Technological Innovation

ROARR Energy™ invests in continuous research with our partners and developers to stay at the forefront of waste-to-energy technologies. Our commitment to innovation ensures optimal efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and cost-effective solutions for our clients. ROARR Energy™ has secured a global sales-and-marketing agreement with Technotherm, a South African engineering company, for its Pyrolysis processing. ROARR Energy™ has also secured international exclusivity for using Technotherm’s technology for all the projects in the Project Development pipeline. Due to the following critical criteria, we have selected Technotherm as a strategic technology provider.  The safety and environmental protection aspects of its technologies.  Their ability to produce highly desirable products with an apparent market demand.  Their ability to produce these products at scale, as well as the scalability of plants.

Waste to Energy Products

The pyrolysis process stands out for its remarkable versatility in converting various waste streams into many high-value products, demonstrating a significant stride in sustainable waste management and resource recovery. By thermally decomposing organic materials without oxygen, pyrolysis can transform a wide range of waste materials – from biomass and plastic waste to used tires – into valuable commodities. Products such as syngas and bio-oil emerge as versatile energy sources, potentially substituting conventional fossil fuels and feeding into the chemical industry as raw materials. Biochar, another by-product, helps enhance soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to agricultural productivity and climate change mitigation. Furthermore, the refining of pyrolysis outputs broadens the spectrum of end-products. For instance, naphtha and light fuel oil distilled from pyrolysis oil serve as vital inputs in the petrochemical industry, while heavy fuel oil finds use in industrial power generation. Activated carbon, derived from refining biochar, plays a critical role in environmental remediation, and carbon black, obtained from decomposing tires, is essential in manufacturing and the rubber industries. Even niche by-products from these processes, such as wood vinegar and elementary sulphur, find applications in agriculture and industrial manufacturing. The multifaceted nature of pyrolysis, complemented by various refining processes, underscores its role in waste valorisation and reflects its alignment with the principles of circular economy, turning waste into wealth while addressing environmental concerns.

Each processing plant’s products depend mainly on the available feedstock and market demands.

As part of the initial feasibility study for each plant, a detailed chemical analysis is performed to

determine the different product yields.

Environmental Stewardship

We understand the importance of responsible and sustainable business practices. ROARR Energy™ aligns with the COP international initiatives and is dedicated to minimising carbon footprint and promoting environmental stewardship through waste-to-energy initiatives. Our clients could access “Green Bond” discounts based on our implementations’ international adherence to green technology.

Our Team

The ROARR Energy™ consists of highly talented professional and entrepreneurial individuals. The key members of the team are:

Hermias Hendrikse BSc TD PRM

Hermias’ professional experience includes the following significant projects:

  • PM on establishing the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank for the royal family.
  • Location leader and office manager for Ernst & Young Management Consulting (Abu Dhabi).
  • Negotiations and acquisition of 4 family-owned banks and two insurance companies for Byblos Bank, Beirut, Lebanon.  Team leader (Support Services) for acquiring Pakistan Telecom Company by Etisalat.
  • Program Director for the establishment of Canar, the second operator, in Sudan  Acquisition advisor for tower-sharing negotiations between the Tunisian government and private operators.
  • M&A advisor to Tanzanian Reserve Bank for acquisition of technology service provider entity.
  • Client Partner at DETECON International, managing numerous management consulting engagements.

Dr. Sjoerd Alkema MBA(UK), MIBA, PPRE, Ph.D.

Dr. Sjoerd Alkema is a serial entrepreneur and business mentor with excellent leadership roles in the corporate world (agriculture), illustrated in his positions with Sidi Parani, BothaRoodt/Marco/Green Network Market Agents and GROW Market Agents (R2bn turnover) as Chief Commercial Officer. For the last five years, Sjoerd specialised in financing international businesses from USD 5m to USD 250m. He is the Executive Director of ROARR Energy (Pty) Ltd and the Executive Director of Agri Value Channel (Pty) Ltd (t/a AVCfin). He has an extensive professional global network. He is a published author and Chair of IntroRevival (NPC).

Jannie de Beer BSc, MBA

Jannie de Beer has 35 years of experience in the corporate world. He started in the Systems Development domain at Sasol and did Business Development and New product development at Business Connection, Datacentrix, Power10 and ROARR-advisory. His primary focus is building, evaluating, and managing Investment cases for large corporate clients.

Jannie is keenly interested in the economic value added of technology and its optimisation. He also holds BSc and MBA degrees.

Address: 323 Boundary Road, Walker’s Fruit Farms, Walkerville, Midvaal, Gauteng, South Africa  

Phone: +27 79 839 7991

Email: Sjoerd.alkema@roarr.energy or avcfin@gmail.com

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