Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) has appointed a new chief technology officer to complement the company’s CoalSwitch production in the US.
Barron Hewetson will join the AIM-listed company on 1 July 2023 from Enviva Biomass Inc, having most recently served as the company’s director of innovation and product management.
“Barron's industry experience in growing and operating commercial-scale biomass energy manufacturing businesses will be crucial as Active Energy scales up operations in North America,” the company said in a statement.
Active Energy has already been eyeing expansion opportunities in the US for its CoalSwith product, a bio fuel which can be blended with coal or used to replace other biomass sources.
This can be blended at any ratio, according to the company, and used for energy generation without requiring significant modifications for the plants in which it is burned.
“CoalSwitch [is] urgently needed by the biomass industry to address both increasing environmental demands as well as greater economic efficiencies,” Hewetson said.
“I look forward to getting to work, helping Active Energy accelerate the production of CoalSwitch, both in North America and internationally.”
Chief executive Michael Rowan added: “Active Energy needs to start planning for future product and manufacturing development.
“Barron provides unique industry expertise with a proven track record on delivery.”