Rolleston H2&e Bio-energy
Status of project:
Claims an prototype unit are operational in Christchurch
Background to the project
Claims to produce “clean, sustainable electricity, hydrogen and bio-carbon from waste.”
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.
Gibraltar Private Capital is seeking to raise $18 million for three waste to energy projects - this is one of them
The three projects have links to
A suspended charter accountant
A lawyer tied to a bankrupt property developer
A director behind a string of failed companies