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Dominovas Signs MoU for Gas Supply in South Africa

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Dominovas Energy Corp. has come to terms and agreement with Egoli Gas of South Africa. The two firms have signed a MoU that will ensure the delivery of a steady and reliable supply of natural gas to Dominovas for the operation of its RUBICON™ Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) System.

This supply and delivery of natural gas will service not only the RUBICON™ demonstration unit at the University of Johannesburg, but additionally the anticipated units throughout Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dominovas, having come to the realization of the logistical and supply obstacles with the previously planned use of LPG, has worked relentlessly over the last few months to secure a sustainable, economical, and available fuel source that fully supports the logistics necessary for seamless and efficient delivery of natural gas. The collaboration with Egoli Gas will provide Dominovas Energy with the gas supply required for the continual operation of the RUBICON in South Africa. Allowing the company to continue the scheduled launch of its next phase of the demonstration project’s development for delivery, installation, and operation of RUBICON at the University of Johannesburg.

During the coming months, Egoli Gas will complete the infrastructure necessary to support a dedicated natural gas pipeline, as well as place meters at the designated termination point for the operation of the RUBICON on the campus at the University of Johannesburg. Egoli Gas expects that the installation will be complete and ready for operational use 1 April of 2017. The MOU creates a framework for Egoli Gas and Dominovas Energy to work in collaboration to demonstrate the benefits of effective natural gas use and will also set the stage for the long-term relationship between Dominovas Energy and Egoli Gas. The companies will work in partnership on additional multi-MW scale projects within the Egoli Gas footprint within Johannesburg proper, with anticipation of an expanded footprint throughout the country.


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