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WASTE TO ENERGY
UTILISING
PYROLYSIS TECHNOLOGY
GLOBAL GREEN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
8 Marina Boulevard # 05-02
Marina Bay Financial Centre – Tower 1
Singapore 018981
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Introduction
As we experience continued growth of populations, waste management and its disposal has
become one of the major global issues of the twenty-first century as more waste is required to be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Managing waste in any community is an important part of providing a safe and healthy living
environment for the people. New legislations require governments to manage waste and to
prevent it causing health or environmental problems.
The world has a strong dependence on landfill for waste management with more than half (54%)
of all solid waste being deposited in a landfill in 2009. It is estimated that 70% of municipal waste,
56% of commercial and industrial waste, and 43% of construction and demolition waste goes to
landfill.
While there are many types of environmental problems with regard to waste, landfills is one of the
more difficult to fix. In addition, landfills are unpopular as local residents do not wish to have them
located close to their homes. The environmental problems caused by landfills are numerous.
Landfills produce emissions and substances, which are often toxic, that enter atmosphere or
ground water. They can also harm wildlife and may contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer.
Waste, however, does not have to be a liability and can in fact be a valuable resource. Instead of
land filling or incinerating municipal solid waste and other industrial waste streams,
whether hazardous or non-hazardous, Global Green International Investments (GGII) using its
patented pyrolysis technology, can process waste and produce two forms of renewable energy.
GGII has secured the exclusive worldwide licenses and rights for the proven pyrolysis technology
and is pleased to present this to you for review. We understand the dynamics of the waste
management market that government’s face and recognize the unique opportunity to work in
partnership with local and state and provincial governments to provide a solution to their needs.
Our unique ability to harness our established technology, coupled with our sound and sustainable
business approach, makes us an invaluable partner in waste management, especially in the waste
to energy sector.
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Proposed Global Green International Technology
Our technology has been designed to process all waste streams without the need for sorting the
waste into organics, green, food and other putrescible wastes, in a green, clean, safe and secure
manner.
The modular system we have designed is perfectly suited to local government waste management
departments as it takes into account any increase in waste streams due to increased industrial
activity and general population growth.
Technology Proposed “PYROLYSIS”
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of complex organic matter in the absence of oxygen to
simpler molecules that can be used as feed stocks for many processes. The main products
produced by the pyrolysis process are activated carbon, bio-diesel and syn-gas.
Pyrolysis always consists of the endothermic reaction, though general combustion is done by the
generation of heat reaction in the system that produces solid, liquid, and gas, heating it at
moderately high temperatures under a no oxygen or low oxygen atmosphere.
Bio-diesel produced by the process of pyrolysis can be used purely as a fuel or for petroleum
products. The syn-gas is typically used for combustion or to run turbines for power generation,
including running the plant itself.
The biomass used in pyrolysis is typically composed of cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin. The
main parameters that govern the pyrolysis process are temperature, heating rate, solid residence
time, volatile residence time, particle size and density of particles.
Pyrolysis is therefore categorized into three major types: flash, fast and slow pyrolysis and are
respectively based on temperature, heating rate and residence time. The products of pyrolysis
thus vary dramatically according to type. Cellulose is generally converted to bio-char and volatile
compounds.
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GGII Modular Screw Type Pyrolysis Systems
In recent times, the handling of non-biodegradable materials with one technology alone has been
the dream formula for many western and developing countries.
However, efforts to achieve the total management of non-biodegradable materials with such a
unique technology have met with failure in the past. Lessons learnt over decades manifested into
a jumbled combination of mediocre technologies being applied, depending on the situation faced
by the operators.
That said, GGII in conjunction with their master license holder and its Japanese partner has
developed the patented technology and processes over the last 15 years. The technology and
intellectual property was developed with years of experience, research and development work,
along with the commercial operation to produce the best results in handling mixed waste streams.
The system has gone through many tests and evaluations over the years and the latest generation
has now proved to be the most cost effective and efficient production system in the world.
Our standard commercial 20 tonnes per day modular pyrolysis plant is currently in operation in
South Korea, with new plants to commence production in Australia and India within the next nine
months.
Proposed Type of Pyrolysis (Slow Pyrolysis)
Slow pyrolysis is typically carried out at a heating rate of less than 1,000C per minute. The
products obtained are completely different from those obtained from flash and fast pyrolysis
processes. The main products that are produced from slow pyrolysis are bio-char, bio-diesel and
syn-gas at high temperatures.
The temperature at which the thermal decomposition takes place, heating rate and residence time
are crucial parameters for slow pyrolysis. Heating rates of the system can be varied depending on
the waste stream. Volatiles formed are swept with nitrogen as carrier gas and then the products
are quenched.
If the heating rate is increased, the bio-char content decreases. Syn-gas, with temperatures
between 200 – 4,000C, mainly comprises CO and CO2, while at higher temperatures there exist
low concentrations of hydrocarbons. With the increase of heating rate, other gases such as CH4
and C2H6 are also formed.
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By-Products from Pyrolysis
As feedstock is processed the pyrolysis technology transforms hazardous materials into a number
of main products such as activated carbon, bio-diesel and syn-gas.
Bio-diesel
Bio-oil is a light to dark brown, high density, non-viscous fluid, having several different chemicals
with a wide-ranging molecular weight distribution. Produced by this process, it can be used as a
direct replacement for standard diesel for energy generation.
One of the unique aspects of the GGII pyrolysis technology is that it will create 10,000 litres of
kerosene grade bio-diesel every day, seven days a week, 50 weeks a year, using just 20 tonnes of
suitable feedstock per day. This bio-diesel is refined to meet International fuel standards and can
be used as standard grade diesel.
To prove this fact, within Australia GGII has an agreement with one of the countries largest
transportation companies to supply it with all of GGII and its partner’s bio-diesel for the next ten
years.
Physical characteristics of bio-oil derived from four different biomass feed stocks are given below.
Biomass Feedstock Pine/Spruce
(100% Wood)
Pine/Spruce (50%
Wood, 50% Bark) Bagasse MSW
Moisture (wt %) 2.9 5.5 3.1 50
Ash content (wt %) 0.50 3.2 2.6 20
Bio-Oil
pH 2.2 2.7 2.4 3.2
Water content (wt %) 24.9 28.9 20.1 20.2
Lignin content (wt %) 25.2 25.9 21.5 17.8
Solids content (wt %) <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10
Ash content (wt %) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Density (kg/l) 1.22 1.17 1.28 1.12
Calorific value (MJ/kg) 16.2 16.5 15.1 20.9
Kinematic viscosity
@20oC
@80oC
75
4.1
79
4.2
51
3.8
49
3.3
The solids entrained contain fine char particles that are not removed by the cyclones. The solids
get significantly reduced to levels of approximately 0.1 % by weight. The ash content in these
solids is in the range of 2-20 % depending on the ash content in the feedstock.
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Syn-Gas
Syn-gas, or synthetic gas, is the name given to volatile gas that has been created by the pyrolysis
chamber and is a mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
Syn-gas is combustible and is used for running the turbines for power generation, including
supplying all the plants power requirements.
Electricity generated from 20 tonnes of waste per day, using the syn-gas method as outlined in this
presentation, will supply 2 MW.h of green renewable energy supplied directly to the national or
state electricity grid. Using the latest advances in power generation technology available to us, we
are able to maximize resources to create an excellent return on waste to power ratio.
Bio-Char
A GGII pyrolysis plant only creates a very small amount of bio-char and this is a significant co-
product of the pyrolysis process having properties similar to coke. At 23–32 GJ per tonne, pyrolysis
bio-char has a higher heating value than many grades of coal and is a green fuel that is CO2
neutral.
Bio-char can be used as a substitute for other industrial fuels to produce the heat required for
drying the feedstock and / or to supply heat to the pyrolysis reactor or in pelletized form can be
fed into the boiler to generate further energy for electricity production.
The addition of bio-char to agricultural soils is receiving much attention due to the benefits to soil
quality and enhanced crop yields, as well as the potential to gain carbon credits by active carbon
sequestration.
Studies have shown that bio-char can aid in: nutrient retention and caption exchange capacity
decreasing soil acidity
the decrease uptake of soil toxins
improving soil structure
nutrient use efficiency
water-holding capacity
the decreased release of non-CO2 greenhouse gases.
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Overview of Pyrolysis Steam
Commissioning and Maintenance
GGII has commissioned one of the world’s leading power generation companies, Hitachi
Engineering Services Limited, to perform the initial installation of the plant and equipment and
commissioning of the complete pyrolysis facility as detailed in this document.
Hitachi Engineering and Services Limited is also contracted to perform full service and
maintenance on the plant and equipment.
Rapid Dryer
Oil Production/ Purification
Zone
Crushing/ Milling zone
Pretreatment Line
Pyrolysis Separator
Oil Components
Selector
Pyrolysis Line
Waste
Oil Production Line
Exhaust Gas
Piston Motor
Cooling Device
Overdriving Device
Power
Generator
Hot Water Supply Tank
Overheated Steam
Generator
Heat Collecting Furnace
Exhaust Gas
Power Generation Line
2MW.h Electricity
Wet Scrubbers
To Atmosphere
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Plant Process
STAGE 1 – DELIVERY OF WASTE AND STORAGE
Covered and walled area for all deliveries via raised loading
bays. All waste is moved by mechanical machinery on to raised
conveyors, where non-combustible items are removed
manually. The conveyor deposits feedstock into the shredder
unit.
STAGE 2 – SHREDDER UNIT
This unit consists of an iron core-pulling machine and cuts the
larger material into smaller material. The unit possesses a
crushing head, which in turn consists of a shredding type unit
capable of shredding up to five tonnes of material per hour.
The system is a closed loop hydraulically driven system.
The system works at very high pressure and therefore with
small displacement develops a very high torque.
STAGE 3 – HOPPER UNIT
The feedstock is broken down in to manageable sizes
mechanically via the hopper unit. The Hopper consists of
metal cutters and drums designed specifically to cut and
mulch waste.
The hopper can be pre-loaded and contains up to ten tonnes
of MSW and other waste. The Hopper uses a gravity fed
system and a screw mechanism feeds the main pyrolysis unit
automatically.
STAGE 4 – PYROLYSIS UNIT
Pyrolysis involves an endothermic reaction through general
combustion. This is done by the generation of heat reaction in
the system that produces solid, liquid and gas by heating it at
moderately high temperatures under no oxygen or low oxygen
atmosphere.
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The main parameters governing the pyrolysis process are temperature, heating rate, solid
residence time, particle size and density of particles.
Pyrolysis is therefore categorized into three major types (flash, fast and slow) and is based on
temperature, rate and residence time. The GGII pyrolysis system shown above is of modular
design. Each plant can process 20 tonnes of dry unsorted waste per day.
STAGE 5 – WET SCRUBBERS
The pyrolysis mechanisms hardly produce any greenhouse gases.
However, acidic gases are likely to result and require removal.
The wet scrubbing unit achieves the removal of acidic gases with a
minimum use of chemicals by filtering the syn-gas using a bag filter and
then cooling the exhaust to about 600C in a heat exchanger.
The exhaust gas then passes through an acidic scrubber to remove
hydrogen chloride and an alkali scrubber to remove sulphur dioxide.
It is then reheated in the heat exchanger before being expelled by a
large fan.
STAGE 6 – GAS COOLING TOWER
Most gasification processes cool the syn-gas to 600C for conventional
gas scrubbing. However, this cooling results in significant energy losses.
Using our technologies there is an efficiency advantage in cleaning hot
gas and then burning it in a boiler or gas turbine.
The syn-gas is filtered at 3,500C using sintered metal fillers and then
directly burnt in a turbine. By keeping the temperature at 3,500C, tar
condensation is not a problem and the temperature is sufficient to
remove alkali metal chlorides.
Plant Layout
A GGII facility is completely self-contained, which means there is zero risk of any breach of bio-
security for any hazardous materials required for processing. It is designed with the principles of
good manufacturing practice in mind and manufacturing processes clearly defined and controlled.
All critical processes are validated to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
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Land Requirement
Due to the modular design of the system a standard commercial plant which can process 20
tonnes per day of dry waste only requires a 1,000 sq meters of land area. This allows easy access
and movement of trucks in and out of the site and storage for 7 days of waste volume in order to
maintain a continuous operation.
Also, due to the contained processing method, there is minimal noise (other than standard
industrial noise), low emissions as outlined in this section, no dust or odor as there is limited
storage held within the compound, and no waste from water. Pyrolysis has been approved as an
acceptable technology for semi-sensitive land.
Key Attributes of the GGII Pyrolysis Plant
Continuity
24 hour, 7 days continuous running by means of screw auger conveyance method
Economic Efficiency
syn-gas to power the plant (approx 10 % of output gas)
high capacity of waste treatment: 20 tonnes per day on dry weight basis
high quantity of bio-diesel extraction from waste is 45-55 % of the dry weight.
Health and Safety
as waste material moves slowly by screw the operating process is quite simple
process temperature is low enough to guarantee safety
automated computerized process.
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International Standard and Safe Guards
All operations are set up with International Standards (ISO) in mind. This includes all engineering,
administrational, financial and managerial aspects of the company.
The plants themselves are monitored 24 hours a day by locally hired and trained professional
engineers.
Our plants also have a data logging system – DLS - which means they are monitored daily in Japan,
which allows for any problems arising on a site to be resolved and any technical adjustments to be
made remotely.
Testing and Evaluation
Testing phases should commence when the equipment has been installed prior to commissioning
of the plant and will ensure that the machinery is working and that all aspects of the plant comply
with environmental guidelines.
Once the plant has acquired its certification and approvals from the relevant government
departments, GGII will constantly monitor all aspects of its operations.
Emissions and Environmental Testing
Extensive testing has been preformed on our systems and plants over a number of years of
operation and all systems and plants have passed independent testing. Our aim is that through
continuous efforts in R & D, the green house gases being emitted with the flue gases are
minimized thereby helping to abate global warming in every part of the world.
No Greenhouse Gases Emitted
Our continuous research and development efforts have eliminated the emissions of
greenhouse gases in the flue gases.
The results indicate that the exhaust gases contain little or no toxic substances or
greenhouse gases and comply with the stipulated air emission standards.
Our plants have been tested and certified to comply with and exceed environmental
standards within Japan, South Korea and the European Union.
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Evaluation of Emission Test Results for Heavy Metals
Parameter
Sludge
Feed
Rate
(MT/D)
Metals
in Feed
Sludge
Metal Emission Rates Control
RSC
Efficiency
(mg/m3)
Pass
Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Average
Arsenic 24 0.001837 ND ND ND 0 1.00000 0.0230 Yes
Cadmium 24 0.008848 0.0000326 0.0000177 0.000017 0.000022 0.99746 0.0570 Yes
Chromium 24 0.416669 ND ND ND 0.000022 0.99976 0.2300 Yes
Chromium
Hex 24 ND 0.0000446 0.0000338 0.000016 0.000032 - 0.0000 Yes
Lead 24 0.298356 0.000256 0.0001550 0.000148 0.000176 0.99941 0.1500 Yes
Nickel 24 0.403442 0.001800 0.0003160 0.000667 0.000928 0.99770 2.0000 Yes
The above results clearly show that the exhaust gases containing the above mentioned toxic
substances comply with the stipulated air emission standards. Furthermore, it is evident that the
emissions do not contain greenhouse gases.
Emissions Measurement result Range, mg/m3
Particulates 3,000 1,500-8,000
Hydrogen chloride 648 345-950
Hydrogen fluoride 9 >20
Sulphur oxides 425 180-670
Nitrogen oxides 250 150-650
Lead 30 >65
Cadmium 1.8 0.3-3.6
Mercury 0.5 0.1-1.1
Our continuous research and development efforts have eliminated the emissions of greenhouse
gases in the flue gases. The results below indicate that the exhaust gases contain little or no toxic
substances or greenhouse gases and comply with the stipulated air emission standards.
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Item
Unit
EPA Specified
(Daily limit)
Measurement result
Dioxins ng/m3 0.1 Undetectable
Furans ng/m3 0.1 Undetectable
Total dust mg/m3 10 3
Gaseous and vaporous organic
substances - Total Organic Carbon mg/m3
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Less than 5
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) mg/m3 10 2
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) mg/m3 1 Undetectable
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) mg/m3 50 1
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) mg/m3 200 50
Carbon monoxide (CO) mg/m3 50 10
Cadmium (Cd) and its compounds mg/m3 0.05 Undetectable
Thallium (Th) and its compounds mg/m3 0.05 Undetectable
Mercury (Hg) and its compounds mg/m3 0.05 Undetectable
Antimony (Sb) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Arsenic (As) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Lead (Pb) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Chromium (Cr) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 0.067
Cobalt (Co) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Copper (Cu) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 0.433
Manganese (Mn) mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Nickel (Ni) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Vanadium (V) and its compounds mg/m3 0.5 Undetectable
Please note- The air emission limit values provided in the table above are those specified by European Directive
2000/76/EC – Waste Incineration (Measurements are standardized to 273K, 101.3 kPa, 11% oxygen dry gas). Metal
limits are average values over a 30 min to 8 hr sample period.
GGII Operational Experience
Working closely with its international partners, more than three test plants were built in Korea,
each using different feedstocks and technologies. These plants underwent constant design reviews
and changes to efficiency, time and temperatures until we managed to obtain the best
specification and operating procedures.
In its test facility near Seoul, South Korea our showcase waste-to-energy plant is working 24 hours
a day, 350 days a year. Full records can be supplied upon request. We have conducted rigorous
tests on air emissions, outputs, and waste streams. Our team developed unique sorting methods
for a number of waste streams, and the technology was perfected.
With our partners’ constant review and analysis, our technology remains ahead of any of our
competitors and is the world’s leading waste to energy system.
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Waste Stream Suitable for Pyrolysis Processing
Feedstock Suitable for Pyrolysis
Waste management is a challenging problem to all nations with the cost of dumping in landfill
sites spiraling upwards. These landfill sites are emitting vast quantities of climate change gases
and will cause significant costs local government upon the implementation of a carbon trading
system.
Recently national and local governments have taken a greater interest in waste volumes and the
requirements for landfill sites. The lack of availability of landfill space in metropolitan areas, and
social and environmental concerns, has led some states and territories to formulate policies to
reduce waste volume, or even aim to eliminate waste totally.
Municipal Solid Waste - MSW
MSW management is a looming crisis for all local governments
with the costs spiraling upwards (20-40 % of municipal
revenues) and most local governments have disposed of MSW
in landfill which is purely a short-term answer. These landfills
are emitting vast quantities of climate change gases.
Poultry Waste – PW
GGII wishes to support, help and work with PW producers,
enabling them to prosper, by employing methods of removing
the by-products that they generate. Research undertaken by
Monash University, a key partner of GGII, has found that
manure, litter, mortalities, hatchery and processing plant
offal, can be processed via the pyrolysis technology so that
they are at the same time environmentally sound, socially
acceptable and economically feasible.
Refuse Derived Fuel - RDF
RDF is produced by sorting the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
to increase the fuel value of the waste. The sorting removes
incombustible materials such as dirt, glass, metals, and very
wet organics.
The resulting RDF material is more consistent in size than raw
MSW. RDF material consists of many different components
including rubber, plastics, tyres, timber, etc.
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End of Life Vehicle Plastics - ELV
ELV contains a variety of plastics and vinyls known as
“shredder flock” all of which is currently sent to landfill. This
shredder residue, which constitutes approximately 25 % - 35 %
of the weight of the vehicle, and up to 60 % of ELV volume,
constitutes a significant cost to recyclers.
These materials contribute to the volume of waste going to
landfill and the chemical behavior of materials in the waste
when released into the environment.
Car and Truck Tyres
There are now over 23 million waste tyres being created
annually in Australia alone. In recent years new legislation and
guidelines have been developed to address this issue around
the world.
Waste tyres are currently chipped, sent to landfill or used for
fuel replacement for coal fired furnaces both here and
overseas, but the emissions still exist and are generally
considered to be worse than the coal it is replacing.
Medical Waste – MW
Incineration is a common method of medical waste disposal.
However, in recent years, public perception of incineration
has been declining and environmental regulation of
incineration has rightly become increasingly more stringent.
Thus, medical waste is perfectly suitable for pyrolysis, which
in turn unlocks the energy from the plastics in a clean, secure
and environmentally friendly way.
Waste Unsuitable for Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis technology demands that all materials processed
must be able to combust and therefore GGII has the right to
refuse any material it deems unsuitable for its pyrolysis
facility such as, but not limited to, builders’ rubble and or
demolition wastes consisting of concrete, bricks and soil.
Needs vs. Opportunity vs. Solution
Government Need Opportunity Solution
A need to ensure downward pressure on
waste disposal
To guarantee a fixed cost for different waste
types over a long term period
GGII can offer the both local and national government a fixed
year tariff system for all waste delivered to its pyrolysis
facility.
A reduction in the current volume of
organics going to landfill
To eliminate the need to send waste to landfill,
which in turn frees up land and to help the
regeneration of landfill areas
As GGII is of modular design it can bring in more and more
plants, which means more waste being processed and not
delivered to landfill and in-time will ultimately create zero
waste
To have a complete waste management
solution for all types of hazardous waste
such as medical waste, poultry waste and
other commercial and industrial waste
streams
To handle all bio-security issues in a long-term
and sustainable way for all waste streams
Using GGII pyrolysis for processing most types of hazardous
waste will eliminate bio-security hazards and give local
commerce and industry confidence to expand and grow
businesses for the benefit of the local community
To be able to utilize its resources to add
value and additional features to its current
waste management system
To eradicate the problematic sorting processes,
which will relieve local government of financial
support and help in their budgetary concerns
GGII pyrolysis plants can handle all combustible waste
without sorting so there is no requirement for this to be
introduced.
A sustainable model that is commercially
viable without the need for public funding
To build, commission and maintain a fully
operational waste to energy system without the
need for any local or national government
financing
GGII is 100 % financially responsible for the purchasing,
commission and operation of its facilities and at no stage are
local governments financially liable for the processing of
waste.
Company Background
GGII in conjunction with international partners has developed its pyrolysis technology over the last
ten years. We have exclusive rights to supply and operate waste-to-energy plants and equipment
worldwide.
Our mission is to deliver innovative, efficient, profitable and environmentally responsible solutions
that convert waste-into-fuel-into-energy and achieve zero-waste solutions for our partners. We
are a company that develops innovative solutions that solve waste problems and produce
renewable energy.
At the core of our philosophy lies the idea of zero-waste: Maximize Positive Use and Reduce &
Simplify Waste Resources. We strongly believe that modern organizations, companies and
governments need to optimize their use of resources and strike a balance between consumption,
production, energy creation, and the environment.
GGII Background
The story begins with more than ten years of research and development with our partners in
Japan. GGII and its international partners assembled a group of leading scientists and presented
the challenge: design a small-scale system capable of transforming a variety of waste streams
while using as little energy as possible and yielding ready-to-use energy products.
The technical challenges were massive; every stage of the process required unique components
and sophisticated technology. The early stages were full of challenges. Results however were
encouraging and over time the system has been modified and perfected to the forth generation,
which we have summarized in this presentation.
Current Australian Projects
Due to our emerging technology being new to the market, and its having to undergo such
extensive operational testing and evaluation, it has only recently been possible for us to approach
clients and apply for tenders. However, over the last year we have had an incredible response to
our systems and have made excellent progress such as:
GGII in conjunction with its local Australian partner, has an agreement with three local councils
within the state of Victoria to accept waste and other feedstock and to install one 20 tonnes a day
plant.
We now have an agreement in place with a major freight haulage and transportation company
(SCOTTS GROUP) to supply them with all of the green bio-diesel produced from our plants
nationally.
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An agreement in place with a number of sizable poultry growers and producers for them to supply
GGII with 2,800 tonnes of poultry litter per annum for processing into diesel at our plant in
Victoria.
Currently GGII again via its local partner is in detailed and extensive discussions with two councils
in Western Australia with a view to accepting over 20,000 tonnes of waste per year and building
commissioning and operating a number of modular plants within their jurisdiction.
Current International Project
Whilst GGII is a relatively new company, it draws upon the experience and expertise of its
international partners, who have working operational pyrolysis plants. GGII and its international
partners are working on the following projects:
Korea - More than three test plants in Korea, each using different feedstocks and technologies.
More recently, the development of ground breaking electricity only producing modular plants, which will produce, from twenty tonnes of waste, in excess of 4MW.h, but no bio-diesel.
Philippines - Working with one of the world’s largest companies, Proctor and Gamble, where our partners are installing pyrolysis plants within Proctor & Gamble’s manufacturing centres.
Samsung - GGII and its partners are currently building and operating a sewerage sludge plant in Korea to treat Samsung’s effluent factory waste (150 tonnes per day) and turn it into diesel.
GGII are in final contract negotiations to supply and build in India, starting in 2011. These plants will be operated and managed by GGII with their local partners for a period 15 plus years.
GGII Board of Directors
The board of directors currently consists of four directors: Allan Clarke, Paul McDonald, Neil Bird,
and Tony Harris
Allan Clarke (Chairman)
Allan is the Chairman and the founder of Global Green International Investments and the
Chairman of Illumin8 Corporation (USA). Allan’s background is from the project management
arena spanning 25 years on an international level and he has won multiple awards in the
construction, sales and development fields.
Allan has been actively involved with commercialising intellectual property for many years, having
commercialized his first invention more than 30 years ago. Allan is the consummate entrepreneur
with a seasoned business background and has an impressive track record of accomplishments.
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Allan’s work in third world countries with the SISHA foundation is well recognized in the Anti
human trafficking and Child exploitation in the Asia Pacific Rim. This work keeps the SISHA board
in direct contact with Governments bodies and Law enforcement agencies worldwide.
J. Neil Bird (Chief Executive Officer)
Neil has a long a successful career in a diverse range of industry. The majority of this experience
has been gained in the Global Insurance Broking industry where he has held senior executive
positions with responsibility for the management of the business with a focus on the development
of the organisation's multi- national client base.
Neil's experience has seen him working in all of the key overseas markets where he has provided
advice on risk to clients in many industries and specializing in the power industry. He brings to us
the added and very relevant experience of having lived in Asia for a number of years where he
established a commodity trading business.
Neil also has public and private company board experience and the combination of all of his
experience will assist the company with the implementation of our global growth strategy. Neil
currently resides on the advisory board of AON Risk.
Tony Harris (Director)
Tony is also a Director of Green Solutions Investments and Green Solutions Lanka Pvt Ltd. Tony has
a vast and unique array of experience in the business, government, security and community areas.
Tony was elected as a Councilor in the City of Prahran where he served as Chairman of the
Services Department, directly responsible for a $20 million budget effecting control of
departments such as Health and Regulatory Services (Traffic Officers, Heath and By-Laws Officers),
Library Services, Parks and Gardens, Community Services, Child and Infant Care.
In state politics Tony served as President of the Liberal Party's Hawksburn Branch, Prahran
Electorate Chairman and Co-chairman of the, Ethnic Services Committee. Tony was a member of
the Prahran Rotary Club for 15 years including a term in the office of President, in which he
oversaw the significant charitable work of the club.
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Paul McDonald (Associate Director, CTO)
Paul has an outstanding track record spanning over 30 years of successful innovation and
leadership in property development, asset management and engineering. Paul has demonstrated
his leadership strengths at senior level management and Board level in various Australian public
companies including Lend Lease and MAB Corporation during this period.
Paul’s ability to see the big picture, simplify the vision, set the short, medium and long term goals,
couple this with a proven success in hiring, motivation and developing good people and building
businesses from the ground up to in excess of one billion dollar multinational companies. Paul is
also a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
GGII Advisory Committee
Sigi Alexender Zidziunas
Sigi is a fellow of the institution of chemical engineers (London), a chartered chemical engineer
and a chartered scientist. He is a successful business professional with an outstanding track record
in the Chemical and water purification industries, having founded Austrachem Pty Ltd (renamed
Sunace Pty Ltd) who are leaders in manufacturing of PVC lead stabilizers and lubricants.
Sigi,s role as chairman of Essa Pty Ltd and Tamar Group Pty Ltd sees him actively involved in the
water treatment and Indoor and Outdoor Air Filtration industries as well as supplying consulting
services for the control of Legionella & decontamination chemical cleaning.
Sigi has over 20 years of experience in working throughout the Asia region and formed a joint
venture with “PT Tamarindo Utama” which specialises in negotiations with Chinese and German
companies for the introduction of Vapor recovery units for petrol loading stations throughout
China and Indonesia, The Indonesian J/V company also specialises in, Oil Field Chemicals,
hydrocarbon refrigerant gasses, oil spill chemicals and equipment, industrial waste water, medical
waste and sewerage treatment plants.
Associate Professor Sankar Bhattacharya
B. Eng, Jadavpur University, India, 1981 (University Medal, ranked first)M. Eng, Asian Institute of
Technology, Bangkok, 1988Ph.D, University of Newcastle, Australia,1995Diploma in
Management, Melbourne Business School, 2002 (part-time)
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Associations and Collaborations
Research and Development
Research and development is preformed at our operational plant with our Korean partners in
conjunction with Monash University.
Monash University is an international, research-active university with extensive, modern facilities
and home to a range of undergraduate and research degrees. Its interests span the whole
materials field – with expertise in metals and alloys, biomaterials and tissue engineering, nano-
materials, polymers, ceramics, composites, corrosion, advanced materials characterization and
materials modeling.
On behalf of GGII and its international partners, Monash University performs the following tasks:
advises the company of the process to convert the bio-char into activated carbon
advises the company of the catalyst to convert the kerosene grade bio-diesel into a higher
grade of fuel
advises the company of any thermo-chemical advances to our technology.
Environment and Ecology
GGII has teamed up with Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), which is one of the worlds leading planning,
environment and infrastructure firms.
Worldwide, PB’s work spans national building projects in transport, power, renewable energy,
urban development, water, and resources and industry. Their comprehensive service to GGII
includes strategic consulting, environmental studies, design, government approvals, regulations
and standards.
PB also provides GGII with a range of integrated services that aim to maintain or improve
ecological values, while offering sustainable solutions to ecological constraints.
Together, we understand state and federal environmental legislation and we understand the
environmental protection challenges that business and governments face.
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Why Global Green International Investments
Benefits of Our Technology
When comparing our capacities to our competitors, the benefits of choosing GGII pyrolysis are:
no requirement to sort waste prior to delivery to our facility, saving the government both
manpower and financial resources
our state-of-the-art technology has no toxic air emissions, and is remarkably more efficient
than existing waste-to-energy technologies
by redirecting waste that already exists, we significantly reduce methane and CO2
emissions into the atmosphere
the waste feedstock used in our operations does not compete with agricultural
commodities for land that could be used to grow food products
compared to several other renewable energy sources that are intermittent by nature, our
plants can be operated around the clock during all seasons
our plants result in high yields of liquid fuels, which helps to reduce landfill
our technology is advanced and proven with an exemplary health, safety and
environmental record.
Competitive Advantages
The following are competitive advantages that differentiate GGII pyrolysis from other
technologies:
Unlike bio-digesters, we utilize an active process that is able to continuously process waste.
This results in a constant production of high value fuels. In addition, we have designed our
system to maximize the use of the produced heat and the process by-products.
Unlike landfills with gas extraction technologies, our process utilizes the entire energy
potential of the waste stream therefore eliminating the requirement for landfill. In
addition, such technologies still have the waste buried, and therefore do not eliminate the
requirement for landfill.
Unlike incinerators, our advanced technology results in a minimal amount of CO2 and
other gases. Our process emits no toxic gases and maximizes the use of the waste stream.
Most if not all other solutions require the sorting of waste as they cannot process all the
waste in one process. Our system eliminates this and therefore saves time and money.
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Conclusion
GGII is confident that the proposed zero-waste strategy will maximize the waste potential at no
cost to local or national governments and will provide them with a long-term solution to their
needs and requirements. We sincerely hope to be considered a long-term partner and to be
afforded the opportunity to enter into a mutually beneficial relationship. We are available to
answer any questions and look forward to discussing this opportunity further.
GLOBAL GREEN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
8 Marina Boulevard # 05-02
Marina Bay Financial Centre – Tower 1
Singapore 018981