Majority-owned joint venture begins biomass-powered steam operations at dairy facility in South Africa, with right of first refusal on future projects
Dublin, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) ("Fusion Fuel" or the "Company"), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering, advisory, and utility solutions, today announced that Biosteam Energy (Proprietary) Limited ("BioSteam Energy"), the Company's majority-owned joint venture has completed installation and commissioning and commenced commercial operations for its first biomass-powered industrial steam project at a well-established dairy facility in South Africa. This project is expected to generate approximately $0.7 million in annual revenue with further potential projects in the pipeline.
Developed in partnership with Alien Fuel (Proprietary) Limited ("Alien Fuel"), the project establishes Fusion Fuel's first operations in Southern Africa. The system replaces a fossil-fuel-based steam generation process with a biomass alternative, and is expected to reduce the facility's carbon footprint while enabling the generation of carbon credits through landfill avoidance and fuel-switching benefits.
Under the terms of the joint venture, Fusion Fuel holds a 51% interest in BioSteam Energy and has a right of first refusal on future projects developed by or offered to Alien Fuel or its related entities within the scope of the joint venture's business.
"This project represents an important step in executing our strategy to deploy scalable, revenue-generating and carbon-reducing energy solutions for transitioning industries," said Frederico Figueira de Chaves, CEO of Fusion Fuel. "Importantly, BioSteam Energy began producing steam on May 1st, marking the commencement of initial operations at the project. With a right of first refusal on Alien Fuel's in-scope future projects, BioSteam Energy provides a foundation for potential growth as demand for industrial decarbonization continues to develop."
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Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) provides integrated energy engineering, distribution, and green hydrogen solutions through its Al Shola Gas, BrightHy Solutions, and BioSteam Energy platforms. With operations spanning LPG supply to hydrogen and bio-steam solutions, the Company supports decarbonization across industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. For more information, please visit www.fusion-fuel.eu.
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