Global Alliances

GRD Minproc

GRD Minproc is a leading engineering construction business providing high value services and specialising in the design, procurement, and construction of mineral resource and waste-to-resources projects.

GRD Minproc's process engineering and project record are internationally recognised with the successful completion of over 300 feasibility studies and 220 major design and construction projects in more than 33 countries. Its A$2.5 billion workbook continues to grow, with a strong pipeline of future projects.

Expertise gained in the design and construction of major resource plants around the world is applicable to municipal solid waste management and will ensure that Global Renewables has access to the world's best technology and construction methods. Global Renewables has contracted GRD Minproc, which was instrumental in the design of the UR-3R Process, to carry out the detailed design, construction management and commissioning of the UR-3R™ Facilities.

ISKA GmbH (ISKA)

ISKA is a subsidiary of the German power and waste management conglomerate Energie Baden Wurttemberg, and is the exclusive licence holder for the ISKA Percolation patents.

In 1999, ISKA commenced operation of its first ISKA Percolation facility in Buchen, Germany. This facility, which commenced processing around 30,000 t/a of municipal solid waste, has been expanded to 165,000 t/a. ISKA has also built a 100,000 t/a ISKA Percolation facility, which is in commercial operation in Heilbronn, Germany.

In 2000 Global Renewables entered into an alliance with ISKA that granted Global Renewables an exclusive licence to use, market and promote ISKA Percolation in Australia, New Zealand and other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. In 2005 an exclusive alliance was established specifically for the substantial market in the United Kingdom.

Since 2000, key technicians and engineers from ISKA have worked closely with GRD Minproc and Global Renewables to ensure effective technology transfer and the smooth commencement of operations at the Eastern Creek UR-3R™ Facility, Sydney.

Sorain Cecchini Techno SRL (SCT)

SCT is an Italian company with specific expertise in the separation and composting of MSW. SCT is part of the Sorain Cecchini Group, which, in its collective operations, handles and processes over 22,000 tonnes of waste per day.

SCT's specific capabilities include conception, development, testing and design of advanced MSW processing systems and design of waste treatment systems for worldwide application.

SCT has designed and built over 25 composting facilities in five countries. SCT is currently constructing facilities in France, Spain and Australia.

The SCT composting process is the result of decades of development effort in engineering compost facilities. The SCT process involves gentle turning and negative aeration of the compost in a fully enclosed and odour-controlled building. The UR-3R Process employs SCT automated composting technology as one of its core treatment processes. Both the source separated organics and the residuals waste fractions are separately composted using the SCT composting process.

WSN Environmental Solutions

WSN Environmental Solutions is a state-owned corporation with over 30 years' experience providing reliable and responsible environmental services to the greater Sydney area and beyond. Its services include:

• Kerbside collection of waste and recyclables
• Processing, recycling and recovery of resources from waste streams
• Waste disposal
• Education, advice, industry programs and other related services
• General contract and transport services related to waste.

WSN Environmental Solutions owns and operates Australia's largest and most advanced waste management network of 11 waste recycling, processing and disposal facilities.

The Eastern Creek UR-3R™ Facility is a public private partnership between Global Renewables and WSN Environmental Solutions. The Facility was built and is owned and operated by Global Renewables under contract to WSN Environmental Solutions.

Commonwealth Banking Corporation

The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia's leading providers of integrated financial services including retail, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and broking services. The Bank is one of the largest listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and is included in the Morgan Stanley Capital Global Index.

The Commonwealth Bank has provided project finance for the Eastern Creek UR-3R™ Facility.