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  1. Zak Mir talks to Sath Ganesarajah, CEO of Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd

    3 DAYS AGO

    Zak Mir talks to Sath Ganesarajah, CEO of Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd

    Zak Mir talks to Sath Ganesarajah, CEO of Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd (BMV), as the gold streaming, mining and treasury company confirmed that Frank Amato and Hernán M. Yellati have been appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect. Frank Amato will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, while Hernán M. Yellati has been appointed Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd has strengthened its board with the appointment of Frank Amato and Hernán M. Yellati as Non-Executive Directors, in a move aimed at enhancing governance and strategic oversight. Amato will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, while Yellati takes on the role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. In addition, Board Advisors Darron Giddens and John Webb will participate in Audit Committee meetings, with Webb also appointed to chair a newly established Conflicts Committee. The changes are designed to bolster the company’s governance framework as it continues to execute its growth strategy. Sath Ganesarajah, Chief Executive Officer of BMV, said: "We are delighted to formally welcome Frank and Hernán to the Board. They bring significant experience across financial markets, macroeconomic strategy and emerging technologies, which will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy. "I look forward to working closely with them and our Advisory Board to further strengthen governance, enhance strategic oversight and drive the business forward. Their leadership of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee respectively will play an important role in supporting the Company's long-term objectives and delivering value for shareholders." About Bluebird Mining Ventures LtdBluebird Mining Ventures (LSE: BMV) is a gold streaming, mining and treasury company. The Company's mission is to build and manage a gold-backed treasury through streaming agreements, providing investors with exposure to physical gold without the operational risk of mining. BMV focuses on streams from producing assets within the ore concentrate to bullion value chain. Its investments secure multi-year flows of gold that can be recycled into new transactions. This model enables scalable exposure to gold without capital expenditure, or execution risks.  Drawing on its heritage in gold, BMV combines the stability of physical bullion with the benefits of a scalable, disciplined business model. With a focus on prudent capital allocation and treasury management, BMV aims to deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders. For more information, please visit: www.bmvbtc.com

    8 min
  2. Zak Mir talks to Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director, TMT Investments

    6 DAYS AGO

    Zak Mir talks to Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director, TMT Investments

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  3. Zak Mir talks to Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director, TMT Investments

    6 DAYS AGO

    Zak Mir talks to Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director, TMT Investments

    Zak Mir talks to Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director, TMT Investments, in the wake of the venture capital company investing in high-growth technology companies, announcing its audited final results for the year ended 31 December 2025. TMT Investments PLC has reported a strong set of audited results for 2025, marked by a return to profitability and growth in asset value. Net Asset Value (NAV) per share increased to $7.13, up from $6.55 the previous year, with total NAV rising to $220.8 million. The company delivered a profit of $16.6 million, a significant turnaround from a $2.2 million loss in 2024, supported in part by gains from investments, including a notable uplift from its stake in Scale AI. Investment activity slowed during the year, with $1.5 million deployed compared to $5.9 million in 2024, while $5.5 million was realised through disposals and dividends. TMT also completed a $1.7 million share buyback programme, and ended the year with $5.0 million in cash, maintaining liquidity for future opportunities. Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director of TMT, commented:"In 2025, TMT's net asset value increased 8.9%, mainly as a result of the significant positive currency exchange impact on the Company's Pound Sterling and Euro-denominated investments and the continued growth of TMT's investment in Scentbird. This was a period of continuing macroeconomic and political instability, as well as of subdued venture capital, IPO, and M&A activity outside the AI segment. TMT's portfolio benefited from positive revaluations of seven of its investee companies (Bolt, Scentbird, Global Work AI, Spin.ai, Scale AI, Rhino, and Whizz), which have been partly offset by full and partial write-downs in the value of nine of the Company's investments (Backblaze, Mobilo, SOAX, MTL Financial, Prodly, Sonic Jobs, Aurabeat, Qumata, and Go X), in line with TMT's highly prudent valuation approach. The majority of TMT's portfolio companies continue to demonstrate good business progress and have adapted well to the challenges of the current environment. Despite reduced revenue growth rates for some investees in this environment, many of them have managed to reach either profitability or positive operating cash flow levels. TMT successfully disposed of partial stakes in some of its portfolio companies (most notably, Backblaze and Bolt) at NAV-enhancing valuation levels. Given the continued high level of market uncertainty and volatility in 2025, TMT maintained its cautious investment approach during the period, and made only four new and follow-on investments. Two new companies were added to TMT's portfolio, Spendbase Inc. and Leasy Holdings Limited. In 2025, TMT's shares often traded at a 60%+ discount to NAV, and at this valuation it was hard for management to identify a better investment opportunity than TMT's current investment portfolio itself. Accordingly, the Company successfully completed a share buyback programme, in which a total of 651,688 TMT shares were bought at a weighted average price of US$2.65 per share for a total consideration of US$1,729,657. With no financial debt and strong cash reserves, TMT is well positioned to not only ride out the current market volatility, but also to continue making investments and realising full and partial disposals when the right opportunities present themselves. We look forward to keeping shareholders updated on relevant developments in due course."

    11 min
  4. Zak Mir talks to Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia

    21 MAR

    Zak Mir talks to Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia

    Zak Mir talks to Howard White, Chairman Hydrogen Utopia, in the wake of a report in the Financial Times, regarding airlines scrambling to source aviation fuel. Hydrogen Utopia and the “all bases are loaded” case for sustainable aviation fuel Airlines do not just worry about fares and demand. They worry about fuel. And when geopolitical tensions flare up, contingency planning starts quickly, including new approaches to aviation fuel supply. That is the context Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia, uses to frame today’s opportunity: rather than treating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a niche ideal, he argues it should be treated as a practical, supply-secure alternative that can withstand disruption. Why airline fuel shortages matter more than you think Recent reporting has highlighted how airlines can be hit hard by fuel shortages and price shocks tied to geopolitical events. The headlines are blunt: airlines draw up contingency plans when jet fuel supply becomes uncertain, and disruptions can translate into very large financial impacts. The underlying lesson is simple. When supply chains rely too heavily on a narrow set of locations and traditional production routes, the entire system becomes more fragile. In that environment, “strategy” is not a slogan. It is a risk management requirement. The SAF problem: “great idea,” but can it compete on price and supply? White’s view is that many conversations about SAF stall at a single question: can it reach parity with the price of conventional jet fuel? He references a point made by a head of a major airline in discussions prior to the current crisis: SAF is welcome, but it needs to “get to par” with jet A1 pricing. White positions Hydrogen Utopia’s approach as a direct response to that pricing pressure. He describes a SAF cost around $200 versus jet A1 at roughly $175 at the time of his comments, suggesting the “parity” goal is closer than many assume. “All bases are loaded”: a contra perspective on where Hydrogen Utopia is positioned White describes the market as myopic. In his framing, people see Saudi Arabia and immediately assume that everything becomes risky. His counterpoint is that the region is unlikely to disappear, and the strategic need for resilient fuel supply and internal investment only increases under stress. He also reframes the location question. Traditional SAF pathways often require facilities and supply chains that are vulnerable to targeted disruptions. He argues Hydrogen Utopia’s model is more flexible because it is modular and can be deployed in safer jurisdictions. Waste plastic as a feedstock: solving two problems at once One of the most compelling parts of the argument is feedstock availability. White’s case rests on the idea that the company does not rely on a natural resource supply chain like oil or gas. Instead, he points to mixed waste plastic, including unrecyclable plastic, as a “ubiquitous” input across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In other words: if waste plastic exists everywhere (because it is produced everywhere and often not properly managed), then production can follow demand without being trapped in one geopolitical footprint. He adds a blunt economic twist: in most countries, authorities may even pay for solutions that remove plastic waste. Hydrogen Utopia, he says, is “not going to be paying for the plastic.” That can convert waste management into a supportive revenue stream rather than a cost centre. Hydrogen at $2 a kilo: opening doors beyond SAF SAF is the headline, but White argues the technology unlocks additional markets by producing hydrogen internally at a very low stated cost: $2 per kilo. He ties this to more than one downstream opportunity: SAF production from low-carbon hydrogen pathways, aiming for a competitive price versus current methods. Urea (a major fertiliser), which White notes depends on hydrogen generated via steam methane reforming in conventional setups. He also gives a real-world example of supply pressure: Brazil being extremely short of urea due to logistics constraints. In his logic, if hydrogen is competitive, then fertiliser production becomes more scalable and less tied to the same geopolitical vulnerabilities. Why the timing could be faster than investors expect In technology markets, delays kill momentum. White pushes back on the typical “wait 2 or 3 years” expectation for development milestones. He highlights a proposed $800 million project being evaluated for funding and moving toward FID (Final Investment Decision), with Saudi Arabia timelines suggesting movement within up to 15 months. He also references the creation of a Saudi Arabia subsidiary, which he says can be used as a base for funding and execution in the region. The implication is that the company is not just discussing future potential. It is building the administrative and commercial pathway to scale. Regulatory and commercial momentum: more than one country is looking White points to ongoing engagement across the GCC during the Ramadan period, describing the process as active rather than slow. He mentions discussions and communications involving countries including: Saudi Arabia Oman United Arab Emirates Kuwait He also notes that one UAE-based company that deploys technologies across the region has begun due diligence to assess whether it should take a major involvement in SAF and other opportunities within the GCC. What partnerships and monetisation could look like The next stage, according to White, is not technology validation. It is monetisation: turning interest into financing, contracting, and commercial delivery. He frames the “game” as one where money becomes available once projects are sufficiently underwritten and funded, and he indicates that this is the direction of travel after a period of embedded regional work and corporate validation through public announcements. The bottom line: diversification that is strategic, scalable, and disruption-resistant White’s core thesis is that the current climate is reinforcing a shift in thinking: Airlines and fuel markets need reliability under geopolitical pressure. SAF should not only be sustainable, but also commercially viable. Technology that can use waste plastic as feedstock offers supply flexibility because it is not a natural resource concentrated in one geography. Lower-cost hydrogen (as described) can extend the impact beyond aviation into fertiliser and other hydrogen-linked industries. In his closing sentiment, White suggests that the situation does not reduce opportunity. It increases it. One catalyst event, he implies, could accelerate the next phase of funding and momentum. For investors watching sustainable fuels, the question becomes less “is SAF needed?” and more “who can deliver it at scale, in the right places, with resilient supply and credible economics?” Hydrogen Utopia’s pitch is essentially that it has a modular route to get there.

    14 min
  5. Zak Mir talks to Paul Emmitt, CEO of Powerhouse Energy

    18 MAR

    Zak Mir talks to Paul Emmitt, CEO of Powerhouse Energy

    Zak Mir talks to Paul Emmitt, CEO of Powerhouse Energy, about recent progress at the company, including its pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low-carbon energy, and its revenue-generating engineering consulting division. They discuss PHE's proven technology, its projects and newsflow drivers. Powerhouse Energy: Turning Non‑Recyclable Waste into Low‑Carbon Energy Powerhouse Energy is positioning itself where two urgent problems intersect: mounting non‑recyclable waste and the need to decarbonise industrial energy. The company has developed an integrated waste‑to‑energy solution that converts difficult waste streams into useful products — syngas, hydrogen or power — using a robust, proven process based on a rotating kiln. What Powerhouse Energy offers At its core, Powerhouse Energy provides a technology platform and engineering capability that turns problematic waste into real value. Rather than competing with recycling, it tackles the residual fraction that typically goes to landfill or is incinerated. Key outcomes the company targets: Production of syngas that can be used for power or as a chemical feedstock Hydrogen production from syngas On‑site power to reduce reliance on grid electricity or volatile natural gas Support for corporate decarbonisation and waste management strategies How the technology works — simple and proven Powerhouse Energy’s process is a gasification system built around a rotating kiln. That configuration brings two advantages: Robustness — rotating kilns are a proven industrial technology with predictable behaviour and maintenance profiles. Flexibility — the system handles a wide range of non‑recyclable feedstocks and produces a controllable syngas stream for different downstream uses. The downstream equipment—gas cleanup, conditioning and conversion units—uses established industrial technology, which lowers technical risk for potential customers and investors. The Feedstock Testing Unit: the turning point One of the most important recent milestones was the completion of a feedstock testing unit (FTU) at the company’s Brandon site in March last year. The FTU serves several crucial purposes: It lets potential clients bring their waste and see how it performs through the process. It provides a platform for ongoing R&D and for tuning the process to specific feedstocks. It acts as a commercial proof point that the technology works at scale prior to a full build‑out. As the CEO put it succinctly: "The technology is here for people to see and see work." Commercialisation pathway and project landscape Powerhouse Energy is working across several geographies and project types, from licensing and royalties to design‑build‑operate models where it retains control of delivery. Current project highlights and opportunities include: An Australia project operating under a licensing and royalty arrangement, where the client controls the timeline and delivery. A proposed design, build and operate facility at Balamina (planning application submitted), which would allow the company to drive the project and capture engineering revenues. Active discussions in the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean for a mix of larger and smaller commercial units. Importantly, many enquiries are becoming tangible opportunities: in the past 12 months the company received roughly 50–60 enquiries and has around a dozen genuine opportunities under discussion. That pipeline is a positive signal of market interest. Why market valuation lags — and what will change it Powerhouse Energy’s market capitalisation sits around £15 million, while the global waste‑to‑energy market runs into the billions. That gap reflects the typical early‑stage dynamic: technology proven at demonstration scale must cross the commercial threshold before valuations re‑rate. The decisive inflection point will be a signed contract for the first commercial unit. That could be: The Australia project concluding financial due diligence and executing the contract A smaller commercial unit (2.5–10 tonnes per day) sold to a customer to prove on‑site commercial operation Obtaining a first commercial order validates technology, starts revenue recognition and reduces perceived risk for future customers and investors. The company is open to creative commercial structures to overcome the "nobody wants to be first" problem, including moving or deploying the FTU to a partner site as a demonstration of commerciality. What to watch next For anyone tracking the company, the next major newsflow drivers are clear: Execution of the first commercial contract — Australia or a smaller pilot commercial unit. Planning approval and progression of the Balamina design‑build‑operate project. Closing one of the mid‑sized international opportunities in Europe, the Middle East or the Caribbean. Deployment options for the FTU to accelerate commercial proofs and client acceptance. Where Powerhouse Energy sits in the energy transition There is sometimes a binary narrative that only electrification and “100% renewable” solutions are green. In practice, the waste problem persists and requires pragmatic, low‑carbon solutions. Powerhouse Energy is not positioned as a replacement for recycling but as a complementary pathway: it deals with materials that would otherwise be landfilled or poorly controlled incinerated. By turning that residual waste into syngas or hydrogen, the company helps organisations meet waste management targets, reduce fossil fuel dependence for site power and advance decarbonisation strategies in industries where waste remains an intractable problem. Summary Powerhouse Energy has moved from concept to demonstrable technology. With a functioning feedstock testing unit, a growing pipeline of enquiries and concrete projects under discussion, the company’s next milestone is commercial traction — a signed first unit. When that happens, it will mark the transition from technology validation to revenue generation and should materially change market perception. For organisations wrestling with non‑recyclable waste and industrial decarbonisation, Powerhouse Energy offers a pragmatic, proven route to convert waste into useful, low‑carbon energy streams.

    10 min
  6. Zak Mir spoke to Sam Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of Great Southern Copper

    12 MAR

    Zak Mir spoke to Sam Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of Great Southern Copper

    We caught up with Sam Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of Great Southern Copper (LON: GSCU), this week after the company announced the partial assay results of Hole CNG25-DD042 (DD042) recently received for its Phase III drilling programme at the Cerro Negro prospect, part of the Especularita Project. Highlights:·    Hole CNG25-DD042 tested the interpreted southern extension of Lens 2 some 300m along trend from the Mostaza mine ·   The hole intersected multiple zones or lenses of base and precious metals mineralisation including significant intercepts ·    An upper Pb-Zn-Ag rich silica breccia zone includes grades up to 22.4g/t Ag, 1.9% Pb and 0.34% Zn similar to the mineralisation identified in the hanging-wall to Lens 2 ·    DD-042 results extends the Mostaza system to over 400m of strike  length with mineralisation open to the south ·    Pb and Zn rich intervals add further evidence of a complex multiphase stacked system ·    Results pending for final diamond holes and all RC drill holes ·    Planning for fully funded Phase IV resource and exploration drilling is in progress ·    GSC holds option to 100% of the Cerro Negro project including the Mostaza mine ·    Project located at low elevation with excellent access to mining-related infrastructure Sam Garrett, Chief Executive Officer of Great Southern Copper, said: “These latest results for step-out hole DD042 continue to demonstrate the strong growth potential of the Mostaza copper-silver discovery. Intersecting mineralisation at this distance from the historic workings provides further evidence that the Mostaza Fault Zone hosts a much broader mineralised footprint than originally recognised and emphasises the significant exploration upside still to be tested along this emerging trend. “Importantly, the presence of significant Pb and Zn mineralisation in DD042 within an upper silica-sulphide breccia zone underlain by high-grade chalcocite-clay mineralisation is consistent with the deposit architecture recognised below the Mostaza mine, reinforcing the exciting proposition that this represents a potential extension of the Mostaza Lens 2 trend towards the south. “Exploration work to date has already traced mineralisation and alteration signatures for over two kilometres of the Mostaza Fault Zone, and this latest step-out hole is another important confirmation that the system remains open and continues to grow. “Planning for our fully funded Phase IV drilling campaign is underway and will focus on in-fill drilling of Lens 2 between the Mostaza mine and the mineralisation intersected in holes DD07 and DD042, as well as additional step-out drilling aimed to extend the Lens 2 mineralisation trend further south along the Mostaza Fault Zone.  In addition, we look forward to continuing to test the broader potential of the Cerro Negro system.”

    9 min
  7. Zak Mir talks to Fulcrum Metals CEO on reprocessing strategy and TR1 activity

    6 FEB

    Zak Mir talks to Fulcrum Metals CEO on reprocessing strategy and TR1 activity

    In this interview, Zak Mir speaks with Fulcrum Metals CEO Ryan Mee about the company’s progress in reprocessing a legacy gold mine in Canada, recent TR1 filings showing increased investor activity, and what lies ahead for the company.Fulcrum has boosted gold recovery from around 59% to over 70%, now also recovering silver, using a zero-cyanide, zero-waste process with six-hour leach times. Recent drilling has lifted gold-equivalent grades by 8% to 0.7 g/t, supporting a mineral resource estimate expected in early 2026.Fulcrum Metals has quietly been reshaping its story: moving from a conventional explorer to a technology‑led developer focused on recovering gold and critical minerals from historic tailings. Recent test results, shareholder activity and a tightening register have put the company on the map. Here’s what matters and why this transition could be significant for the company and the wider mining sector.Mining Indaba in Cape Town - from Feb 9–12.Fulcrum Metals’ senior management will be in Cape Town from February 9–12 for the Mining Indaba conference. If you’d like to meet and learn more about our environmentally friendly tailings reprocessing strategy, please get in touch.Why the pivot to tailings mattersTailings projects tap previously mined material rather than digging new pits. That has three immediate advantages: Lower environmental footprint — using existing material reduces disturbance and can avoid new land clearances. Faster access to ounces — infrastructure and mineral concentrations are already known, which shortens timelines. Opportunity to recover multiple metals — tailings often contain not only gold but also silver and critical elements that were not recovered economically in the past. The Extrakt technology: cleaner, simpler, scalable Fulcrum has partnered with a proprietary process referred to as Extrakt. The core claims are simple but powerful: a single process that is zero cyanide and zero waste, capable of recovering gold alongside valuable co‑products such as tellurium, gallium and silver.  Located in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. Part of the Teck-Hughes historic gold mine. Milled circa 9.6 million tonnes of ore and produced circa 3.7 million ounces of gold between 1917 and 1968. Project consists of 7 mining claims over 112 hectares Working with Extrakt to use its technology to sustainability extract gold from the Teck-Hughes' tailings. Early bench testing delivered initial gold recoveries around 59%. More recent Phase 3 testwork has produced results in excess of 70% for both gold and silver, with further optimisation underway. In addition, extended leach testing is targeting critical minerals such as tellurium and gallium — potentially transforming the economics by increasing the project’s gold‑equivalent grade. Phase 3 and the rise of co‑products Phase 3 is the pivotal study for Fulcrum. The company has already flagged preliminary Phase 3 results and expects further announcements in the near term. Key takeaways: Higher recoveries — movement from ~59% to +70% indicates the process is maturing. Co‑product potential — tellurium, gallium and silver could materially boost gold‑equivalent grades and project NPV. Zero cyanide, zero waste — if the claims hold at scale, this could be a disruptive environmental and permitting advantage. Market response and share register dynamics The market has noticed the progress. Share price momentum pushed the company near one‑year highs and produced notable insider and institutional activity. Several TR1 filings showed increases from investors including Metals One, Nick Nugent and Ian Bagnell, amounting to just over 26% combined. Directors retain roughly 19% of the register, tightening ownership and aligning incentives. At the time of reporting, the stock was up about 30.51% year‑to‑date, with a market capitalisation of around £11.09m. That performance suggests growing investor appetite for technology‑driven, lower‑impact resource plays. Valuation perspective and upside potential The company’s projects host an estimated 200,000 ounces of gold. Using a bullish gold price reference quoted by management (~US$5,000/oz at the time), the in‑situ metal value can look large on paper. That said, there are important caveats: Resource estimates need to be converted into economic reserves. Process performance at bench scale must be proven in pilot and commercial operations. Recovery of co‑products and their marketability will materially influence economics. In short: the combination of a credible resource base plus a potentially disruptive extraction method creates meaningful upside if the technology scales and regulatory, permitting and commercial hurdles are cleared. What to watch next Phase 3 final results — confirmation of sustained >70% recoveries and consistent co‑product yields. Pilot test plans — announcement of pilot or demonstration plant timelines and budgets. Commercial agreements — off‑take, offtake partnerships for co‑products, or licensing deals for the Extract process. Register movements — further institutional interest or increased insider holdings that signal confidence. Bottom line Fulcrum Metals is positioning itself as more than a gold explorer. By combining tailings assets with a zero‑cyanide extraction method and the prospect of multiple recoverable metals, the company is aiming to offer a cleaner, faster route to value. The next tranche of Phase 3 results and any pilot‑scale confirmations will be the most important value inflection points to watch.

    6 min
  8. Zak Mir in conversation with Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia

    28 JAN

    Zak Mir in conversation with Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia

    Zak Mir caught up with Howard White, Chairman of Hydrogen Utopia, to discuss the company’s strategy and progress in the fast-evolving hydrogen and clean energy space. The company pioneering leader in converting non-recyclable mixed waste plastics, tyres, and hazardous waste materials into hydrogen and carbon-free fuels, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Saudi Investment Recycling Company (“SIRC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A practical route from waste plastics to sustainable aviation fuel Hydrogen Utopia has taken a major step forward with a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The agreement frames a clear industrial pathway: convert non-recyclable mixed waste plastics, tyres and hazardous wastes into syngas, turn that syngas into hydrogen, and then use a Fischer-Tropsch route to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Why this matters Several factors make this announcement strategically important. First, the technology that Hydrogen Utopia deploys is already commercial at scale in the United States and elsewhere, removing the usual "pilot" uncertainty. Second, the supply chain in Saudi Arabia and the backing of state investment structures create a rapid route to large-scale deployment. Third, SAF is set to be in structural shortage for years as regulations and airline decarbonisation commitments push demand far ahead of current supply. There will be a shortage of SAF for the next 20 or 30 years. How the process works The core steps are straightforward: Feedstock: non-recyclable mixed plastics, tyres, hazardous wastes and potentially landfill-mined material. Thermal conversion: Hydrogen Utopia’s melter system produces a very clean syngas stream. Hydrogen production: the syngas is used to extract hydrogen and a carbon monoxide stream suitable for downstream synthesis. Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: CO and hydrogen are converted into long-chain hydrocarbons which are upgraded to kerosene-grade SAF. A critical technical advantage is the exceptionally clean syngas produced by the melter. Cleaner gas reduces catalyst contamination in the Fischer-Tropsch process, which is a 70-year proven pathway to synthetic fuels and a preferred industrial route for high-quality SAF. Saudi support and Vision 2030 alignment The project sits squarely within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions: reducing waste, building new domestic industries and diversifying the economy. The level of enthusiasm reported from government ministries, local supply chain partners and state investment vehicles stands in contrast to the slower, more cautious approach seen in many European markets. Hydrogen Utopia emphasises that Saudi stakeholders are motivated not only by commercial returns but by national development goals. That outlook has translated into rapid progression from initial discussions to a greenlight for project development by the Public Investment Fund. Commercial and financial outlook The project team is building a business model during Ramadan with an expected internal rate of return close to 20% once finalised. Funding interest appears strong: in addition to PIF/SIRC engagement, multiple family offices and other agencies have signalled readiness to contribute to an estimated project capital requirement in the hundreds of millions of dollars. SAF typically carries a significant premium to conventional Jet A1 because of constrained supply and rising regulatory demand. Hydrogen Utopia targets a competitive production cost with a headline figure in the region of $200 per barrel, which would place the output among the cheaper SAF options globally. Scale, locations and feedstock security Practical deployment options are flexible. The chairman highlighted potential sites such as Jubail, which has suitable infrastructure. Importantly, feedstock is abundant: municipal waste streams, tyres, and legacy landfills can be tapped. Saudi authorities have even discussed the possibility of landfill mining to supply material, which would both unlock feedstock and remediate old disposal sites. The technology does not require brand-new, high-specification industrial customers. That means the solution can be exported and deployed across a wide range of countries, including developing markets that need affordable, fundable projects. The combination of a strong project IRR and state backing makes third-party financing more straightforward. Market access and offtake Offtake discussions are already feasible: PIF owns aircraft leasing and airline interests that could naturally absorb SAF volumes. Meanwhile, global aviation mandates are rising, with regulators in the EU, UK and elsewhere moving to require increasing shares of SAF in jet fuel. That regulatory tailwind is a major driver for long-term demand and supports the project’s commercial case. Why Hydrogen Utopia stands out Proven commercial pedigree — existing operational plants and a TRL9 classification reduce technical risk. Feedstock diversity — not dependent on limited biofeedstocks that constrain other SAF routes. Strategic partners — backing and interest from sovereign investment, local ministries and private capital. Exportable model — design and economics that can be replicated across the GCC and beyond. Risks and considerations Every industrial roll-out faces typical hurdles: final engineering design, securing long-term offtake contracts, refining plant siting and permits, and managing construction and operations. Market pricing of SAF will remain volatile as policy, feedstock availability and competing technologies evolve. That said, strong state support and an existing commercial track record materially lower execution risk. Where this could lead The combination of large-scale feedstock, clean syngas chemistry, an established Fischer-Tropsch route and committed capital creates a near-term pathway to SAF production at scale. If the project secures final approvals and funding as anticipated, it could become a replicable model for tackling global plastic waste while supplying a growing, high-value low-carbon fuel market. Final note Converting hard-to-recycle wastes into hydrogen and SAF is not only a strong climate and waste-management play. It is also a commercially sensible route that leverages industrial chemistry proven for decades. With strategic support and clear demand signals from aviation regulators, the coming years could see rapid scaling of projects that turn environmental liabilities into high-value, decarbonised fuels.

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