Asia's First Clear Nano-Emulsion Diesel Plant Opens in
Singapore
2010-02-05 13:07
SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
Singapore Emulsion Fuel Pte Ltd (SgEF), an innovative player in the
green energy space, today announced the opening of Asia's first
clear nano-emulsion diesel plant. Located within Singapore's Tuas
industrial zone, the 40,000 sq. ft. facility is poised to cater to
the growing demand for clean energy domestically and across the
Asia-Pacific region.
SgEF's goal is to be the leading global
supplier of emulsion fuel and other alternative biofuels. An
investee company of SPRING SEEDS Capital, supported by the National
Environment Agency (NEA) and the Building and Construction Agency
(BCA), SgEF was set up in 2006 to address the global dependence on
fossil fuels and to offer a viable alternative to existing
biofuels.
"Our team of researchers developed a
breakthrough emulsion fuel that significantly lowers the diesel
content within biofuels in use in the market today. We blend diesel
with water and our biodegradable patent-pending proprietary
additive," said Mr Jeremy Ng, Chief Executive Officer of SgEF.
Coinciding with the opening of the plant,
SgEF also introduced its flagship emulsion fuel products: Super
Green Diesel, a specialised emulsion diesel for green building and
construction; and eDiesel, which targets public transport, maritime
and port, and the industrial sectors.
Super Green Diesel and eDiesel use as much as
40 percent less fossil fuel, replacing 20 percent of diesel content
with water and 20 percent with additive. Extremely stable, both
products have a clear appearance - which makes them unique compared
to existing white emulsion diesels widely available in the United
Kingdom, United States, and other markets.
"The clarity and similarity in color and
translucency of our emulsion diesel products to regular diesel make
quality control easier. Best of all, ours are the only alternative
fuel products that can reduce both carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases, such as NO and NOx," explained Mr Ng.
It is important to highlight that SgEF
emulsion diesel does not require any retrofitting or modification
of engines, making it convenient and cost-effective for companies
to use.
Prior to the launch, SgEF had conducted
numerous tests in China, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore, and
Thailand. The field and lab tests have proven SgEF emulsion
diesel's superiority in terms of reducing harmful gas emissions and
providing a range of advantages for the environment and for
customers such as:
* Fuel efficiency improvement by as much as 9
percent.
* Reduction of black smoke by over 80
percent.
* Reduction in exhaust heat by 20 percent.
* Significant reduction in engine maintenance
down-time.
* Tangible improvement in air quality and
overall driving experience.
In Singapore, SgEF partnered with SMRT
Corporation Ltd over a period of three months, testing their
products on buses that had fallen below emission standards. The use
of SgEF emulsion diesel reduced emissions by 75 percent, in one
case making a grounded vehicle roadworthy. A similar test conducted
in Malaysia reduced emissions by over 80 percent.
With better R&D and the opening of the
production facility, SgEF is targeting to ramp up its current daily
production of 30,000 litres to 100,000 litres over the next 12
months and then to a maximum daily capacity of 300,000 litres.
Apart from catering to the Singapore market, SgEF plans to expand
regionally. It has set up a venture in Malaysia with Pamuri Holding
Sdn Bhd called Pamuri Green, and will soon name its business
partner in Indonesia.
"The BCA and NEA in Singapore and our
partners in the region have been very supportive. In 2007, while we
were still on our test phase, NEA had introduced us to a company
that would become our first customer, Poh Lian Construction. Poh
Lian was in search of an alternative energy provider to help them
manage their carbon footprint in residential areas. They have been
using Super Green Diesel to power their machinery ever since," Mr
Ng shared.
About Singapore Emulsion Fuel Pte Ltd
Singapore Emulsion Fuel Pte Ltd ("SgEF") is a
Singapore-based technology company that was incorporated in
December 2006 to address global dependence on fossil fuels. It
focuses on the development and production of breakthrough emulsion
diesel and alternative biofuels. An investee company of SPRING
SEEDS Capital, SgEF is also supported by the National Environment
Agency (NEA) and the Building and Construction Agency (BCA) in
Singapore. For more information, visit: http://www.sgef.com.sg
Press contact:
Donna Garcia
Rice Communications for SgEF
Mobile: +6597348808
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Singapore Emulsion Fuel Pte Ltd