Innovation
MSAR®, our oil-in-water emulsion technology has been tested with leading players across multiple sectors, and proven to deliver up to 9% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions compared to conventional HFO.
To complement our lower-carbon energy ambitions we are actively seeking projects that give rise to lower carbon heavy oil that is suitable for MSAR® production without having to go through carbon-intensive extraction, refining and transportation processes.
In 2021, we developed bioMSAR™, building on our original MSAR technology to incorporate biofuels. Our formulation with 40% renewable glycerine in bioMSAR™ delivers up to 30% reduction in GHG emissions compared to HFO. This is now being tested at commercial scale by our clients in the marine and industrial sectors, as biofuels currently being utilised in these sectors are likely to be scarce due to competition from the sustainable aviation and transportation fuels sectors.
Successful formulations also exist for 70% glycerine blending resulting in 50% fewer GHGs emitted than HFO.
To complement the use of renewable glycerine, we are testing the use of cellulosic sugars and pyrolytic sugars derived from waste lignocellulosic biomass, one of the most abundantly available raw material on the planet. Joint development of these opportunities are being done in conjunction with bio-technology innovators including Vertoro BV and BTG Bioliquids BV who supply the sugars.
The water-soluble sugar biofuels are difficult to blend into conventional fuels or biofuels today without the use our patented technology, hence we have a unique biofuel solution for the marine and industrial sectors.
Net-zero fuels already exist, but due to cost and availability, these are currently not feasible for adoption at scale.
Quadrise is developing a commercially-competitive net-zero fuel, ‘bioMSAR Zero’, to be ready for launch by latest 2030. This also involves the replacement of the hydrocarbon element of our fuels with a zero-carbon or even a carbon-negative substitute.
Progress is already being made in this regard through our development of bioMSAR™ using various waste biofuels.
bioMSAR Zero has the potential to disrupt the marine and industrial biofuel markets with a scalable, clean, stable, safe and cost effective net-zero ‘B100’ biofuel.
RDI at Quadrise Research Facility
Since inception, our Quadrise Research Facility (QRF) has been researching and developing ways to access cheap, accessible energy to power the world. Whether it is for heating, electricity or transport, our team of research chemists and engineers have developed innovative ways to store and transport energy. Research is an ongoing cycle of learning….and we have learned a lot. This knowledge has led us to the development of our biofuel, bioMSAR™ and beyond to carbon net zero solutions, which we expect to have ready by 2030 for the benefit of generations to come.
Our experienced research chemists and operators carry out testing and optimisation of emulsion formulations, to ensure that they meet the exacting performance specifications for our fuels. QRF is also the hub for operational and project support, with an extensive workshop to fabricate equipment used in customer trials and commercial operations.
QRF carries out research activities to support projects, enhance fuel formulations, optimise process economics and enable provision of process related guarantees. The experienced team can also remotely monitor ongoing activities and our mobile laboratory allows us to ensure every project gets off to a smooth start.