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LONDON - SulNOx Group Plc (Aquis Stock Exchange:SNOX), a greentech company known for its fuel cost and emission reduction technologies, has announced the granting of a significant patent by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), expanding its intellectual property rights to eight additional African countries. The patent covers Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, bolstering SulNOx’s strategic position in the continent’s growing market.
The newly patented territories complement the company’s existing patent in South Africa and align with its global patent strategy. SulNOx’s product range, including Berol® 6446 emulsifiers for Heavy Sulphur Fuel Oils and Sulnox Eco™ Fuel Conditioners, is now protected in these markets. These products are designed for use with various fuels, such as diesel, petrol/gasoline, biofuels, and marine fuels, including Marine Gas Oil and Marine Diesel Oil.
The company has already established a successful three-year track record in Ghana, particularly within the road transport sector, and views the country as an effective entry point into the wider African market. The African Development Bank forecasts the continent’s GDP growth to hit 4.2% in 2025, outpacing the global average of 3.2%, presenting a lucrative opportunity for SulNOx’s expansion.
Ben Richardson, CEO of SulNOx, expressed optimism about the ARIPO patent’s role in enhancing the company’s growth prospects across Africa’s key industries, such as shipping, mining, and road transport. Richardson anticipates further progress in Africa and continued expansion of SulNOx’s patent portfolio as the company targets new sectors and markets globally.
In addition to the ARIPO patent, SulNOx holds a separate patent in Nigeria for an oil/water separation process, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability.
This expansion of SulNOx’s patent portfolio is part of the company’s broader strategy to secure its market position and pursue partnerships in the African region, which is poised for economic growth. The information reported here is based on a press release statement from SulNOx Group Plc.
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