Partners with SGL Group for its HPA Project
Perth, June 5, 2015 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Altech Chemicals Limited (Altech/the Company) (
ASX:ATC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with SGL Group ("SGL") as its partner for the supply and installation of the Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) gas generation, absorption, recovery and scrubbing plants for it's high purity alumina (HPA) project.
Highlights
- Memorandum of Understanding with SGL Group as HCl system supplier
- Leading global expertise in materials and equipment for extreme environments
- Strengthens the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) team
The recovery, regeneration and concentration of hydrochloric acid are important steps in numerous processes in the Company's HPA plant. SGL is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials. It has a comprehensive portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers and composites. The company is a worldwide leading premium technology provider for chemical and related industry process systems, equipment (e.g. heat exchangers, columns) and after sales services. SGL`s focus is on engineering advanced and sustainable solutions based on high-tech materials for challenging applications.
Commenting on the appointment of SGL by the Company, Altech's Managing Director, Iggy Tan explained: "our strategy to appoint key equipment and plant suppliers at this stage of the HPA project will enhance the overall design. Specifically, SGL are the experts in the recovery, regeneration and concentration of hydrochloric acid which is an integral part of our process. This will ultimately position the Company for a rapid transition to final detailed design, long lead item procurement and the commencement of construction following the completion of the BFS."
About Altech Batteries Ltd
Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS ("Fraunhofer") to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns.
The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech's land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market.
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