Powerhouse Energy, a waste-to-gas company, announced that its European patent application titled “Method and Apparatus for the Treatment of Waste Material” has received approval.
This moves the company closer to securing a full patent, pending the payment of the associated fee.
The company, often abbreviated as PHE, stated that the patent pertains to a unique method of controlling the heating within the thermal conversion chamber, allowing the generation of an optimal quantity of syngas.
The patent’s jurisdiction would encompass the UK, Ireland, and other European countries, the company confirmed. It also revealed ongoing discussions with numerous clients from different industries about the adoption of their patented technology.
Keith Riley, the Acting CEO of PHE, stated, “Securing the approval of our patent application is an important milestone for us in positioning Powerhouse Energy as a major innovator in the waste management industry. This crucial development not only moves us closer to fully obtaining the patent, but also enhances the value proposition we offer our clients.”
Paul Emmitt, Chief Operating Officer of PHE, commented: “We are delighted to have progressed this European patent, which will allow us to accelerate the development of commercial applications for our technology. I also see this as justification of the engineering work that has gone into getting us to this point.”
