NEWS 28/02/25
The Depo production facility in Germany has recorded its first weeks of continuous operations, producing the first batches of fuel.
“We are very pleased to have reached this milestone. The proof is in the pudding. Waste is now being fed into our facility on one side, while useful energy products are pouring out on the other side. We have successfully demonstrated a recycle process that is significant to our globe,” says Tor Henning Ramfjord, CEO of Depo.
Following vigorous testing by German authorities, the Depo facility in Wegberg, near Düsseldorf, received its license to operate in second half of 2024. Last checkpoint was the recent approval from German Customs.
“The approval process was extensive. Any challenges along the way were related to documentation – and not in any way related to our technology. We could have started production much earlier had we been given the go-ahead,” says Ramfjord.
Now operating 24 hours a day, the Depo facility has already demonstrated that it can run at full capacity. During a year, Depo will be able to produce 3,200 tons of diesel from 4,000 tons of plastic and waste oil.
“We are already sold out, and our offtaker would like to buy more,” says Ramfjord. Based on a modular design, future expansion plans for the Wegberg facility include more production lines.
CUSTOMER SALES
While producing fuel, the full-scale plant will also serve as a showroom for potential customers from all over the world. Depo’s mission is primarily to manufacture and sell its waste-to-energy facilities to clients that need to dispose of plastic or waste oil in a more sustainable manner.
“We are looking forward to welcoming strategic clients, investors and partners over the next months. Several have already scheduled their visits,” says Ramfjord.
Waste-to-fuel facilities typically rely on waste products being transported long-distance to larger factories established at a specific location. Depo offers smaller, modular plants which can be set up remotely – basically anywhere – thus reducing transportation costs and the environmental footprint.
“Our modular approach provides flexible, scalable plants which will fit all markets. Today, one Depo module occupies 500 square meters. A new design process has been finalized, decreasing the plant size to only 300 square meters,” says Ramfjord.
Depo is currently hiring engineers, project managers and supplemental project professionals to its headquarters in Kristiansand, Norway. To enable further scaling, Depo has engaged a reputable advisor in the process of raising capital.
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