RFC Ambrian formed Hadean in collaboration with CSIRO to commercialise their advances in tubular Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOE) technology. This cutting-edge technology can produce hydrogen with 30 per cent less electricity and help to decarbonise heavy industry. RFC Ambrian’s expertise in commercialisation of technology ventures has set Hadean on a path to continue resource sharing with CSIRO and IP integration to maximise the value and flexibility of the technology.
Solid Oxide Electrolysis utilises waste industrial heat, common in industrial processes, to substitute the electrical energy required to split water or CO2 molecules. Hadean’s novel cell chemistry and tubular cell structure is a departure from conventional SOE systems, and potentially overcomes the challenges of conventional SOE systems. The materials are low cost and readily available, reducing Hadean’s reliance on international supply chains and increasingly scarce critical minerals.
To learn more about Hadean please visit their website here.
In April 2023, RFC Ambrian was delighted to announce the launch of MRead Limited, a venture formed with CSIRO for the purposes of advancing commercial application of Magnetic Resonance (MR) technology in the global explosives and drug detection industry.
MRead successfully completed an oversubscribed seed raise with ASX-listed Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) joining as a cornerstone investor. Codan is a ~A$2bn company specialising in the manufacture of communications and metal detection equipment with a global operations base and distribution into 150 countries.
To learn more about MRead please visit their website here.
Precise mine control. Lower environmental impact. NextOre’s world-leading bulk ore sensing and sorting technology enables both.
Building upon the successful partnership which resulted in Chrysos Corporation, in 2017 CSIRO invited RFC Ambrian to help commercialise another disruptive technology for the mining industry. A high speed magnetic resonance (MR) sensor coupled with a computer-controlled diverter enables bulk sorting of ore shortly after mine face extraction. RFC Ambrian co-founded, advised, and incubated NextOre, the company formed to bring this exciting technology to market.
NextOre has successfully proved its technology on multiple operating mine sites and is now rolling out units on a commercial basis to global operations of significant scale.
To learn more about NextOre please visit their website here.
In November 2024, we announced the launch of FPR Energy, a venture we established in collaboration with CSIRO to commercialise next generation Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology. This innovative particle-based system delivers ultra-high temperatures of up to 1200°C, offering scalable, renewable heat and power solutions for industrial decarbonisation.
FPR Energy was delighted to welcome Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., a global leader in innovative energy systems as a founding investor. The technical expertise, global experience and networks of CSIRO and Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. will strongly position FPR Energy for future success, to address industrial heat and power needs, particularly in mining and heavy manufacturing sectors.
To learn more about FPR Energy please visit their website here.
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