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Sustainable heat,
Zero footprint

We turn waste into clean energy. Our commitment is born in the forest and ignites in every home.

Restoring the forest
Heating without harm

Humos de la Patagonia was born as a response to two environmental problems: the spread of invasive species and the untapped value of organic waste. Through a sustainable process, we turn this waste into clean, safe energy, cutting emissions and protecting ecosystems.

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How we do it

We turn environmental problems into clean, responsible energy solutions.

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Collecting dead wood

We recover dry logs felled by beavers in degraded forests, preventing them from releasing polluting gases as they decompose.

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Upcycling organic waste

We use organic waste such as cardboard, rice husk and sawdust, upcycling it into a unique formulation.

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Wood and cardboard, no chemicals

The wood's natural lignin acts as a binder. We compress both materials into cylindrical briquettes.

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Drying and quality control

Every eco-log is dried and standardized for better combustion, cleanliness and safety in home use.

5

Technical certification

Our briquettes have been certified by the University of Magallanes for their thermal efficiency and low particulate emissions.

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Sustainable heat

Our briquettes deliver +30% more heat, burn for 90 minutes and emit up to 30× less particulate matter than traditional firewood.

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From forest residue to energy
Industrial pellets

In the Biobío region we turn forest residues —fire-damaged wood and harvest by-products— into standardized industrial pellets, working with the forestry industry and partner pelletizing plants.

Sourced from FSC® forestsBatch traceabilityResidual biomass

1

Site identification

We assess sites with fire-damaged wood or harvest residues and verify their origin, volume and access.

2

Collection and drying

We recover the residual biomass, chip it and dry it to the moisture level pelletizing requires.

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Truck control

We log every incoming truck: origin, volume and load quality are all documented.

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Production

We densify the biomass at partner plants, controlling pellet moisture, density and durability.

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Traceable delivery

We deliver standardized pellets to industrial customers, with the origin of every batch on record.

A pellet with verifiable origin: less residue piling up in the forest, less fuel for wildfires and renewable energy for industry.

Pellets

Eco-logs
Clean, sustainable energy

Cylindrical briquettes made from lignocellulosic waste and cardboard. Designed for wood stoves and fireplaces, they offer long, safe combustion with very low particulate emissions.

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Natural wood chips
For grills, smokers and campfires

Made from 100% natural lenga wood, these chips enhance the flavor of your cooking. Ideal for grills, smokers and campfires. A small amount is all it takes to elevate every cook.

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Aligned with the SDGs

Our work contributes to five Sustainable Development Goals, tackling environmental and social challenges through a concrete solution.

We promote clean, efficient heating fuels.

We create green jobs in Magallanes.

We reuse wood waste and non-recyclable paper/cardboard.

We cut greenhouse gas and particulate emissions.

We control the beaver plague and avoid logging native forest.

News and articles
About our project

Here are some of the publications that have covered our work, its environmental approach and the project's development over time.

31/07/2026

30 under 30: Fernando Ojeda Soto

Forbes Chile names the CEO of Humos de la Patagonia among 30 young talents.

28/08/2026

UdeC's Plan Ciencia 2030 hosted the OktoberInvestFest LATAM 2026 Pre-Event

Humos de la Patagonia advances to the international investment competition in Rosario, Argentina.

01/09/2026

Humos de la Patagonia: sustainable biofuels with triple impact

Cooperativa interviews Fernando Ojeda on the move from Patagonia to Biobío.

26/03/2025

17 Chilean startups to join a global technology summit in Miami

La Tercera features Humos de la Patagonia among the Chilean startups at eMerge Americas.

15/09/2025

Humos de la Patagonia closes investment deal and plans a strategic bridge between Magallanes and Biobío

An investment deal linking the Magallanes operation with Biobío.

29/10/2025

UNAB researchers and entrepreneurs receive 2025 Avonni Awards

Humos de la Patagonia receives the 2025 Avonni Patagonia Award.

01/09/2026

Chilean startup turns beaver waste into biofuels

Cooperativa Podcast talks with Fernando Ojeda about Humos de la Patagonia.

16/08/2026

Magallanes' Fernando Ojeda named by Forbes Chile among the country's 30 young talents

Radio Polar covers Fernando Ojeda's Forbes Chile recognition.

11/07/2025

Humos de la Patagonia brings beaver-killed wood back to life in Magallanes

Fernando Ojeda and Felipe Bermúdez founded this company in July 2024; it makes eco-logs and...

13/05/2026

Humos de la Patagonia: beaver eco-logs in Magallanes

The model that turns beaver-killed wood into clean energy.

21/08/2025

Humos de la Patagonia plans its growth with energy innovation and investor support

In recent months, the company has led projects combining technological innovation, econ...

27/10/2024

Magallanes company breaks through internationally with innovative technology

El Pingüino tells how eco-logs made from dead wood are gaining international recognition.

30/01/2025

Magallanes company to compete internationally in Miami

Regional startup Humos de la Patagonia will represent Chile in Miami at the HUC Soci...

18/12/2024

The Sustainable Business Hub celebrates Humos de la Patagonia's win in the Jump Chile 2024 program

The Sustainable Business Hub celebrates the achievement of one of its incubated ventures, Humos de...

15/09/2025

Humos de la Patagonia: innovation and strategic connection

Humos de la Patagonia arrives at CO.LAB Nacimiento, in Biobío.

18/11/2025

UNAB alumni share their experience founding ventures in law and sustainability with students

Fernando Ojeda shares the story of Humos de la Patagonia with UNAB students.

09/12/2024

Fernando Ojeda: "We are doing things that truly have the power to change the world and improve the planet we live on"

Fernando is a UNAB Business Administration alumnus from the School of Economics and Business and ori...

30/10/2024

Magallanes entrepreneurs innovate in sustainable heating with Humos de la Patagonia

Eco-logs made from beaver-felled wood and non-recyclable cardboard.

27/09/2024

From Magallanes, Humos de la Patagonia innovates in sustainable heating alternatives

How the sustainable heating proposal was born in Tierra del Fuego.

27/09/2024

From Magallanes, Humos de la Patagonia innovates in sustainable heating alternatives

Humos de la Patagonia's eco-log proposal for the region.

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Awards and recognition

Our work has been recognized by national and international institutions that value innovation with environmental impact, scientific development and commitment to the territory.

Forbes Chile 30 Under 30 – 2026

Fernando Ojeda, CEO of Humos de la Patagonia, among the country's 30 young talents – Forbes Chile

Avonni Patagonia 2025

Avonni Patagonia Award – Avonni National Innovation Award

Biotech Tonic 2025

1st place – Biotech Tonic UNAB Next Generation, Universidad Andrés Bello

Social Impact Award 2025

Social Impact Award – Universidad Andrés Bello and AIEP

SIC Social Ideas Challenge 2025

Finalists – eMerge Americas (Miami)

CORFO 2024 – Tierra del Fuego

Productive investment fund for local ventures

Jump Chile 2024

2nd place (Silver) – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

UNAB Awards 2024

“Best Venture” and “Sustainability and Environment” – Universidad Andrés Bello

Aplica tu idea 2024

Finalists – Fundación COPEC + Pontificia Universidad Católica

UNAB Endowment 2023

Innovation support fund – Universidad Andrés Bello

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