Upcycling uptake grows in Africa

Ecoslops has announced the signature of a first sales contract for its Mini P2R (Scarabox). Following the signature of a letter of intent on June 24th, 2020, this contract was signed with the Cameroonian company Valtech Energy. In 2020, Valtech Energy successfully opened a MARPOL maritime oil waste reception facility in the Kribi port area, Cameroon’s new deep-water port inaugurated in 2019.

Vincent Favier, chairman and CEO of Ecoslops, stated: “We are delighted to see the development of this new technology become a reality, the initial benefit being to reduce uncontrolled used lube oil pollution in numerous countries. We are now seeing a great amount of interest in the Scarabox and are set to send out more of these units around the world. The first unit, acquired by Valtech Energy and installed in Cameroon, will serve as a showcase to the world and give a strong boost to this new activity, in tandem with the micro-refineries we develop ourselves. We are looking forward to convert the letters of intent that are signed into actual projects, and our prospect portfolio as well.

“The aim is to gradually reach a cruising speed of five to ten units installed per year within five years. Finally, we are also focusing our attention on industrialization of the Scarabox. We intend to pursue and intensify our efforts to keep construction in France by maximizing the local content in order to maintain a high level of reactivity and superlative quality in terms of performance.”

Valtech Energy sees the opportunity to improve its waste treatment capacity and intensify its production of energy products.

Delivery of the unit is anticipated in October 2021, with a start before the end of the year.

This unit will provide a genuine outlet for hazardous and polluting waste, while also supplying manufacturers with energy products.