Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (OTC: SYMX) and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) have announced the successful operation of the world’s first engine generator using synthesis gas or “syngas” as fuel, to be deployed in China.
The engine generator set, a 125 kW Kohler engine based on a General Motors 8.1 liter V-8 block, successfully, and repeatedly produced stabilized power. The syngas used as fuel was identical to syngas produced by the U-Gas® coal gasification technology developed by the Gas Technology Institute and licensed to SES.
“Successful operation of the generator set is a major step forward in the cost effective utilization of Synthesis Gas,” stated Timothy Vail, President and CEO. “The operation of an automotive engine as well as power production from gas created by our proprietary U-Gas® technology demonstrates the flexibility to use syngas in a wide array of applications including power generation.”
Earlier this year, SES awarded a contract to Quantum’s team to develop the world’s first syn-fuel powered generator set under a contract engineering/development program. Quantum is the industry leader in the development of automotive systems based on hydrogen fuel. The combination of SES’ knowledge of the gasification process and Quantum’s hydrogen engineering skills made the successful outcome possible.
“We are excited to have achieved this important milestone together with SES,” said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. “We strongly believe that innovative approaches, such as these synfuel power generators based on Quantum’s advanced fuel system technologies, will play an important role in the world energy market.”
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