About Us
Sustainable and Viable Renewable Energy Solutions — since 2013
SAVRES is a UK company providing modern Waste-to-Energy (W2E) solutions that convert municipal waste into electricity, clean water, and high-value fuels.
The Problem We Solve
Landfill failure. Ocean poisoning. Incineration risks.
Landfill sites are reaching capacity and contaminating water tables. 75% of ocean plastic originates from rivers. Incineration releases dioxins, furans, heavy metals and particulate matter — creating a new set of environmental and health crises while actively undermining recycling by creating a demand for waste as fuel.
Our Answer
A closed-system conversion — not combustion
SAVRES uses a closed, reduced-oxygen thermal process combining pyrolytic gasification and anaerobic digestion. The process diverts over 90% of waste from landfills, reduces CO₂ by 0.8 tonnes per tonne of waste processed, and produces potable water for circa 75,000 people per 1,000-tpd facility.
>90%
Landfill diversion
600t
CO₂ removed annually
430
Jobs per facility
Our Vision
A Carbon Negative circular economy for communities
Circular by design
The SAVRES integrated model creates a Carbon Negative 'Circular Economy' — converting waste into electricity, clean water, high-value fuels and reusable materials, with 95–98% mass reduction.
Carbon negative operations
Independent consultants have certified our process as Carbon Negative. A typical installation removes approximately 600 tonnes of CO₂ annually, while preventing methane release that is 28× more harmful than CO₂.
Communities first
Each facility employs circa 430 local people, produces potable water for ~75,000 people per 1,000 tpd, and delivers skills development — empowering communities with affordable green energy.
Technology
Technology-agnostic, performance-obsessed
Four technologies identified as 'fit for purpose' by our qualified engineers. No allegiance to specific processes or manufacturers — we select the optimal solution for each waste stream and region.
Closed-system process, not incineration
SAVRES uses a closed, reduced-oxygen thermal process — pyrolytic gasification and anaerobic digestion. The technology oxidises syngas at 1,200°C, making it physically impossible to produce the dioxins, furans or VOCs associated with incineration.
8,000-hour proven technology
We only deploy technologies with at least 8,000 documented continuous operational hours, full emission data, conversion rates and balanced performance metrics — a mandatory threshold for both reliability and insurability.
Insurance-backed performance
Every project carries insurance coverage for plant performance and process efficiency, mitigating up to 98% of project risk — backed by rigorous industry due diligence before a single shovel breaks ground.
Zero surface discharge
In normal operation the plant produces no liquid discharges. Oil-based components are converted into high-energy syngas, and all exhaust air is continuously monitored for strict emissions compliance.
"If it is not financially viable then it is not sustainable."
— SAVRES core principle
Leadership & Expertise
Decades of global delivery experience
The SAVRES leadership team combines decades of global experience in power generation, large-scale infrastructure, and financial restructuring.
Amanda Waterman-Voase
Founder
A visionary entrepreneur with 35 years of experience founding and managing international businesses across telecommunications, logistics, and renewable energy.
Olivier Barbaroux
CEO
Former Chairman and CEO of Dalkia (€9 billion annual sales) — a global leader in energy efficiency and former COO of Veolia Environnement's water business.
Keith Rahn
CTO
A certified multi-disciplinary contractor since 1971 with deep expertise in utility, federal, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Achalen Holmes
COO, SAVRES Australia
Leads the Australian national rollout with over 30 years of experience in regulated supply chains and government engagement.
Andrew George Threlfall
Technical Project Director
26 years of engineering experience, delivering turnkey projects valued at over £370 million across industrial and mining sectors.
Louis Elmelah
COO, Latin & South America
Extensive knowledge of Latin and South America with vast regional connections, representing SAVRES across the region.
Sir Murdo Maclean
Adviser to the Founder
A former senior UK civil servant and Private Secretary to successive Government Chief Whips; previously advised US multinational CH2M (Jacobs Inc.).
Dominic Ryder
Financial Advisor
A credit expert and former Corporate Banking Executive at NatWest, specialised in structured finance, debt restructuring, and Asian markets.
WSP Global
Project Advisers
One of the world's leading engineering and environmental consultancy firms, providing licensing, permitting, and technology reviews.
Bernard Leigh
Software & Technology Operations Advisor
Entrepreneur with almost 20 years in global enterprise technology and nearly a decade in the energy sector, assisting SAVRES in remote monitoring of energy recovery systems.
Sebastian Huth
Blockchain and Digital Currency Advisor
Co-founder of blockchain companies across the UAE, Germany, USA, and Singapore, advising on recycling and sustainability infrastructure.