RE: RNS29 Nov 2023 07:04
David Palumbo, Group CEO, commented:
"EQTEC's syngas technology, modular build and limited footprint are attractive to many developers working in island environments, and we have been approached by a range of local authorities and developers from island communities in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and elsewhere. This opportunity in Hawaii is the one moving first and fastest. We are happy to work with SEL which has shown itself to be extremely well organised, well mobilised and capable of driving this relatively small-scale project forward with pace and purpose. We look forward to seeing EQTEC technology help solve the dual problems of waste management and energy generation in island environments, and hope that this Agreement opens a range of new opportunities for us."
Joelle Simonpietri, President, Simonpietri Enterprises LLC, commented:
"We have been evaluating wood and waste gasification technology vendors for several years, searching for companies with a technical fit for our island-style waste streams as well as a record of commercial plants operating at this scale. EQTEC's strong track record, with thousands of hours of operating data, currently operational commercial plants, and a plant under construction in California, all help us to accelerate our own project development and execution. In addition, EQTEC's systems and intellectual property are complementary with our own proprietary techniques for gasification of difficult waste streams like construction and demolition debris including treated, painted, and resinated lumber. That EQTEC's team is fast, thorough, experienced, and easy to work with are other bonuses for us. We are happy to select EQTEC for our inaugural project in Hawaii."