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I agree... it sure felt good to hit .30 for a little bit today..... With the right PR this will start to go to fair value and beyond IMO.....Just too good of a story.
Some Definite action today..... Those recent news coverage posts were from independent sources...Very cool and very real .
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mixed reactant fuel cell demo on mantra website:
http://www.mantraenergy.com/technologies/mixed-reactant-fuel-cell-mrfc.html
Check this out Gofor,
What do you think of this invitation:
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So they get to show off the goods during the 2010 Olympics. By then, Mantra should already be a pretty well known name. Seems like a huge promo opportunity...IMO And as you said , the word needs this technology fast..
Mantra Selected to Participate in Metro Vancouver 2010 Investment Program
Tue. September 15, 2009; Posted: 06:32 PM
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SEATTLE, Sept 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- MVTG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Mantra Venture Group Ltd. ('Mantra', OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce that it has been selected to participate in the Metro Vancouver 2010 Partnership Investment Program - an initiative by Metro Vancouver Commerce (MVC) to bring together some of the world's top business leaders during the 2010 Olympic games being held in Vancouver, British Columbia. MVC will be inviting a consortium of 50 companies from around the world for the event, including global leaders in environmental technologies, renewable energies, Ag-biotech/agri-food, green building products, financial and business services and more.
Larry Kristof, President and CEO of Mantra, comments: "We are very pleased to be one of the few companies selected by MVC to partner in the Metro Vancouver 2010 Partnership Investment Program. The 2010 Winter Olympics will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for emerging companies to be put on the world stage - and this program strategically positions us to capitalize on the opportunity. Not only will Mantra have the opportunity to strengthen relationships with current business associates in a casual yet stimulating environment, the program also offers us the chance to network with international business leaders and officials in those industries in which we are currently involved. We very much look forward the rewarding relationships that will be generated over the course of the games."
Guests of the Metro Vancouver 2010 Partnership Investment Program will be invited to participate in numerous Business-to-Business networking and brokering opportunities, combined with many unique and unforgettable Olympic experiences. Activities include the following:
- Key demonstrations of Mantra's technologies over the course of the
Games
- Receptions with government partners, host business leaders,
sponsors and guests;
- Olympic venue and city site tours, business tours, attractions;
- Meetings with officials, businesses, industry associations, key
business leaders, etc;
- Olympic events and activities, including opening and closing
events.
Mantra has selected several guest companies in which to invite to MVC's investment program, and it will be extending these invites in the coming weeks.
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About Mantra:
Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon reduction and consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly profitable and environmentally responsible investment for its shareholders.
Mantra's recent developments have resulted in many governments and leading industrial companies taking an interest in ERC. Mantra is currently in discussions regarding various grants and other support initiatives offered by international governments, as well as possible pilot projects with large industrial companies.
Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 5MV.
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Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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Mantra Energy Breaks Into Global Fuel Cell Market with Innovative New Technology
SEATTLE, Sept 10, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Mantra Venture Group Ltd. (MVTG 0.24, +0.02, +6.67%) (DE:5MV 0.14, +0.01, +6.06%) is pleased to announce that it signed a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for a Mixed Reactant Fuel Cell (MRFC) technology on September 2nd, 2009. Unlike typical fuel cells that require a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) to separate the fuel from the oxidant within the cell, MRFC is based on an innovative technology that mixes the fuel with the oxidant and eliminates the need for the expensive yet fragile membrane. As a result, Mantra anticipates a simplified and much more cost effective manufacturing process upon commercialization.
MRFC was designed by Professor Emeritus Colin Oloman in the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Under the direction of Prof. Oloman, Mantra's technical staff is currently undertaking feasibility studies on the MRFC technology - using formate as the fuel. This represents a significant opportunity for Mantra, as formate is one of the key products of ERC - the company's carbon recycling technology.
John Russell, Vice President of Technical Evaluation, noted: "While fuel cells have evolved and grown more fuel efficient and powerful over the last 10 years, they are still very much struggling to compete with conventional batteries. The MRFC technology moves outside the standard architecture, eliminating the complexity of conventional fuel cells and thus promising improved economic performance. This economic advancement may be enough for fuel cells to reach widespread adoption."
Mantra's goal in signing this agreement is to carry the technology from its present development stages through to commercialization and to establish sub-licensing agreements thereafter. MRFC is currently in the worldwide patent application process.
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About Mixed Reactant Fuel Cell (MRFC)
MRFC is a fuel cell with an unconventional architecture that eliminates the need for some operating features and components (such as the PEM) that are typically required in today's fuel cells. This simplification is expected to generate a significant economic advantage for the MRFC design. MRFC is currently in the critical stages of the patent application process, limiting the amount of technical information and specifications that can be released at this time. More information on the technology will be released shortly.
About Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon reduction and consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly profitable and, more importantly, socially and environmentally responsible investment for its shareholders.
Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol EDV 5MV.
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Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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Right on.. Plus it runs on formate which is a few steps away from formic acid.... but closer to what comes directly out of the ERC process. Talk about a slick technology!
They also say more info to come in the PR.... Awesome.
This should be a crazy month IMO. things usually pick up about now. Have a great day.
-Greener
Airplanes are huge Co2 dumpers..... like right on the ozone layer. Perhaps a solar ERC could be attached to planes of the future... or at least capture the carbon and process it after landing.... Exciting times. Mantra gives me goose bumps.
-Greener
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EPA Seeks Comments on New Information about Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is requesting comments on new information it has received about geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide. During geologic sequestration, carbon dioxide is injected underground for long-term storage. This technology can be used to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), EPA protects underground sources of drinking water from threats related to injection activities. The new information supplements the agency’s 2008 proposed rule that, if finalized, would create a new class of injection well and establish requirements under the authority of the SDWA to ensure that geologic sequestration activities do not endanger drinking water sources. The publication reviews research and data on geologic sequestration and presents an alternative the agency is considering related to the proposed injection depth requirements for carbon dioxide. In addition, the publication announces that EPA is evaluating the need for a more comprehensive regulatory framework to manage the geologic sequestration of CO2.
The agency is requesting public comments for 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
More information on geologic sequestration and how to submit comments: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/uic/wells_sequestration.html
Fierce Debate over CCS Technology
2009/01/05 By Choi, Soon-wook
The debate over the carbon capture and storage technology is becoming fierce. Some insist that it is a practical measure to reduce carbon dioxide.
But, others say that it is not a fundamental resolution without any proof for safety.
But, the Korean government is committed to the development of the carbon capture and storage technology as new growth engine, leaving possibilities for debate in Korea.
On December 31, international media outlets and industry insiders said that the carbon capture and storage technology are drawing attention from the world.
The technology helps capture carbon dioxide and store them under the ground or the sea.
In the technology, minerals are utilized as storage material for carbon dioxide.
In some cases, captured carbon dioxide are stored under the sea or the empty oil wells.
Recently, the fire power plant, particularly those with coal, are considering the introduction of the technology.
Vattenfall, a German energy company, applied the CCS technology to a fire power plant using coal, currently operating in Germany.
The International Energy Agency urged governments around the world to make $20 billion investment in the CCS technology in October. In the next month, the International CCS Research Institute led by Australia and IEA participating companies will be opened.
The technology is drawing attention as it could cut carbon emissions.
However, the opposition against the CCS technology is also growing.
Particularly the safety concern is the biggest voice. No one knows what impact will be made if a huge volume of carbon dioxide is stored under the ground or the sea.
That’s why the Science Technology advisory group of the UN does not agree with the designation of the CCS technology as the official technology for cutting green house gas emission.
Also, the economic term should be considered. McKinsey recently released an analysis report saying that the economic feasibility would decrease by 10% if coal plants are using the CCS technology.
Furthermore, the CCS technology is not the technology reducing the carbon dioxide. That’s why Green Peace and the Greens in Germany are calling the CCS technology as an illusion for the use of fossil fuel.
The Korean government is committed to the development of the CCS technology, leaving possibilities for igniting the fierce debate over the CCS technology in Korea.
The government included the CCS technology to the intensive support category for the follow-up activities of the comprehensive plan for climate change confirmed on December 24.
Kim Sang-hyub, an advisory secretary of the Presidential Office, said, “The government will nurture the CCS technology for new growth engine.”
Lee Buddle, a deputy manager of the Korea NGO’s Energy Network said, “Korea just began the development of the CCS technology.
Therefore, the in-depth discussion has not been made yet.
But, basically, the intensive support for the CCS technology is not an appropriate solution.
The CCS technology does not solve the carbon dioxide issue at all and its safety is not technically proven yet. Therefore, the debate will be triggered in Korea soon.”
Korea is not a fan of CCS
http://english.etnews.co.kr/news/detail.html?id=200901050009
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Great article Goforthebet..... Countries will be standing in line for this technology.... Good thing they are being careful with the patents. Talk to you soon,
-Greener
I hope you are right.... it seems to me that that is the way it will work. The Mantra team is super efficient and aggressive. Once all these great things are lined up and ready to go we should see some very happy faces. IMO
-Greener
It gets better too.... a Top UN official (climate scientist) is backing ambitious CO2 cuts:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hacayDuUcngLmhNkplHB5VtG5GNw
That sounds like some people who desperately need Mantra's technology on a Multi-billion dollar scale. They needed it years ago actually. Hopefully the right people will get together and strike a deal. Pumping CO2 into the ground is going to fail in all aspects....not viable even short term.
Thanks GFTB
-Greener
They have a good organized way of doing things. There should be some excitement here soon with such a great story and technology. There are so many aspects of business that can benefit from what Mantra has to offer IMO.
Have a great day
-Greener
These articles seem to suggest that Germany needs to know what to do with all that stored CO2. Mantras ERC is the only viable option that I've heard of for clean coal as it provides a stream of income. Scrubbing is money down the drain IMO.
Some more great news for the ERC
Germany Launches First Pilot CO2 Scrubber
GALWAY, IRELAND--August 27, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--RWE AG (OTC:RWEOY) (Essen, Germany) and partners have officially launched Germany's first carbon-capture pilot plant at the brown-coal-fired plant in Niederaussem, Bergheim. The pilot plant for scrubbing carbon-dioxide (CO2) from flue gas is part of RWE Power's Coal Innovation Centre, which also houses a prototype plant for pre-drying lignite, a pilot plant for integrating CO2 in algae biomass, and a REAplus high-performance scrubber for improved separation of dust and sulphur dioxide from flue gas. According to RWE, the plant is a vital step towards making cleaner coal-based power a reality. RWE is working with partners BASF SE (OTC:BASFY) (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and Linde AG (ETR:LIN) (Munich, Germany).
"Modern technologies enable us to use coal, one of the important energy sources, while at the same time meeting our climate protection goals," said Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Dr Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg. "The CO2-scrubbing plant brings us one step closer to a coal-fired power plant of the future."
The German ministry of Economics and Technology is funding 40% of the 9 million euro project, and initial tests at the pilot plant last month delivered 'promising results,' RWE claimed. The plant is capable of capturing roughly 300 kilograms of CO2 per hour from a partial flow of power station flue gases. Capture efficiency is rated at 90%. Going forward, all aspects of CO2 scrubbing will be investigated at the plant under realistic conditions. RWE expects the project to lead to the kind of full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions that European energy suppliers will need to retro-fit to existing coal- and gas-fired stations from 2020 under European Union legislation.
"The only way to really reduce CO2 is to get out of the laboratory and build large test plants in order to obtain tangible results to support climate protection," said RWE CEO Dr. Juergen Grossmann at the launch. "We need the close alliance between industry and government to advance this technology. The climate-friendly CCS technology is not only important for power station operators, but also for refineries, chemical plants, steelworks and cement factories. Industrial maturity for the technology can only be achieved through substantial financial and political support. This means we need suitable CCS legislation as quickly as possible."
Grossmann's comments reflect the disappointment of Germen energy companies, which were relying on the government to pass vital CCS legislation earlier this year. However, worried about the forthcoming elections, the German coalition government postponed the introduction of a proposed CCS law that would have created a legal framework for the rollout of CCS pilots and sped up the development of the technology. For additional information, see July 1, 2009, news article - Germany Delays Carbon-Storage Law.
Germany needs effective CCS solutions more than most other European countries, as the country generates 50% of its power from coal-fired plants and is the biggest emitter of CO2 in Europe. Without commercial-scale CCS solutions, the country faces an energy crisis as older coal-fired plants will have to be shut-down after 2020. The situation is even more pressing since the country is currently phasing out nuclear power.
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German economy minister inaugurates pilot CO2 scrubbing plant
RWE - 18/08/2009
The pilot project in North Rhine-Westphalia captures roughly 300 kilograms of CO2 per hour from a partial flow of power station flue gases and aims to develop the technology key to achieving climate-friendly power generation.
Inauguration of Germany’s first CO2 scrubbing plant: Dr Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, and Dr Juergen Ruettgers, State Premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, officially put into operation the pilot scrubbing plant for power station flue gases together with Werner Stump, Chief Executive of the Rhein-Erft District, and the Chief Executive Officers Dr Juergen Hambrecht (BASF SE), Professor Dr Wolfgang Reitzle (Linde AG) and Dr Juergen Grossmann (RWE AG) at the Coal Innovation Centre of RWE Power in Niederaussem today.
The project’s aim is to advance the development of a technology that is key to achieving climate-friendly power generation. Forty percent of the €9 million project is being financed by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Dr Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, said "Modern technologies enable us to use coal, one of the important energy sources, while at the same time meeting our climate protection goals. The CO2 scrubbing plant brings us one step closer to a ‘coal-fired power plant of the future’.”
In his words of welcome, State Premier Rüttgers stressed the importance of further optimising existing power generation technologies to support climate protection. It is the State Government’s aim to reduce CO2 emissions in North Rhine-Westphalia by 81 million tons by 2020, the Premier said. “North Rhine-Westphalia already is the No. 1 energy state in Germany. And we are set to become the No. 1 State for climate protection as well. We can get there, step by step. Together with BASF and Linde, RWE has taken such a step today.”
The first tests at the pilot plant already delivered promising results in July this year. The pilot plant is capable of capturing roughly 300 kilograms of CO2 per hour from a partial flow of power station flue gases. Capture efficiency is 90 percent. All aspects of CO2 scrubbing will be investigated at the plant under realistic conditions. In this way the companies hope to gather experience for later large-scale plants that will be retrofitted in modern coal- or gas-fired power stations from 2020.
The use of captured carbon dioxide is the subject of other research activities. The project is part of a major investment and research programme with which RWE intends to increase the environmental friendliness of power generation. “The only way to really reduce CO2 is to get out of the laboratory and build large test plants in order to obtain tangible results to support climate protection,” said RWE CEO Grossmann.
The main pillars of the RWE programme are the expansion of power generation based on renewables and the development of technology for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide. RWE Power is co-operating with the Linde Group, the industrial gases and engineering company, on process engineering for CO2 scrubbing and on scrubbing solvents with BASF, the chemicals group. The aim is to significantly reduce the energy needed to capture CO2. “To achieve economic solutions in CO2 capture, we need a sense of responsibility that goes hand in hand with technical expertise,” Reitzle underlined. “Both elements are available at the companies participating in this project. The pilot project will supply vital results for further improvements in climate protection.” Hambrecht also referred to the benefits of co-operation between the three companies: “With its recently developed solvents for CO2 scrubbing, BASF is bringing its expertise to bear in the joint pilot project with RWE Power and Linde. Today, we have come an important step closer to our common objective of developing an efficient process for more climate protection.”
Grossmann also emphasised the fundamental significance of CCS technology for Germany as an economic area. “We need the close alliance between industry and government to advance this technology.” The climate-friendly CCS technology is not only important for power station operators but also for refineries, chemical plants, steelworks and cement factories. Industrial maturity for the technology can only be achieved through substantial financial and political support, he said. Grossmann stressed the necessity to place CCS at the top of the political agenda after the parliamentary elections. “This means we need suitable CCS legislation as quickly as possible.”
The pilot plant for CO2 flue gas scrubbing is part of RWE Power’s Coal Innovation Centre. This is also where the company operates a prototype plant for pre-drying lignite, a pilot plant for integrating CO2 in algae biomass and a REAplus high-performance scrubber for improved separation of dust and sulphur dioxide from flue gas. RWE Power is financing these projects with a total of €90 million. They are all linked to the world’s most modern and efficient lignite-fired power plant currently in operation, RWE Power’s BoA 1 at Niederaussem.
It is super stable! It bounces right back and those little trades knock it around because the float is so low... I can only imagine what will happen with positive pressure.
Thanks
Did you mean .004 or .04.... just want to make sure
thanks
CCS has a huge downside.... this is an interesting article:
http://bit.ly/S8eMS
Mantra can capitalize on the Carbon capture... the storage and pumping it into the ground has to go as fast as it came
I agree 110%
They have a real concern for the environment and using resources responsible..... hopefully this type of morality is the wave of the future. Have a great weekend
-Greener
I am glad you found this board. As you probably appreciate, Mantra is as transparent as a company can be. I think we have some excitement brewing and as long as we can get some patient shareholders who want to cash in on the long term investment (IMO) I think we can minimize the pump and dump activity. It has such a low float, anyway,any DD you want to share is most welcome... talk to you soon,
-Greener
Scary but it may be what it takes for them to mandate action or face huge consequences.IMO
I agree... although if you look at the selling ...it is sporadic and at very inappropriate times if a person were looking to actually make money.... seems to me that some investors needed money and lacked patience. Soon there will be plenty of strong hands on board this ship IMO. Enjoy your weekend as well
-Greener
I, know......I can't get this smile off my face.....its what we've been waiting for and I think it is just the start of some real passionate PRs about this technology. Have a great night.
-Greener
Kyoto and Mantra in the same news heading...... pretty cool eh goforthebet?
http://www.pinksheetstocksblog.com/2009/08/20/mantra-venture-group-mvtgob-–-will-the-goals-of-the-kyoto-protocol-finally-be-met/
Mantra Venture Group (MVTG.OB) – Will the Goals of the Kyoto Protocol Finally Be Met?
BY ADMIN | AUGUST 20, 2009
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In December 1997, political leaders gathered in Kyoto, Japan, to consider a world treaty restricting human production of “greenhouse gases” such as carbon dioxide. Political leaders and scientists feared that excessive CO2 production would create a global warming effect with disastrous environmental consequences. During the past 10 years, many political efforts have been made to force worldwide compliance to the Kyoto Protocol. Unfortunately, the Kyoto Protocol has not been effective. In fact, global emissions are 40 percent above those in 1990, the base measurements year for the treaty.
Human activity over the last two centuries has pumped an estimated 1,000 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. This is the “greenhouse” gas that is implicated in global warming.
Based in British Columbia, Canada, Mantra Venture Group (MVTG.OB) is focused on the development of technologies which reduce the harmful effects to the environment from man-made CO2, exhaust gas generated from burning fossil fuels and other harmful processes and pollutants. In 2007, Mantra acquired an electrochemical technology which uses CO2 from emissions as feedstock. The technology reduces the amount of CO2 which is emitted into the atmosphere while producing valuable chemicals such as Formic Acid, Methanol and Oxalic Acid. CO2 accounts for over 80% of the “greenhouse gases” which are responsible for the greenhouse effect. The company’s current prototype is capable of processing1 kg of CO2 per day. The process is powered by renewable energies such as hydro, solar, tidal and wind which produces a negative carbon balance. The company’s first demonstration scale reactor is scheduled for completion by Q2 2010, and will be designed to process 1 ton of CO2 per day.
The international market for carbon dioxide management is valued in the billions. However and since the market has not been developed due to the lack of any viable, long term solution, the market size is difficult to measure. Some experts believe that the market could be valued in the hundreds of billions. In other words, the market is completely open to a viable, economic solution.
In addition to holding the keys to a technology which could be the answer to a large percentage of the world’s environmental challenges, Mantra can also develop a large commercial market for Sodium Formate and Formic Acid. The principal use of Formic Acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent used in livestock feed. Formic Acid and Sodium Formate also have applications in the leather, rubber, food, textile, printing and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, Mantra has identified additional opportunities for Formic Acid in the steel and fuel cell industries. Mantra believes that it can ultimately produce Formic Acid at $700 per ton (largest cost component is electricity). Average Formic Acid Prices in 2009 were $1200/ton with an estimated market size of $750,000,000.
Mantra also holds an exclusive option to acquire the license for a technology which can treat mine wastewater and heap leaching ponds . Mine wastewater is a global problem with severe environmental implications. There are currently hundreds of mines throughout the world that require treatment with each costing an average of $10 million for cleanup efforts.
As the Mantra business model performs, the Management Team will remain focused on acquiring clean technologies which can clean up the environment while providing renewable energy solutions. A technology which can safely and efficiently reduce the harmful CO2 emissions could potentially be the greatest invention to reduce environmental damage the world has ever known. That is just one of the reasons that Mantra stock is beginning to move. With a market capitalization of less than $9,000,000 and a potential market in the billions, Mantra Venture Group may be one those stocks that comes around once every few years.
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Mantra Venture Group (MVTG.OB) – Will the Goals of the Kyoto Protocol Finally Be Met?
BY ADMIN | AUGUST 20, 2009
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In December 1997, political leaders gathered in Kyoto, Japan, to consider a world treaty restricting human production of “greenhouse gases” such as carbon dioxide. Political leaders and scientists feared that excessive CO2 production would create a global warming effect with disastrous environmental consequences. During the past 10 years, many political efforts have been made to force worldwide compliance to the Kyoto Protocol. Unfortunately, the Kyoto Protocol has not been effective. In fact, global emissions are 40 percent above those in 1990, the base measurements year for the treaty.
Human activity over the last two centuries has pumped an estimated 1,000 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. This is the “greenhouse” gas that is implicated in global warming.
Based in British Columbia, Canada, Mantra Venture Group (MVTG.OB) is focused on the development of technologies which reduce the harmful effects to the environment from man-made CO2, exhaust gas generated from burning fossil fuels and other harmful processes and pollutants. In 2007, Mantra acquired an electrochemical technology which uses CO2 from emissions as feedstock. The technology reduces the amount of CO2 which is emitted into the atmosphere while producing valuable chemicals such as Formic Acid, Methanol and Oxalic Acid. CO2 accounts for over 80% of the “greenhouse gases” which are responsible for the greenhouse effect. The company’s current prototype is capable of processing1 kg of CO2 per day. The process is powered by renewable energies such as hydro, solar, tidal and wind which produces a negative carbon balance. The company’s first demonstration scale reactor is scheduled for completion by Q2 2010, and will be designed to process 1 ton of CO2 per day.
The international market for carbon dioxide management is valued in the billions. However and since the market has not been developed due to the lack of any viable, long term solution, the market size is difficult to measure. Some experts believe that the market could be valued in the hundreds of billions. In other words, the market is completely open to a viable, economic solution.
In addition to holding the keys to a technology which could be the answer to a large percentage of the world’s environmental challenges, Mantra can also develop a large commercial market for Sodium Formate and Formic Acid. The principal use of Formic Acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent used in livestock feed. Formic Acid and Sodium Formate also have applications in the leather, rubber, food, textile, printing and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, Mantra has identified additional opportunities for Formic Acid in the steel and fuel cell industries. Mantra believes that it can ultimately produce Formic Acid at $700 per ton (largest cost component is electricity). Average Formic Acid Prices in 2009 were $1200/ton with an estimated market size of $750,000,000.
Mantra also holds an exclusive option to acquire the license for a technology which can treat mine wastewater and heap leaching ponds . Mine wastewater is a global problem with severe environmental implications. There are currently hundreds of mines throughout the world that require treatment with each costing an average of $10 million for cleanup efforts.
As the Mantra business model performs, the Management Team will remain focused on acquiring clean technologies which can clean up the environment while providing renewable energy solutions. A technology which can safely and efficiently reduce the harmful CO2 emissions could potentially be the greatest invention to reduce environmental damage the world has ever known. That is just one of the reasons that Mantra stock is beginning to move. With a market capitalization of less than $9,000,000 and a potential market in the billions, Mantra Venture Group may be one those stocks that comes around once every few years.
Notice:
1800blogger.com, Inc. has been compensated $3,750 by Mantra Venture Group, Ltd. to publicize the (MVTG:OTCBB) story to investors. Please read the rest of our disclaimer which could be found by clicking on the link (disclaimer) at the top of any page on this blog.
Here is a long link but it is the US DOE website that has a ton of formic acid .pdf studies conducted for hydrogen fuel cells, (benchmark of a link IMO)
http://search.nrel.gov/query.html?qp=url%3Awww1.eere.energy.gov%2Fhydrogenandfuelcells%2F+url%3Awww.eere.energy.gov%2Fhydrogenandfuelcells%2F&style=eere&qs=&qc=eren&ws=0&qm=0&st=1&nh=10&lk=1&rf=0&oq=&col=eren&qt=formic+acid&x=0&y=0
Mantra in the NY Times,,,,,,,,,Cool
http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/news/business/companies/mantra-venture-group-ltd/index.html
That is Scary, Your picture is appropriate. Is that a forecast if noting is done to reduce pollution and CO2 emissions or is it just inevitable? Mantra should be on the cutting edge of emissions control.. especially since formic acid is a key element in fuel cell technology. I'll do some DD on that.
-Greener
Mantra Launches www.mantramediacorp.com: an Eco-Friendly Media Design Studio
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SEATTLE, WA, Aug 18, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Mantra Venture Group Ltd. (‘Mantra’, OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce the official launch of Mantra Media’s new website: www.mantramediacorp.com. Mantra Media, a subsidiary of Mantra Venture Group Ltd., is an eco-friendly design studio and provider of integrated marketing solutions. In using green printing methods, non-toxic waste processes and accredited waste management services, Mantra Media provides a variety of leading-edge design and branding techniques to optimize market awareness and perception.
http://www.mantramediacorp.com
Mantra Media currently offers a variety of services, including: corporate identity design, corporate and product brochures, website and internet campaigns, email marketing, green hosting, green promotional material, tradeshow graphics, powerpoint presentations, and more. In choosing Mantra Media as a one-stop media supplier, clients will receive a complete package that encapsulates their businesses and stimulates target markets - all with minimal impact on the environment.
When queried on the company’s decision to expand its media division, Larry Kristof, President and CEO, noted: “The decision for us was easy. Eco-friendly media design has become a very attractive service for environmentally responsible companies such as ours, and Mantra Media’s expertise and ingenuity has already been recognized internationally for its quality of work in this space. It is now time for us to further capitalize on this opportunity through the launch of mantramediacorp.com.” He then added: “We have always been true believers in practicing what we preach as a green tech company, and our eco-friendly media division is a true testament of this. We plan to further expand Mantra Media’s service offering over the coming months, including a full line of eco-friendly promotional items.”
To learn more about the services offered by Mantra Media, visit the website or call Toll Free: 877-609-2898.
Stay up to date with Mantra on Twitter: twitter.com/mantraenergy
About Mantra:
Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon reduction, media and consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly profitable and environmentally responsible investment for its shareholders.
Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 5MV.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations
Terry Johnston
1-888-736-5752
tjohnston@mantraenergy.com
www.mantraenergy.com
I agree, it is professional and they have a lot of intellectual property to protect.
-Greener