Despite challenging times, Quantafuel has managed to keep reasonable progress in the last testing phase in Skive, and we are now running final hot commissioning of the plant. In parallel, Quantafuel is preparing for a major roll-out of capacity after start of commercial operations inDenmark . Highlights: o Skive commissioning in final stage before production start-up o Preparing roll-out of new facilities at key strategic locations o Collaboration agreement withBASF o MOU with strategic investor contemplating an equity investment o Commercial study withEquinor The Skive project is just weeks away from starting production of low-carbon products from mixed, plastic waste that will be transported toBASF inGermany and used to produce new plastic. The project has experienced further delays during Q1 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19, adding to the existing challenges related to changes and adjustments during commissioning. This has resulted in an increase in commissioning costs ofNOK 36 million compared to the preliminary 2019 figures. In accordance with the relevant accounting standards, this has been included in the audited consolidated financial statements for 2019. Following the investment agreement withBASF in Q3 2019, Quantafuel andBASF has on20 March 2020 signed a collaboration agreement which includes among others a cooperation on technology development. On 12.May 2020 , Quantafuel announced the signing of a MoU with an undisclosed strategic investor contemplating an equity investment in Quantafuel. This is a potential partner that is not within the petrochemical industry, but rather brings complimentary and ancillary business to our existing relationships, and hence will help us close the loop on chemical recycling and fasten the process of getting new legislation implemented. The agreement is signed in understanding and with the support of existing strategic investors,BASF and Vitol. We expect to present final terms and conditions for the transaction by the end of June this year. Please see the attached Q1 2020 report for the consolidated financial statements of Quantafuel. A conference call followed by Q&A will be hosted by CEOKjetil Bøhn and CFOKristian Flaten today at10:00 CET . The presentation will be held in English. Please register your attendance via the following link: http://emea.directeventreg.com/registration/6687217 For further queries, please contact: Kjetil Bøhn, CEO +91 57 38 18Kristian Flaten , CFO +47 95 09 23 22 About Quantafuel | https://quantafuel.com Quantafuel is a technology-based energy company converting waste plastics back into low-carbon synthetic oil products replacing virgin oil products. Quantafuel is establishing, operating and owning dedicated plastic-to-liquid (PtL) plants and plans to establish several plants throughoutEurope and beyond.
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