TerraTherm Awarded U.S. Patent for Low Temperature Thermal Remediation Technology
March 17, 2026
GARDNER, MA – What if thermal remediation didn’t have to be expensive, disruptive, or resource-intensive?
And what if your injection-based remedy just needed a smarter boost to push your site across the regulatory finish line?
We’re proud to announce that our low temperature thermal remediation (LTTR) technology is now patented. It’s changing what’s possible in site remediation.
By safely and gently heating source zones to 35–80°C, our technology reliably and safely enhances:
- Biodegradation
- Chemical reduction
- Hydrolysis reactions
The result? Faster, more effective cleanup that can cut years off remediation timelines.
LTTR delivers thermal performance without the high costs and complexity of traditional systems. There’s no need for vapor covers, extraction wells, manifold piping, or extraction and treatment systems. Sites can typically be monitored and operated remotely, eliminating full-time onsite staffing, while requiring significantly less power. This makes projects more sustainable and compatible with existing electrical infrastructure.
Even better, the system can be safely deployed beneath and around sensitive infrastructure and occupied buildings and installed below grade. Remediation happens without disrupting site use.
If you’re treating petroleum hydrocarbons, CVOCs, BTEX, or VOC source zones, our patented LTTR heating technology can dramatically increase remedy speed and performance.
Contact us today to learn how LTTR can help you reach closure faster, smarter, and more sustainably.
About TerraTherm
TerraTherm is a worldwide leader in the development and implementation of thermal remediation of organic contaminants in subsurface soil and groundwater source zones and aboveground piles. We advise on, design, build, and operate thermal remediation projects from concept to closure.