RE: 2 Points for discussion.21 Feb 2021 19:48
Dr A 19.25 Re "....my research makes me conclude that no other gasification technology or provider, has the answer to end of life, or mixed polymer in the same way as PHE"
That is a positive conclusion and suggests that PHE may have a USP and therefore be worth billions.
But is PHE's "answer"or USP needed? Is the effort of sorting recyclable plastic from non recyclable plastic worth the effort and cost?
Is it not easier to gasify all waste and produce more hydrogen etc without having the extra and special process? If so, then many other gasifiers can and will do it and will not have to pay £500k per annum for the privilege of using the IP.
If for economic reasons or because of legislation, sorting HAS to be carried out, then PHE may have its USP.
I am not aware of any legislation requiring this sorting, i.e. gasifying one type of plastic rather than all plastic, or plans to bring in such legislation.
Re the costs/profit/loss of gasifying just non recyclable waste versus gasifying all waste, I doubt if even PHE know that yet, and will probably only know for sure when a DMG is up and running., but we do know that using PHE's method does cost £500k pa per unit more.
Great to discuss........