Our History

Drawn together by the desire to transition away from crude oil-derived fuels to a locally produced, greener and more cost effective alternative…

The history of PolaireTech

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Before 2016

Gasconsult LNG

Gasconsult Limited in the United Kingdom is a liquefied natural gas technology and project development company. Gasconsult developed the Zero Refrigeration based LNG technology (ZR-LNG).

This innovative, patented breakthrough has received a number of awards.

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2016

OTC and the Botswana feasibility study

OTC and Gasconsult partnered in 2016. Together the team won a competition run by InnovateUK to complete pre-feasibility studies for a 60 ktpa Coal Bed Methane based LNG plant in Botswana (Gasconsult and OTC) and a floating LNG study (Gasconsult and CBI)​.  These plants were based on the ZR-LNG technology.

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2018

60ktpa plant proved feasible

The pre-feasibility study for the 60 ktpa Botswana CBM field development and LNG plant yielded a positive result –  the concept was shown to be feasible.​

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2019

OTC and SAIYL Joint Venture

2019 OTC and SAIYL entered into discussions to jointly develop modular LNG plant offerings. The partners signed a MOU early 2020​ and decided to develop 5 ktpa and 60 ktpa options.  The joint venture was named “PolaireTech”.

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2020

Product development

In March PolaireTech commenced with the detailed development of the two modular options:​

  • Licensing agreement with Gasconsult; Technical development (PFD’s, P&ID’s, Datasheets, plant layouts, Capex, Opex)​
  • Engagements with OEM’s and subject matter experts ​
  • Economic evaluations; Identification of gas sources and LNG off-takers and development funders.​

“LNG can be delivered to niche markets, replacing diesel and LPG in power generation and vehicle applications at a lower cost.”

SumishIN NAIDOO, MANAGING Director, SAIYL