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Quantafuel — Investor Presentation 2021
May 14, 2021
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Q1 2021 presentation
QUANTAFUEL ASA
14 May 2021
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PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
- Achieved targets from Q4 2020 of operating two lines and reaching full capacity on one line of 625 kg per hour
- Started shipments to BASF
- Started feeding of plastics in new reactor in Kristiansund
- Signed MoUs with BASF/Remondis and Corepla/Saipem
- Aquired 40% of Geminor with option to buy remaining shares
- Certified as material recycling
- Strong financial position
PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
QUANTAFUEL PLANTS
Two recycling plants with clear plans for further expansion
Continuous process designed to run at constant temperature and load for extended periods, saving energy and lowering operating cost
Purification process integrated in design
Scalability
Basic design and detailed engineering, adjusting for local requirements, enabling scalable and costefficient project execution
Efficiency Integration Quality
Integration with the value chain provides traceability of the products for our customers and operating cost advantages
SKIVE UPDATE (I)
- Skive has proven the ability to reach design capacity
- Achieved max load of 625 kg per hour, and operating on parallel lines
- Focusing on enhancements to secure stability and robustness. Number of small process improvements
- Proof-of-concept remains target for Q2 2021
SKIVE UPDATE (II)
- Modification projects for reaching full production end Q3 2021 on schedule
- Implementing particle removal measures
- Progressing well on process and chemistry
- Excellent cooporation between Quantafuel and BASF
- Cost estimate unchanged from last update
KRISTIANSUND UPDATE
Developing a unique, integrated facility for chemical and mechanical recycling of plastics
- A great milestone achieved: First feeding of plastic and stable production of pyrolysis oil
- Significant progress on testing new pyrolysis reactor
- Progress on plan for permanent chemical recycling plant
- Expansion of mechanical sorting line on schedule
- Co-located mechanical and chemical lines will lift Quantafuel's Kristiansund plant into a unique position
PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
A PIONEER WITHIN CHEMICAL RECYCLING
Quantafuel has built the Skive plant converting mixed waste to high quality liquids
THE CIRCULAR PLASTIC ECONOMY
TAKING CONTROL OF WASTE STREAMS
Trace the waste and follow the money
ISCC Plus and REDcert2 certifications make Quantafuel an outstanding recycling partner across the value chain
As recycling targets are growing…
Competition for waste is increasing…
We are taking control of waste streams…
This helps Quantafuel build capacity quickly… Ensuring products of the highest quality
TO GET THE GOLD YOU NEED TO CONTROL THE MINE
The valuable plastics are found in the household market...
CERTIFICATION PUTS QUANTAFUEL AHEAD
First fully certified chemical recycling value chain in the world
We are pleased to contribute to Quantafuel's idea of solving the world's plastic waste problem with our robust ISCC PLUS standard that provides credibility and traceability throughout the supply chain. "
Dr. Jan Henke, Director of ISCC system
Certification is key to credibility and sustained value creation.
DRIVERS OF DEMAND COMING FROM ALL SIDES OF THE MARKET
Consumer giants have ambitious targets to increase their recycling rates
Recycled content shares 2019 Target % recycled share
These targets alone represent an additional demand of 2.1M tonnes of food grade recycled plastics, which need chemical recycling
PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
PRODUCTION PLANTS AND PIPELINE PROJECTS
Several additional production plants planned with existing partners
ESBJERG PLANT
Taking control of the early value stream in a sustainable manner by collection and sorting of plastic domestically for our purpose
Chemical recycling Upgrading and production Collection and sorting
Trusted partnerships to guarantee our output is used for production of products of virgin plastic quality
Plant and process designed to ensure a robust chemical recycling process optimizing utilisation of collected plastic volumes
SECURING STRONG PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE (I)
International partnership strategy to accelerate industrial growth
- GEMINOR supplying plastic waste to a pyrolysis plant
- QUANTAFUEL build and operate the plant
- VTTI provide site locations in existing plants
- VITOL utilizing the chemical oil off-take
SECURING STRONG PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE (II)
International partnership strategy to accelerate industrial growth
BASF, Quantafuel and REMONDIS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate a cooperation in chemical recycling including a joint
SECURING STRONG PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE (III)
International partnership strategy to accelerate industrial growth
- QUANTAFUEL build and operate the plants
PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
FINANCE
Strong cash reserves and ready to grow
- NOK 577 million in cash per 31 March 2021
- High focus on lean and cost-efficient day-to-day operations
- Building team and organisation for controlled project execution and international growth
- Strong public commitment from strategic investors
NOK million
Debt excludes EUR 10 million convertible loan to BASF. Estimated equity conversion effects included in P&L
PLANTS
STRATEGY & VALUE CHAIN
GROWTH
FINANCE
- Modifications to the Skive plant progressing well with target proof-of-concept in Q2 2021
- Pilot production in Kristiansund gradually increasing into commercial volumes
- Executing on international growth strategy with industrial partner
THIS WILL BECOME A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY
Quantafuel aims to become the market leader
Quantafuel ASA
27 Ticker: QFUEL Euronext Growth Oslo
APPENDIX
UNIQUE SOLUTION TO PURIFY AND UPGRADE
Quantafuel's technology starts where others stop
- Removes ash particles, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine and sulphur
- Changes the molecular structure
- Produces 800 kg of products from 1,000 kg of plastic with 90% CO2 reduction
- Uses the light fractions to run the reactors
- Ash fraction goes to energy production
PLASTIC WASTE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM GLOBALLY
Plastic waste provides a significant global problem…
32% of all plastic packaging ends up in nature…
32%
World's oceans will contain more plastic than fish in 2050
> 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean annually
… and only 14% of plastic packaging is recycled
Government, businesses and consumers are driving the increased focus on plastic waste recycling
EU targets for plastic recycling 2025: 50% 2030: 55%
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PLASTIC WASTE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM GLOBALLY
…that Quantafuel handles with chemical recycling
Mechanical recycling Plastic waste made into pellets used for new plastic production.
Chemical recycling
A wider range of plastic waste recycled into petrochemical products – to be used towards new plastics, substances or chemicals
Energy recovery
Incineration of organic and in-organic (plastics) substances into heat and electricity production."High energy efficiency, but results in "burning oil" when plastics are used as feedstock."
PLASTIC WASTE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM GLOBALLY
…that Quantafuel handles with chemical recycling
From non-recyclable plastic waste…
… to recycled liquids for the petrochemical industry
Recycled plastic products
A FIRM AND SUPPORTIVE POLICY TREND
EU reguIation requires investment in new plastic recycling technology
2020: EU Green Deal
Enormous reform program to support circular economy and green industry
EUR 0.80 tax per kg non-2021: Plastic tax
recycled plastic
2021: Stricter waste shipment rules
Means EU countries must build capacity to handle their own waste
Will be introduced for packaging, 2021/22: Requirements on recycled plastic content
construction materials and vehicles
2025: 50% recycling of plastic packaging
Increases to 55% in 2025. Today's actual plastic recycling level is 10-20%
2030: 55% GHG reduction
Target is codified in law and will trigger strong measures across industries
MANAGEMENT
Experienced leadership with strong industry background
Strong management with extensive experience from the engineering, chemistry and energy industry as well as from project financing
www.quantafuel.com [email protected]