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BIOTECHWORKS-H2 and Elsahal Group: A Green Initiative in Nigeria

On November 5, 2025, BIOTECHWORKS-H2, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, formally entered into a strategic partnership with Elsahal Group Ltd., a major conglomerate based in Nigeria. This partnership revolves around the innovative Waste-to-Hydrogen project known as 'ZERO WASTE'. The initial phase will kick off in Kano State, with plans to process 3,500 tons of waste daily, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rationale Behind the Partnership

As Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria's population exceeds 200 million and is grappling with rapid urbanization, leading to increased waste production. Unfortunately, the necessary infrastructure for waste management has not kept pace. Kano State serves as Nigeria's largest commercial and industrial hub in the North, home to around 14 million people, and faces severe challenges in waste disposal and energy supply.

Elsahal Group brings to the table its subsidiary, Sahal Power and Renewable Energy Ltd., which focuses on energy and infrastructure projects within Nigeria. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allows both companies to leverage BIOTECHWORKS-H2's cutting-edge waste hydrogenation technology and their advanced digital traceability platform, REBORN, to jointly expand the ZERO WASTE model throughout Nigeria and eventually across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Project Details

Kano Project Overview

• - Processing Capacity: 3,500 tons per day
• - Location: Kano State, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• - Model: Large urban-scale initiative
• - Geographical Expansion: Nationwide in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan nations based on mutual agreement

Key Areas of Collaboration

The partnership includes several collaborative efforts, such as:

• - Conducting joint feasibility studies and waste composition assessments.
• - On-site implementation and optimization of Waste-to-Hydrogen technology and the REBORN platform.
• - Establishing investment schemes, including PPP, SPC, and blended financing.
• - Creating policy alignments with governmental agencies and regulatory authorities.
• - Facilitating technology transfer and local workforce development.
• - Granting exclusive participation rights to Elsahal Group for the development of the Waste-to-Hydrogen project in Nigeria.

Investment Considerations

Under the terms of the MOU, discussions regarding potential strategic investments from Elsahal Group into BIOTECHWORKS-H2 or related projects will be on the table. Specific investment conditions will be defined through due diligence and additional investment agreements.

Future Schedule

• - Within six months post-MOU: Aim to finalize joint development agreements (JDA) and investment agreements (EIA).
• - MOU Validity: Two years, subject to automatic renewal.

Future Outlook

As stated by BIOTECHWORKS-H2 CEO Akihide Nishikawa, the goal is to transform Africa's waste into energy efficiently. He emphasized the need for genuine circular economies in Africa, seeking to prevent the continent from becoming a graveyard for developed nations' greenwashing initiatives. This collaboration with Elsahal Group represents a significant first step toward that vision.

With the Kano project poised to become the largest undertaking for BIOTECHWORKS-H2, this initiative is expected to accelerate the deployment of the ZERO WASTE model across Sub-Saharan Africa.

About BIOTECHWORKS-H2

Founded on July 5, 2023, BIOTECHWORKS-H2 is committed to achieving Zero Waste through its innovative technology, turning organic waste into high-purity hydrogen via advanced pre-treatment and IoT platforms. Their vision involves constructing a carbon-neutral world that ensures transparency in circular economies, allowing for comprehensive traceability and compliance with CSR reporting.

About Elsahal Group Ltd.

Based in Nigeria, Elsahal Group comprises various enterprises focusing on renewable energy and infrastructure development, showcasing a commitment to advancing sustainable projects within the region.

For further insights into this promising collaboration, interested parties can reach out to BIOTECHWORKS-H2's public relations at [email protected].