eCombustible Energy Receives $11.2 Million Strategic Investment in Connection with entry into a $500 Million Follow-On Contract with Pamesa Group for eCombustible’s hydrogen-based fuel supply in Spain
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Contract Term is 10 Years
Miami, FL – April 5, 2022 – eCombustible Energy LLC, an innovator and provider of customizable hydrogen-based fuel for thermal industrial applications, has received an $11.2 million strategic investment as well as signed a follow-on contract with Pamesa Grupo Empresarial, S.L. (“Pamesa”), one of Europe’s largest ceramic tile producers, to increase the use of eCombustible fuel at their ceramic products factories in Spain. eCombustible Energy’s contract with Pamesa has a term of 10 years and anticipated revenues of over $500 million.
Pamesa Group is a Spanish industrial group dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of ceramic products, atomized clays, chemicals and energy commercialization that meet its customers’ needs, ensuring excellent quality, design and price. The Company sells its products in over 150 countries worldwide.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pamesa is increasing a previous commercial order to replace natural gas consumption with the supply of eCombustible fuel from the company’s patented fuel supply modules, and in conjunction has made a $11.2 million direct equity investment into eCombustible Energy.
eCombustible is designed for large-scale, thermal combustion processes such as those used in mining operations, metals manufacturing, food and beverage production, hospitality services, chemical plants, cement production and all other heat-intensive processes like tile making. eCombustible Energy is building and will install, own and operate its fuel production modules on site at customer locations under long-term fuel supply agreements.
“Pamesa is one of the largest consumers of natural gas in Spain, and one of the top five in Europe, making their operations an ideal location to introduce our patented fuel supply modules in the region,” said Jorge Arevalo, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of eCombustible Energy. “As one of the top five tile producers in the world, Pamesa has taken a leading role in its industry’s efforts to adopt a clean energy alternative to manufacture ceramic products, at a competitive and predictable cost considering the volatile price of Natural Gas and market uncertainty.”
Pamesa is looking to meet the environmental requirements of the European Union, which has committed to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 55% by 2030. eCombustible expects fuel sales to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Pamesa Grupo Empresarial President Fernando Roig added: “Using alternative fuels to help our planet is important to Pamesa and our clients. We believe our investment and contract with eCombustible will help us reach our sustainability goals while continuing to provide excellent ceramic products at competitive prices.”
About Pamesa Group
Pamesa Group has been dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution and commercialization of ceramic wall and floor tiles since 1972. With digital technology now fully integrated in the firm, we provide ceramic tile solutions in a fusion of the most up-to-date and functional aesthetics to create environments that stand out for their exquisite quality, evoking the perfect balance between innovation and nature. For more information visit www.pamesa.com.
About eCombustible
Founded in 2010 by Miami-based entrepreneur and investor Jorge Arevalo, eCombustible Energy offers a long-term fuel supply solution that is designed to provide the world’s most fossil-fuel dependent industries with a fuel that is carbon-free, cost-competitive, and requires little to no modification to existing customer equipment. The efficacy of its hydrogen-based fuel, eCombustible, has been validated through testing and independent assessments by third-party engineering firms. For more information visit www.ecombustible.com.
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