AGM Statement (a very forward looking company)29 Oct 2020 16:17
Powerhouse Energy Group plc (AIM: PHE), the UK technology company pioneering hydrogen production from waste plastic, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11.30am today. At the meeting, Tim Yeo, Chairman, will make the following statement:
“In the past year Powerhouse has been transformed. The recent successful fundraise has given us a strong financial base for building our first commercial scale plant at Protos under the wing of our UK development partner Peel.
Once construction at Protos begins we will intensify our engagement with international partners to help us deliver DMG technology in overseas markets. Many countries face an urgent and growing problem of plastic waste. Demand for distributed sources of hydrogen and electricity is increasing. Powerhouse has the answer to all these needs.
Today we are delighted to welcome our new director, Kirsty Gogan. Kirsty is managing partner of LucidCatalyst and was Co-founder of Energy for Humanity, organisations which are both focused on decarbonisation of the energy industry. Her experience, skills and reputation will greatly strengthen our communications with governments, regulators and consumers both in the UK and abroad.
I am also pleased to report that Peel is expected to soon announce the next two sites for which planning applications will be submitted for the construction of the second and third DMG plants in the UK. Coupled with Peel's £1 million investment in Powerhouse, this is a clear sign of confidence in our future.
I have campaigned for greater protection of the environment on land and sea and for a faster switch to a low carbon economy ever since I served three decades ago as an environment minister. I am therefore excited and extremely enthusiastic about my new role as your Chairman.
I am confident that Powerhouse’s prospects have never been better. With the help of our executive team under David Ryan and our strengthened board of directors I will do all I can to ensure that, while placing sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we deliver a highly profitable business for the benefit of all shareholders.”
A strategic and operational update presentation and a shareholder questions and answers session will be available to view on the Company’s website at www.powerhouseenergy.net after the AGM.