Delorean to construct SA bioenergy project

Bioenergy developer Delorean Corporation has given the go ahead to proceed with the construction of its’ SA1 bioenergy project in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia.

Construction will commence with early site work and ordering of long lead items prior to the end of December, 2024.

The SA1 bioenergy plant (pictured) is located in the Northern Adelaide Food Park in Edinburgh Parks on land owned by Delorean.

Stage 1 of the project will process 70,000 tonnes per annum of organic waste streams for the nominal production of up to 210 TJ per annum of renewable natural gas (biomethane) exported to the gas network.

The company estimates a 15-month construction time to completion of commissioning in Q3 FY2026, with revenues from acceptance of organic waste and first renewable biomethane injected into the gas network within approximately 12 months or late Q2 FY2026.

The SA1 project is Delorean’s first 100 percent owned build, own, operate (BOO) project, though the company has constructed and is operating three facilities in SA, Western Australia and New Zealand for third parties.

It is currently constructing its fourth and largest facility for Yarra Valley Water in Victoria.

Delorean told investors: “Start of construction on the SA1 project is a major milestone for the company, underpinning the strategy to transform Delorean into a major energy infrastructure owner and operator generating revenues from organic waste management, renewable gas and environmental credits, with ability to further optimise with revenues from other byproducts.”

The SA1 project is the first in the company’s planned rollout of BOO bioenergy projects including its VIC1, NSW1 under an MOU with building products manufacturer Brickworks, and QLD1.

The The SA1 green gas to mains facility is located 20 minutes north of Adelaide and will process commercial and municipal organic waste.

Delorean is funding the project principally with Tanarra Restructuring Partners through the provision of a 3-year term corporate finance facility package of up to $30 million.

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