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EQTEC PLC (LSE:EQT) has reported favorable outcomes from recent steam-oxygen gasification tests, which effectively transformed mixed waste feedstocks into synthesis gas (syngas) suitable for advanced biofuel applications. These tests, conducted in partnership with CompactGTL Limited, were aimed at assessing EQTEC’s technology for converting complex materials, such as plastics, into renewable natural gas (RNG) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Chief Executive Anar Asgarov characterized the results as a significant step toward achieving a commercially viable waste-to-liquid fuels solution. The successful tests have validated EQTEC's simulation model, bolstering confidence in the technology’s ability to convert challenging waste into valuable biofuels.
The tests were performed at EQTEC's research facility at the Université de Lorraine in France. The gasification process demonstrated its capability to handle complex feedstocks, including contaminated wood and refuse-derived fuel (RDF), which comprises non-recyclable materials like glass, ceramics, and flame-retardant compounds. The process maintained stable gasification temperatures for 60 hours, achieving efficient feedstock conversion with minimal pollutant levels.
EQTEC’s proprietary kinetic model was also validated, accurately the chemical composition of the syngas with high precision, within 0.1% to 2.5%. This data will contribute to refining the company's processes for future applications.
Dr. Yoel Aleman, EQTEC's Chief Technology Officer, emphasized that these tests mark a crucial milestone in the company's technology innovation roadmap. The steam-oxygen gasification process is key to utilizing the syngas produced for generating various high-value commodities, such as hydrogen, methane, and other biofuels, from a wide array of waste feedstocks.
As demand for efficient and clean conversion technologies for hydrogen, RNG, and advanced biofuels grows, EQTEC’s capabilities in steam-oxygen gasification are expected to support scalable, localized solutions tailored to industrial clients, utility companies, and waste managers.
