Within this Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) there is a spotlight on reducing the cost-of-living crisis. SoualiGas aims to support this reduction by transforming energetic “waste” materials into electricity or fuels and selling these commodities at a fixed (stable) price point below the current market value. This reduction in cost can reduce the cost-of-living burden.

A target within this SDG is to reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution, and contamination. As SoualiGas aims to remedy the landfill situation as well as incoming waste streams, our work directly reduces the release of hazardous chemicals, prevents further water and soil pollution, and aims to restore the environment in the area.

Here, the aim is to improve water quality by reducing pollution and eliminating the dumping of hazardous chemicals and materials. SoualiGas views all waste as valuable resources and thus wishes to transform and reuse these materials for the benefit of the island. This keeps waste chemicals and materials out of our waters and our environment.

A huge motivator for the creation of SoualiGas was to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy. While electricity production from waste syngas may not seem to be a “green” solution, it in fact diverts landfill methane from the atmosphere, reduces fuel imports, and generates electricity at a cheaper price with a lower CO2 footprint than the status-quo.

The process of waste-gasification produces two product streams: syngas production and solids. The syngas can be used to produce fuels, energy, hydrogen, and fertilizer. The solids can consist of various (precious) metals, pure carbon, and glass. These commodities have value and SoualiGas will require local partners and businesses who can make the most out of these materials.

Gasification is a sustainable, low impact method to deal with waste. It produces quality materials for industry and can become considered a vital infrastructure asset to the island. With a near-zero CO2 footprint and the ability to inspire spin-off businesses for solid and gas commodities, SoualiGas also has the ability to scale and support other islands in the region in this united fight.

As alluded to in previous goals, responsible consumption and production is one of the core tenets of SoualiGas. By transforming waste into useful products, the island can become its own producer of goods. This grants the island some time to reform and implement methods for responsible consumption. Our aim is to be a vital part of the Circular Economy that will be built.

As climate changes increases the frequency and strength of storms, SoualiGas’ systems stand ready to deal with the aftermath of such storms. Additionally, with gasification being a CO2 reducing process, we are not only ready to deal with the consequences of climate change, we are actively trying to reduce climate change.

By gasifying waste, we prevent major chemical and material waste streams from ever entering our ponds, lagoons, seas, and oceans. We also believe that by producing affordable energy from waste, we encourage our communities to dispose of waste properly as it has a direct impact on the cost-of-living of each individual.

Our long-term aim is to remove, or at a minimum, reduce the impact of the landfill on the terrestrial environment. By doing so, we ensure that biodiversity can recover in the affected area, and that life on the island improves for all its inhabitants, human or not.