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Skive is on track for Proof-of-Concept around year end

Skive is on track for Proof-of-Concept around year end

The upgrade of Quantafuel’s Skive plant is progressing as communicated in the Q3 2021 report. We are now starting hot commissioning, followed by feeding of plastics in mid-December and the targeted Proof-of-Concept (PoC) around year end.
As communicated in the third quarter report, the turnaround of Quantafuel’s Skive plant is now transitioning into hot commissioning, followed by feeding of pla

Production started at Quantafuel’s new recycling line in  Kristiansund

Production started at Quantafuel’s new recycling line in Kristiansund

With a strong demand for high-quality recycled plastic material, Quantafuel is pleased to report that we have completed the new sorting line and are on track with the expansion of our recycling plant in Kristiansund. We have successfully been feeding plastic in the new sorting line since mid-November.
Quantafuel’s recycling plant in Kristiansund has now completed its new 20,000 tonnes per year

Skive progress on track for full production capability

Skive progress on track for full production capability

Today, Quantafuel released its third quarter report, a quarter focusing on Skive improvements and preparation for the ongoing upgrade work, leading the way to Proof-of-Concept and full production capability around year end. In addition, notable progress has been made on the project pipeline in preparation for roll-out.

“We are pleased to report that the Skive turnaround is on track. We have

Lars Rosenløv appointed new CEO of Quantafuel

Lars Rosenløv appointed new CEO of Quantafuel

Lars Rosenløv has been appointed the new CEO of Quantafuel, starting November 1st, 2021.
“I am pleased to announce that Lars Rosenløv has accepted the position as CEO of Quantafuel,” says Ann-Christin Andersen, Chair of the Board.
Lars Rosenløv (53) is a Danish citizen with 30 years of industrial experience from the process industry in Equinor ASA (previously Statoil ASA). He has held execu

Prof De Chen, NTNU; Dr Kumar Ranjan Rout, R&D Director QF; Erik Fareid, Sr Chemical Recycling Specialist, QF; Prof Jens-Petter Andreassen, HOD, Dept of Chemical Engineering, NTNU, Dr Christian Lach, CCO, QF, Lars Erik Fareid, VP R&D, QF

Quantafuel and NTNU partner up and establish an Innovation Hub

Together, Quantafuel and NTNU aim to further develop the chemical recycling of plastics waste and create new technology solutions to reduce CO2 emissions.

Today, Quantafuel is pleased to announce a new partnership with Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s (NTNU) Department of Chemical Engineering and the establishment of a new Innovation Hub named “Chemical Conversion of Waste”.

An artist’s impression of the proposed Quantafuel Sunderland plant.

Quantafuel expands into the UK to help solve plastic waste problem


Norwegian recycling specialist Quantafuel has announced plans to expand into the UK with processing plants that create high value products from low value plastic waste.
Quantafuel’s first plant in the UK is planned for Sunderland, in north east England, which, subject to planning approval, could be up and running in a few years.
Quantafuel transforms plastic waste into sustainable produ

Quantafuel confirms Skive timeline towards full production capability

Quantafuel confirms Skive timeline towards full production capability

Quantafuel’s Skive plant moves steadily towards commercial production by running each of the operational lines at high load for three to five days at a time, proving the technical capability of our process and systems. In mid Q4 2021, the Skive plant will undergo upgrades allowing for stable, long-term commercial production.
The latest developments at Skive prove Quantafuel’s capability to recy

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Quantafuel, Gen2 Energy og Skagerak Energi med grønt initiativ på Slagentangen

I en intensjonsavtale stiller partene seg i fellesskap bak planene om en grønn industripark på Slagentangen i Vestfold. Hovedformålet med Slagentangen Green Energy Park er å fremskynde overgangen til et grønt lavkarbonsamfunn og fremme sirkulærøkonomi ved å erstatte dagens olje- og gassrelaterte industri på stedet med grønn industri.
I dag opererer Esso et oljeraffineri på området. Nedskalering

Conversion of convertible loan

Quantafuel is delighted to inform that BASF has converted its convertible loan into shares.
Reference is made to the EUR 10,000,000 convertible loan resolved by the Board of Directors of Quantafuel ASA ("Quantafuel") on 7 October 2019 pursuant to the authorisation of the general meeting on the same date, and subscribed by BASF.
Quantafuel has received notice from BASF that BASF exercises i

Quantafuel køber en grund til deres fabrik i Esbjerg

Quantafuel køber en grund til deres fabrik i Esbjerg

Quantafuel har i dag fornøjelsen at kunne offentliggøre købet af en grund på godt 58.000 m2 med mulighed for at købe yderligere godt 48.000 m2 i Esbjerg. Her planlægger Quantafuel at bygge et af de største plastaffaldssorteringsanlæg i Europa, som også bliver det første af sin slags i Danmark.
"Efter en grundig screening efter en passende placering i Danmark besluttede vi os for grunden i Esbj

Artist's impression of Quantafuel's Esbjerg plant

Quantafuel purchases a site for its Esbjerg plant

Today, Quantafuel is pleased to announce the purchase of a 14.5-acre site, with an option to purchase an additional 12 acres, in Esbjerg, Denmark. Here, Quantafuel plans to build one of the biggest plastic waste sorting plants in Europe, which also will be the first of its kind in Denmark.
“After a thorough screening for a suitable location in Denmark, we decided on the property in Esbjerg. The

Quantafuel’s Kjetil Bøhn steps down as CEO

The CEO of Quantafuel ASA (“Quantafuel”), Kjetil Bøhn, has informed the board that he will step down from his position as CEO. As the company is now in a new phase, the board and Kjetil Bøhn have over time had an ongoing process planning the company’s future management structure, opening up for a more industrial leader.
Quantafuel has initiated a process to recruit a new CEO and in the interi

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