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Quadrise: Valkor update

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Summary by 6ix AI

Quadrise Plc, which makes replacement fuels and biofuels for shipping and heavy industry, received a heavy sweet oil sample from the pilot plant of Valkor Technologies LLC, its project partner in Utah, USA, at its Essex research facility. Testing has begun, and MSAR and bioMSAR emulsions, Quadrise's emulsion fuel and biofuel products, have been formulated using the sample.

Key details

  • Further optimisation work on the emulsions is planned during the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • Valkor told Quadrise it expects to pay US$300,000 of the outstanding US$950,000 site licence fee balance by the end of October 2026, and confirmed this payment does not depend on completing any fundraising. The remaining US$650,000 is expected to be paid when Valkor completes its ongoing fundraising process in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • Valkor says drilling has begun at two pilot wells at its Asphalt Ridge project and site installation for its 500 barrels per day oil sands pilot plant is underway, with production targeted to start during the first quarter of 2027.
  • Valkor is preparing a broader development programme at the site, with multi-million dollar project finance expected to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2026. The two companies have begun joint preparations to market MSAR and bioMSAR opportunities in Utah.
  • Quadrise continues preparing to deploy its 600 barrels per day Multifuel Manufacturing Unit and related equipment in Utah, with shipment and on-site mobilisation planned after it receives the outstanding licence fee balance.

What’s still pending

  • The US$300,000 payment is expected by the end of October 2026 but has not yet been made.
  • The remaining US$650,000 is expected to be paid on completion of Valkor's fundraising, expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • Shipment of the Multifuel Manufacturing Unit to Utah is planned to follow receipt of the outstanding licence fee balance.
  • Production at Valkor's pilot plant is targeted to start during the first quarter of 2027, and Valkor's project finance is expected, not yet concluded.

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Quadrise PLC
15 October 2026
 

15 October 2026

Quadrise Plc
("Quadrise" or the "Company")

Valkor update

Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), the manufacturer of lower cost, lower emission, replacement fuels and biofuels for shipping and heavy industry, provides an update on its project with Valkor Technologies LLC ("Valkor") in Utah, USA.

A representative heavy sweet oil sample from Valkor's pilot plant has been received at the Quadrise Research Facility ("QRF") in Essex. Testing has commenced and both MSAR® and bioMSAR™ emulsions have been successfully formulated using the sample. Further optimisation work is planned during Q4 2026.

Valkor has advised the Company that progress continues at its Asphalt Ridge project. Drilling has commenced at two pilot wells and site installation works for Valkor's 500 barrels per day oil sands pilot plant are underway, with production targeted to commence during Q1 2027. Valkor is also progressing preparations for a broader development programme to support future production growth at the site, with multi-million dollar project finance expected to conclude in Q4 2026.

Joint preparations for marketing of MSAR® and bioMSAR™ opportunities in Utah are underway.

Valkor has further advised the Company that it expects to pay US$300,000 of the outstanding US$950,000 site licence fee balance by the end of October 2026. Valkor has confirmed that this payment is not dependent upon the completion of any fundraising. The remaining US$650,000 balance is expected to be paid upon completion of Valkor's ongoing fundraising process in Q4 2026.

Preparations for deployment of Quadrise's 600 barrels per day Multifuel Manufacturing Unit ("MMU") and associated equipment in Utah continue. Shipment and mobilisation on site are planned following receipt of the outstanding licence fee balance.

For further information please contact:

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Quadrise Plc

+44 (0)20 7031 7321

Andy Morrison, Chairman

Peter Borup, Chief Executive Officer

Jason Miles, Chief Technology Officer

Nominated Adviser

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited

+44 (0)20 7220 0500

Ben Jeynes

George Lawson

Joint Brokers

Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited

+44 (0)20 7408 4090

Toby Gibbs, Harry Davies-Ball (Corporate Advisory)

Fiona Conroy (Corporate Broking)

VSA Capital Limited

Andrew Raca (Corporate Finance)

Andrew Monk (Corporate Broking)

+44 (0)20 3005 5000

Public & Investor Relations

Tavistock Communications (Financial PR & IR)

Simon Hudson

Nick Elwes

Saskia Sizen

+44 (0) 20 7920 3150

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR") and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR

About Quadrise

Quadrise is the supplier of MSAR® and bioMSAR™ emulsion technology, fuels and biofuels, providing innovative solutions to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions today for clients in the global shipping, power generation, industrial and refining industries. Learn more at: www.quadrise.com

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