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…the world’s first licensee of SEADOG® Pump Technology
Texas Natural Resources, LLC
MARK A. THOMASCHAIRMAN
612-817-9497www.txnaturalresources.com
mark@txnaturalresources.com
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Texas Natural Resources, LLC SEADOG® Pump Technology-Introduction
Wave Energy Conversion Device What problem does it solve?
The growing demand for clean, renewable energy
Patented in 79 Countries Primary Renewable Fuel Source Scalable to Different Wave Regimes No Carbon Emissions No Environmental Degradation
Reduces temperature gradient and the disruption of ecologically sensitive shorelines
Safety Meets or exceeds OSHA’s oil
platform standards “Above the storm surge” security
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Texas Natural Resources, LLC SEADOG® Pump Technology
How it works: Conversion of natural wave activity into
mechanical energy using displacement and buoyancy
Rising and falling of buoyancy block creates a pumping action
A predicable water flow can then can be paired with an energy conversion device to produce electricity (hydro turbine or water wheel)
First wave technology to harness both potential and kinetic energy Potential: downward pressure from
water weight, gravity and submersion of buoyancy block (“beach ball effect”)
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WH inches, calculated
BH inches, Measured
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Texas A&M Wave Tank November, 2003
Sea Trial I (30 Days)– Freeport, TX February, 2007
Sea Trial II (90 Days) – Galveston, TX July, 2007
Texas Natural Resources, LLC SEADOG® Pump Technology VerificationSEADOGSEADOG®® Pump Technology Pump Technology
Frank Warnakulasuriya, Ph.DTexas A&M, Galveston:
“Since the SEADOG® Pump is one of the first devices that absorbs both potential and kinetic energy, it represents a significant
advancement in the harvesting of wave energy over many other devices.”
“…when considering the SEADOG® Pump, most of the above mentioned potential problems [mechanical malfunctions] are not
present which can be credited to the simple design of the SEADOG® Pump”
“The possibility of improving the SEADOG® Pump to work at an overall effectiveness in the range of 45% to 55% is visible”
Wave Regimes in Europe
Texas Natural Resources, LLC SEADOG® Pump Technology-Energy Production
Pump Number Possible Location
Output per Pump
1.5 Gulf Coast (US) 1 KW
5 West Coast (US) 22KW
10 Ireland 1390KW
Directory of Renewable Energy (Suppliers and Services) 1991
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According to recent estimates by the World Energy Council, ocean energy can potentially supply twice as much electricity as the world now consumes
Top Wave Regimes Determined by the following criteria (T W Thorpe 1992): Supply – Swell average, standard
deviation and coastline Need – Population per square km,
capacity for electricity, and economical growth
Opportunities – Consumption per capita, consumption per square km, and political stability
Texas Natural Resources, LLCEuropean Wave Energy Market
Country Name
Net Generation (billion kilowatthours)
Net Consumption(billion kilowatthours)
Ireland 26.08 25.67
Portugal 46.26 48.0
1. UK 8. Canada 15. Columbia
2. Spain/Portugal 9. Indonesia 16. Peru
3. Chile 10. China 17. Mexico
4. Ireland 11. Philippines 18. Vietnam
5. Oceania 12. Morocco 19. India
6. France 13. Japan 20. Taiwan
7. USA 14. Brazil 21. Argentina
The Top 21 Wave Regimes in the World:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/country/index.cfm
Electricity Generation & Consumption
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Competitor Problems:Intermittency at fuel sourceSubmerged electrical
componentsBreakdowns increase costsToo many moving parts
create instabilityLarge surface area creates
harmful pounding action on devices (tank leaks in Pelamis)
SEADOG® Solutions:Absorbed in holding tankHydroelectric output
onshore prevents theseSimplicity of design
decreases costsVery few moving parts
leads to higher efficiencyElegantly simple, flow
through design
Texas Natural Resources, LLCTechnology Comparison
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Utilities Ireland, Spain and Portugal
multi-national corporations joint venture partners Merely as a byproduct of the Initial Project (showcase):
Celebrities: would purchase an offshore modular platform for private use or charity projects
Potential licensees: we anticipate inquiries from the Gulf of Mexico market and the island communities Sir Richard Branson-founder of the Virgin brand and an entrepreneur
always searching for new business ventures Halliburton-has inquired about offshore air applications
Texas Natural Resources LLC Customers
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Texas Natural Resources, LLC Business Plan- “Field of Dreams” Showcase
Initial Project – Commercial Demonstration 18 SEADOG® Pump Texas Offshore Modular Platform
Create Electricity for On-Platform UsePlatform as Marketing Tool
Funding Equity Government Subsidy Debt Financing
Preparation for Subsequent Project(s) Development of Strategic Partnerships
Engineering Manufacturing Marketing
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Texas Natural Resources, LLCProgress To Date
Regulatory Permitting City of Freeport Texas General Land Office
Carlton Bernhard (Professional Services): “The lease and assignment are moving through the pipeline (the documents have to be reviewed and signed off on by Legal and other areas within our agency). No major issues just time consuming. I hope to forward an electronic version of the assignment to you by cob tomorrow and, if not, Monday or Tuesday at the latest. The lease should follow a few days afterwards.”
Army Corps of Engineers Jason M. Hudson: “The only other things I need is typical plan drawings of the
layout of the SEADOG® Pump with the connecting pipes and a plan and cross section view of the facility you plan to install offshore”
EndorsementsEndorsements
Craig Richards
Senior VP, Greater Houston Partnership:
“GHP has been engaged with INR to site the project in Brazoria County where they have received strong support. I understand they are seeking to partner with the Houston Technology
Center. Therefore I encourage you to give them serious consideration”
Robert M. Worley
CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County (EDABC):
“We are very excited about the wave energy project being planned for Freeport! It is exciting for several reasons – 1) renewable, non-polluting energy is a wonderful thing, 2) this project represents a great project for industrial diversity in Brazoria County, 3) we like the fact that it will be a commercially viable demonstration project and should bring visitors from around the
world, 4) good jobs and good addition to the tax base. This project meets several of the economic development goals of The EDABC.”
Larry McDonald
Mayor of Freeport
“I am very impressed with the plans for your development at Bryan Beach and I am willing to support your project as you
presented it during your recent visit to Freeport”
Platform Construction:Veriovox (Brookshire, TX)-Pump Fabrication14 inch custom pistons completedModified buoyancy blockField Assembly
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Texas Natural Resources, LLC Progress To Date
CHAIRMANMark A. Thomas
Texas Natural Resources, LLC Management Team
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dan C. Kind
(recruitment in process)
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICERRobert Paisley
Curriculum vitaes available upon request
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERMichael McMahon
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERE. James Nunez
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERSteven J. Campbell
A Company Based Out of Houston, Texas Proprietary patent rights granted via licensing (including Ireland)
Primary Renewable Energy Technology SEADOG® Pump: a wave energy conversion device that has been both tested and
proven technology
Electrical Power Production Scalability makes the technology competitive in different energy markets Solidifying commercial viability
Texas Natural Resources, LLC Summary
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TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC1980 Post Oak Blvd, #1450
Houston, TX 77056
MARK A. THOMASCHAIRMAN
office:281-864-4720cell: 612-817-9497
email: mark@txnaturalresources.com
Texas Natural Resources, LLC Contact Information
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