams into energy products, including the OWF Bio-Coal concept Yilkins has explored with AEB Amsterdam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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