about us

The AFC's urea production project represents a forward-thinking approach to waste management and resource utilization by converting waste solid fuel, biomass, and tyres combined with hydrogen to blue ammonia, in a process yielding zero emissions and carbon dioxide, resulting in a high quality AdBlue-grade Urea.

Our Mission

To convert alternative energy resources into an environmental, sustainable, circular, and beneficial product which will remove harmful nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines and thereby contribute to cleaner air.

Our Vision

To become a technologically leading developer and secure supplier of top rated qualilty AdBlue DEF products.   

Forward Thinking AdBlue Urea Production Project

The AFC’s urea production project represents a forward-thinking approach to waste management and resource utilization by converting waste solid fuel, biomass, and tyres combined with hydrogen to blue ammonia, in a process yielding zero emissions and carbon dioxide, resulting in a high-quality AdBlue-grade urea.

The project not only addresses environmental challenges of waste streams but also delivers economic benefits through low input costs and efficient energy conversion. The integration of carbon capture and utilization further underscores the project’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices. This innovative project positions AFC as a leader in the sustainable production of AdBlue grade urea, contributing to both environmental and economic sustainability.

Management

Stein C. Haugan, Managing Director
  • 40 years’ global experience in the fertilizer industry living and working in 13 different countries at the executive/board level including Yara International, Noble Resources, Ma’aden Phosphate Company, Keytrade Southeast Asia Pacific, Tong Teik RCMA and Allied Harvest International
  • Board positions on international fertilizer companies
  • MBA from the University of Oregon, USA
  • Post graduate training at IMC Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
  • Council Member World Agriculture Forum
  • Attache Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Edek Choros, Executive Director
  • Geologist of 30 years with expertise in coal exploration, mine design, mine planning and management of “turnaround” operations in Australia and USA
  • Australian Future Energy founder (2014) and director
  • Founded successful hard coking coal mine Millenium Coal Pty Ltd (1999) in Bowen basin, Qld, sold to Excel Coal Ltd (2004).
Mick Spencer, Executive Director
  • 30 years in the resources sector, including executive roles with BHP and Wesfarmers, including 20+ years’ experience in operations management, business development, feasibility studies, project management and corporate strategy development
  • Mining engineer with expertise in operations management, business development, feasibility studies, project management and corporate strategy development. Technical due diligence and stakeholder relations are among his key areas of expertise
  • Secured multiple major mine and port development investment and regulatory approvals.
Staffan Ever, Non-Executive Chairman
  • Staffan Ever has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in the development, financing, and management of global mining projects.
  • Co-founder  and Executive chairman of Square Resources Group, a private trading and investment firm focused on mineral commodities. 
  • Previous roles include:
    • General Manager and Board member of all AMCI Australia entities.
    • Founder & Managing Partner of the US$65 million Triangle Fund, investing in early stage mineral resource projects across the US, South Africa, South America, and Australia
  • Mr. Ever holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and an MBA, bringing a strong blend of technical and strategic expertise to his leadership roles
John Kochanski, Chief Marketing Officer
  • An award-winning marketing professional with over 35 years’ experience working in the United States, Europe, UK, Japan, the Middle East & Africa
  • Owner and serves as Chairman of Prodigy+ and 3P Studios, now entering their 20th & 10th years, both of which are active globally, specialising in providing marketing support to leading listed and un-listed corporations, GOC’s and Government Authorities
  • His passion lies in using marketing early in an entity’s development, enabling emerging companies and technologies to communicate to and enter their market sectors, assisting with adequate capital provision whether by listing, private equity, debt, or combination most efficiently.
Richard Barker, Non-Executive Director

  • 35 years in investment banking and corporate finance

  • Former Managing Director and Co-head Metals & Mining Investment Banking RBC Capital Markets, previously Rothschild and Morgan Grenfell

  • Focus areas include mergers and acquisitions, financing (including initial public offerings and other capital raisings), disposals, valuations, and general corporate financial advice to both large and small corporates

  • Director and CEO roles on both listed and unlisted resources and industrial companies

  • Australian Future Energy director.

Charles Duke Runnels, Non-Executive Board Member

  • CEO of Collective Coworking Holdings Corporation

  • Acting Director for Capital Markets TR Winston & Company 
  • President/CEO of Fort Properties Inc
  • Board of Directors
    • Member of the Board of Directors, Australian Future Energy. 2020 – Current
    • Sole Director for SYNTHESIS ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. June 2020 – Current
    •  Chairman of the Board, Collective Coworking Holdings, Corp. 2019 – Current
    • Pepperdine University Athletic Board. 2014 – Current
    • Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1994 – 1996
  • Education
    • Pepperdine University 1971 – 1976