Institute for the Development of Energy for African Sustainability (IDEAS)
One outcome of the growing international reputation of the individuals at IDEAS is that in 2004 they signed a major contract with a South African based Chinese company to design and oversee the building of a pilot plant coal to liquid fuel plant in China. This was done with the view to building full-scale plants in the future. This project also involved laboratory work, the building, commissioning and overseeing of the running of a pilot plant in China. The plant was built and was operated successfully for 18 months.
Plant 1
The individuals at IDEAS have also been involved with the building of a demonstration plant in Australia for LINC Energy. The plant has used a syngas made from underground coal gasification to make liquid fuels using the groups experience in F-T Technology. The plant has been operational since 2008 and a full-scale plant is being designed.
Plant 2
A number of discussions are underway to roll out projects for a large number of companies in South Africa, Botswana, and the USA (each of these with a link to the relevant pages). SPII funding for building a Waste-to-Energy plant to the tune of R5 000 000 has been granted provided a commercial partner is found to supply matching funds. Talks are at an advanced stage with a potential commercial partner.
Commercial Vehicle
We are able to conduct this commercial work for industry through our commercial vehicle JMDD Energy (Pty) Ltd.
Last modified: Mon Aug 07 18:04:24 SAST 2023