michael fichardt, sub161 - virtual gas pipeline solutions
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Michael Fichardt, Sub161 delivered the presentation at IMM’s Mozambique Coal Conference 2013. The IMM’s Mozambique Coal conference features a comprehensive program which discusses the latest mining developments, assesses the way forward for the country’s crucial port and rail progress and examines Mozambican Government policies and the investment opportunities. For more information about the event, please visit: http://www.immevents.com/mozambiqueconferenceTRANSCRIPT
July 2013
Virtual Gas Pipeline Solutions
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Sub161 introduction
� Provides cost-effective, environmentally-friendly Natural Gas solutions to users of diesel and
other crude-based fuels for power generation
� Business model centres around delivering Natural Gas to areas not supported by gas pipeline
infrastructure
� Significantly cheaper than standard diesel and 25% less carbon emissions
� Using conventional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
technologies
� Plants designed for flexible mobile solutions without jeopardising plant efficiency
� Principals are Nathan Mitchell (Chairman) and Angus Karoll (CEO) who have 20 year track
records of success in energy and related businesses
� Very experienced team with deep financial, commercial, technical and operational skills
� Sub 161 is developing projects in Australia, Tanzania, doing due diligence in Nigeria, and
Ghana
� Looking for opportunities in Mozambique
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Operating through vertically integrated entities, Mitchell Group assimilates knowledge and leverages off existing
specialised capabilities in the coal and energy industry to add value to projects.
Mitchell Group Holdings (MGH) is an Australian
company that provides corporate services to the
Mitchell Group of companies.
The Group operates at a global level through
entities that specialise in the development and
operation of port infrastructure, the delivery of
unconventional energy outcomes, and the hire
of drilling-related equipment.
Mitchell Ports specialises in the identification, development and
operation of flexible marine solutions to provide export capacity
for the resource sector.
ME targets coal resources that are stranded by geological,
geographic or commercial conditions. Through innovative clean
gas extraction or coal conversion technologies, Mitchell Energy
turns stranded coal into economically recoverable energy.
MDI is a specialist production and exploration drilling contractor.
With over 40 years experience in the resource industry, MDI is an
internally recognised expert in CBM, CMM and UCG.
MEH is a niche operator specialising in hiring Triplex Mud
Pumps, Drilling Rigs, Compressors and Lighting Towers in
Australia and abroad.
With Mitchell Group as a major shareholder, Sub161 is able to leverage off the Mitchell Group experience and capabilities
in setting up and managing large international projects
Subsidiary of Mitchell Group
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Delivering greener, smarter & faster energy solutions around the world
Mitchell Group has been working in foreign countries for over 10 years and has set up and developed a number of
international projects.
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Virtual pipeline solution
GAS SUPPLY GAS PROCESSING
TRANSPORTATION
POWER SITESPOWER GENERATION
� Natural gas sourced from gas supplier � Natural gas compressed into CNG or
liquefied LNG at the gas processing facility
� Land transportation via truck using
specialised trailers, supplied by Sub
161
� LNG regasified or CNG decompressed
at the customer site ready for use
� Natural gas is used for power
generation and supplied to the
customer under take-or-pay
agreements
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Sub161 – opportunities for customers
2013 – Convert Power Generation (CNG or LNG)
� Bi-fuel conversion of diesel generators or end of life replacement with
gas sets at mine site
� Delivery of CNG or LNG infrastructure to the mine sites
� Capex will depend on generation equipment and estimates to install bi-
fuel kits on the generator
� Lower maintenance costs
� CO2 reduction – green/clean/reduction in footprint
� 100% of mine locomotives converted to run on up to 95% gas
� Maximising emissions reduction, fuel efficiencies and delivering further
fuel and carbon cost savings
2014 – Convert Locomotives (LNG)
� Mine haul truck fleets are able to be converted to run on gas (conversion
at 95% not available until 2017), 60% conversion is currently available
� Maximising emissions reduction, fuel efficiencies and delivering further
fuel and carbon cost savings
� Regardless of pipelines getting to the mines, there will always be a need
for LNG at site for mine haul trucks in the future
2017 – Convert Mine Haul Trucks (LNG)
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Tanzanian project
� Phase I of project source gas from an onshore gas well
� Initially bring 6mmscf/d of stranded gas on stream
� Enough for 25MW of power generation
� Gas delivered to customers in Dar es Salaam
� Initial CNG to test flow rates and commercial viability
of the gas well
� Phase 2 will see a small scale LNG facility built
� gas to be delivered to areas in the interior of
Tanzania, including Mwanza, Dodoma and Songea
� Customers will include remote power generation sites
and mining companies
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Western Australian project
� Sub 161 is currently developing its WA Project
� Gas for the plant will be sourced from one of the
largest gas supplier in WA
� Up to 15TJ/d of gas as will be compressed and
delivered to customers within 250km of the facility
� Gas transported to end customer using quad road
trains
� Gas is used as a diesel substitute for up to 50MW of
power generation allowing the customers a 30% cost
saving and reduces the CO2 emissions by up to 27%
Storage
System
From
Mother
Station
CNG
Trailer
Decant
PanelCompressor
Customer
facilities
Gas
Supply
Inlet Gas
DryerCompressor(s)
Buffer
Storage
Trailer Fill
Panels
CNG
Trailers
To the
Daughter
Station
Customer Site
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Eastern Australia project
� Sub161 together with the Mitchell Group is providing a full gas pre-
drainage and distribution solution
- Mitchell Group providing field development plan and drilling
management and services
- Sub161 providing all equipment required to compress and
transport gas to market
� Sub161 will have a gas sale and purchase agreement to take gas on an “as
available” basis with the coal mining company
� Sub161 has sized the plant within a range to minimise any flaring of gas
while maintaining the ability to take peak gas flow from wells
� Coal mine provides the gas gathering system to the Sub161 facility
� Sub161 plant and equipment located at the mine site and includes a truck
loading area and road access for semi trailers
� Gas is transported by truck to Sub161 customers
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Sub161 – opportunities in Mozambique
Connect onshore stranded natural gas to market
� Replicate model from projects being developed in Tanzania and
Australia
� Connect gas fields with the market through Sub 161 virtual
pipeline model
� Capture CBM from coal fields
� Build a small scale liquefaction facility
� LNG to power mine haul vehicles
� LNG to fuel locomotives
� Transport LNG for remote power generation
Connect Coal Bed Methane to market
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Contact details
Michael Fichardt
Business Development Manager Africa
Cell (SA): +27 761880519
Cell (TZ): +255 756 373 305
Email: [email protected]