Rolleston H2&e Bio-energy
Status of project:
Claims a prototype unit is operational in Christchurch
Background to the project
Claims to produce “clean, sustainable electricity, hydrogen and bio-carbon from waste.”
Its website says it plans to use plastic waste and forestry waste to make synthetic gas
Claims there are ‘no emissions’ and does not require any water or electricity
Is seeking $5m to $10m to build facility
NBR reports that the “owner claims the facility doesn't require resource consent.”
NBR reports: “A prototype unit became operational at the company's manufacturing facility at the end of November, enabling production of samples for potential customers of the bio- carbon.”
Company headquarters listed on NZ Companies office register is 97 Drayton Drive, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch which is a residence. No other addresses are listed either with the company’s office or on the H2&e website.
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The NBR reports that the company founder, Tony Baxter, plans to use the same technology to transform waste plastic into hydrogen.