ASX-listed Kinetiko Energy has successfully demonstrated its ability to produce gas-to-power (GtP) from an onshore natural gas resource at its Amersfoort project in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Kinetiko is focused on developing energy transition solutions for South Africa by commercializing advanced shallow conventional gas projects in the Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have become the pioneers of onshore GtP from a local, conventional source, which represents another significant milestone for the company, establishing it as a proven solution within the energy mix planned to alleviate South Africa’s energy crisis,” said Kinetiko CEO Nick de Blocq.
Earlier this month, natural gas from the Korhaan-1 well at the Amersfoort project was used to power a 12-cylinder gas generator, capable of producing 1.2 MW of output. This generator was connected to a newly built gas train.
Kinetiko collaborated with FFS Refiners for the GtP demonstration, sharing costs and resources. During the flow periods, the calibrated gas quality meter recorded close to 99% methane and 1% nitrogen.
Following this successful demonstration, Kinetiko and its partners plan to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production field.
The company aims to expand the Korhaan cluster, which currently includes five wells, into an LNG production cluster with about 30 wells. This expansion will be carried out under a joint venture with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa.
This achievement marks a significant step forward in Kinetiko’s efforts to provide sustainable energy solutions and address South Africa’s ongoing energy challenges.
