Stolt-Nielsen Limited Acquires Stake in Alternative Energy Start-Up
LONDON, March 3, 2011 - Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today
that it has acquired through one of its subsidiaries a non-controlling interest
in Seaweed Energy Solutions AS ("SES"), an alternative energy start-up focused
on the development of bioethanol and biogas production from the sustainable
large-scale cultivation of seaweed.
Founded in 2006, SES holds a patent for the Seaweed Carrier, the first structure
to allow the cultivation of seaweed on an industrial scale that is essential for
creating the biomass required for the production of biofuels, without consuming
scarce resources such as fresh water and arable land.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Commenting on the investment, CEO Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen said "The propulsion of
our entire fleet is based on petroleum. Â The raw material for many of our
cargoes is petroleum. I feel it is our duty, as well as being in our interest,
to help develop alternative sources of energy and raw materials. Â Through our
experience as shipowners and fish farmers, we know a lot about the sea and wish
to put that knowledge to work helping to make seaweed such a source."
For additional information please contact:
Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen
Chief Financial Officer
UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8972
j.engelhardtsen@stolt.com
Jens F. Grüner-Hegge
VP Corporate Finance
UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8985
j.gruner-hegge@stolt.com
About Stolt-Nielsen Limited
Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL or the "Company") is a leading global provider of
integrated transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils,
acids, and other specialty liquids through its three largest business divisions,
Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers. Stolt Sea Farm
produces and markets high quality turbot, sole, sturgeon, and caviar. Stolt-
Nielsen Gas transports liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with its fleet of very
large gas carriers (VLGCs). Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock
Exchange.
About Seaweed Energy Solutions AS
SES is an alternative energy start-up focusing on large scale cultivation of
seaweed to be used primarily for energy purposes. SES has operations in Norway
and Portugal. SES's funding includes grants from the Research Council of Norway
and Innovation Norway. Please visit www.seaweedenergysolutions.com for more
information.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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