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DevelopmentFlare Gas Mitigation

OML30 Ughelli Sites - Phase 1

Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria

Timeline: Q2 2025 (18MW), Q3 2025 (25MW)

43MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningEmissions ReductionNGFCP Compliance

First phase deployment at OML30 Ughelli gas flare sites. Captures and converts wasted flare gas to electricity with 99.9% methane destruction efficiency. Part of Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP).

Technical Specifications
power:18MW (Q2 2025) + 25MW (Q3 2025)
efficiency:99.9% methane destruction
containers:BTC mining containers (600kW each)
cooling:Immersion cooling technology
Financial Highlights
revenue:$2.6M per 5MW annually
cost Per B T C:$32,640
payback Period:18-24 months
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PipelineFlare Gas Mitigation

OML30 Ughelli Sites - Phase 2 Expansion

Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria

Timeline: 2026-2027

130MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningAI/HPCGrid Supply

Major expansion phase adding 130MW of flare gas-to-power capacity. Enables transition from BTC mining to AI/HPC infrastructure and potential grid supply. Total project capacity reaches 173MW.

Technical Specifications
power:+130MW expansion capacity
total Capacity:173MW (including Phase 1)
applications:BTC mining, AI/HPC data centers, grid integration
cooling:Immersion and liquid-to-chip cooling
Financial Highlights
projected Revenue:Scalable to $67.6M annually at full capacity
btc To A I Transition:Phased migration path
guarantee Facility:20% coupon structure available
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DevelopmentRun-of-River Hydro

Little Fish Hydro Project

Little Fish River, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Timeline: 2025-2026

6.5MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningGrid SupplyRenewable Energy

Run-of-river hydroelectric facility on Little Fish River. 8-year exclusive PPA with extension options. Francis turbine technology with proven reliability.

Technical Specifications
power:6.5MW installed capacity
turbine Type:Francis turbines
dam Height:Medium head
annual Generation:~57 GWh
availability:>90%
Financial Highlights
ppa Structure:8-year exclusive + extensions
energy Cost Advantage:40% below grid rates
deployment:Modular BTC containers
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DevelopmentRun-of-River Hydro

Beenleegte Hydro Project

Beenleegte, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Timeline: 2025-2026

3.5MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningRenewable Energy

Mid-scale hydroelectric development at Beenleegte dam site. Part of Eastern Cape renewable energy corridor with robust water flow characteristics.

Technical Specifications
power:3.5MW installed capacity
turbine Type:Francis turbines
water Flow:Consistent seasonal flow
annual Generation:~30 GWh
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PipelineRun-of-River Hydro

Grassridge Hydro Project

Grassridge, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Timeline: 2026

4MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningRenewable Energy

Strategic hydro development at Grassridge dam. Complements Eastern Cape portfolio with additional 4MW of renewable capacity for compute infrastructure.

Technical Specifications
power:4MW installed capacity
turbine Type:Francis turbines
dam Type:Run-of-river
annual Generation:~35 GWh
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DevelopmentMulti-Site Hydro

KwaZulu Natal Hydro Portfolio

Multiple Sites, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Timeline: 2025-2026

5.95MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningRenewable Energy

Portfolio of 5 strategic hydro sites across KwaZulu Natal: Nkwalini (2.6MW), Goedertrouw (1.5MW), Bivane (0.5MW), Mhlatuze (0.8MW), and Pongolapoort (0.55MW). Distributed generation model.

Technical Specifications
total Power:5.95MW across 5 sites
sites:
Nkwalini: 2.6MW
Goedertrouw: 1.5MW
Bivane: 0.5MW
Mhlatuze: 0.8MW
Pongolapoort: 0.55MW
turbine Type:Francis turbines (various)
deployment:Modular container approach
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DevelopmentMulti-Site Hydro

Mpumalanga Hydro Portfolio

Multiple Sites, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Timeline: 2025-2027

4.27MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
BTC MiningRenewable Energy

Portfolio of 4 hydro sites in Mpumalanga province: Jericho (1.8MW), Morgenstond (0.9MW), Vygeboom (0.77MW), and Westoe (0.8MW). Strategic positioning near industrial corridors.

Technical Specifications
total Power:4.27MW across 4 sites
sites:
Jericho: 1.8MW
Morgenstond: 0.9MW
Vygeboom: 0.77MW
Westoe: 0.8MW
turbine Type:Francis turbines (various)
proximity:Near Johannesburg-Durban corridor
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PlanningGrid-Powered Data Center

Abu Dhabi Data Center

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Timeline: Phased: 10MW (2026), 48MW (2027+)

10MW / 48MW
Total Capacity
Applications:
AI/HPCBTC MiningCo-location

Strategic Middle East data center facility in Abu Dhabi. Phased deployment starting with 10MW, expandable to 48MW. Focus on AI/HPC workloads with liquid cooling technology.

Technical Specifications
phase1:10MW initial deployment
phase2:48MW full build-out
cooling:Liquid-to-chip cooling (2000kW containers)
architecture:NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD compatible
pue:< 1.1 target
Financial Highlights
colocation Revenue:$184/kW/month
projected Revenue:$441.6M over 10 years (48MW)
ai Workloads:Priority focus
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255MW+
Total Pipeline Capacity
173MW
Nigeria Flare Gas
24.2MW
South Africa Hydro
58MW
UAE Data Center

Regional Project Breakdown

Nigeria

  • • OML30 Ughelli Phase 1: 43MW (2025)
  • • OML30 Ughelli Phase 2: 130MW (2026-27)
  • • Total: 173MW flare gas capacity
  • • Applications: BTC mining, AI/HPC, grid supply

South Africa

  • • Eastern Cape: 14MW (3 sites)
  • • KwaZulu Natal: 5.95MW (5 sites)
  • • Mpumalanga: 4.27MW (4 sites)
  • • Total: 24.22MW hydro capacity

UAE

  • • Abu Dhabi Phase 1: 10MW (2026)
  • • Abu Dhabi Phase 2: 48MW (2027+)
  • • Total: 58MW data center capacity
  • • Focus: AI/HPC co-location

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