Haslen-Back, co-founder of ENG8 Energy, delivered a comprehensive presentation at the ICCF 2025 conference, offering valuable insights into the company's Low Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) technology and the broader industry landscape. As a former British Army officer with 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Halsen brings a unique perspective that combines technical expertise with a holistic philosophical approach to energy innovation.

Company Background and Philosophy

ENG8 Energy emerged from Haslen's earlier venture, Alchemie, which began by developing advanced polymer technology that is now used in protective equipment for military and law enforcement worldwide. After two decades in the military-defense sector, Haslen and his team redirected their focus toward peaceful applications of science and technology, particularly LENR, guided by principles of love and compassion.

The company draws inspiration from the ancient tradition of alchemy. The transmutation of matter and release of energy, while integrating modern scientific practices. Haslen emphasized that their approach honors the spiritual dimensions often excluded from Western scientific tradition, suggesting that a greater energy supply must be accompanied by heightened consciousness, awareness, and responsibility.

At the core of ENG8's mission is a profound belief that "universal access to abundant, affordable, pollution-free energy is a fundamental human right." The company aims to "provide abundant, clean energy with care and compassion to our customers, bringing harmony to society and the environment we share." This philosophy extends beyond mere energy production to position ENG8 as "a catalyst for change, ushering in a future where such energy isn't just a luxury but a necessity we can all afford."~ Haslen-

What distinguishes ENG8's approach is its commitment to customer education. With their EnergiCell® technology making practically unlimited energy available, the company "plans to be an energy supplier that aims to educate its customers about their environmental and social responsibilities as well as how to maximise the benefit they will receive from using EnergiCell®s "~ Haslen. This holistic vision reflects a deeper understanding that technological advancement must be accompanied by social and environmental consciousness.

EnergiCells

ENG8 Energy has developed a suite of technologies they call "EnergiCells," which function as energy generation systems rather than traditional fuel cells. These systems require minimal fuel input while producing various forms of energy output:

1. Water Cell: Generates high-pressure, high-temperature steam (up to 300°C at 100 atmospheres) with a coefficient of performance (COP) between 5-7, meaning it outputs 5-7 times more energy than is input. The system inputs 8-10 kilowatts and outputs 50-70 kilowatts, with a target of 200 kilowatts from approximately 22 liters of water.

2. Air Cell: Produces hot air up to 1,000°C with similar COP ratios of 5-7, generating around 10 kilowatts of output power. Multiple units can be combined for industrial heat applications.

3. Hydrogen Cell: Generates electricity directly, currently producing 10 kilowatts with a 100-kilowatt system under development in Portugal.

4. HHO Generation Cell: Uses a plasma jet to produce hydrogen-oxygen mixtures at 5-10 times greater efficiency than conventional electrolyzers, currently operating at around 10 kilowatts or 300 grams of hydrogen per hour.

The core technology involves a container with cathodes and anodes, applying kilovolt-range voltage to a working fluid. Energy is extracted either via the working fluid or directly through an electrical circuit. Halsen noted that their systems utilize "condensed plasmoids" or "ball lightning" as catalysts to achieve their remarkable energy outputs.

Economic Advantages

ENG8 Energy's technology offers compelling economic benefits that align with its mission of making clean energy universally accessible:

• The estimated cost of approximately €500,000 per megawatt, scalable down to €500 per kilowatt

• Energy generation costs around €15 per megawatt-hour for heat and €20 per megawatt-hour for electricity

• These costs represent a 5-10 times reduction compared to conventional gas or electricity

• Systems are modular, scalable, and constructed primarily from commercially available components

• No novel supply chains or bespoke parts required, with most components sourced from mainstream suppliers

These economic advantages are crucial to fulfilling ENG8's vision of energy as a fundamental human right, making clean energy affordable for all.

Development Timeline and Strategy

The company has progressed from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 to 4 over the past seven years and aims to reach TRL 7 within the next two years. Halsen emphasized that they've overcome the primary scientific barriers and are now focused on engineering challenges. Their strategy includes:

1. Engaging with local food companies that currently use oil and gas boilers (paying €50-80 per megawatt-hour)

2. Incrementally deploying and connecting their systems

3. Conducting extensive reliability testing

4. Strengthening their supply chain resilience

The company envisions containerized power plants that can produce energy at lower costs than conventional sources while operating continuously (24/7), bringing their mission of abundant, affordable energy closer to reality.

Safety and Regulatory Considerations

Halsen addressed important safety considerations, noting that:

• They regularly employ independent testers to check for alpha, beta, and gamma radiation

• At lower COP levels (below 10), they detect no significant radiation

• Higher performance levels (COP 30-80) have shown substantial gamma radiation production, so they deliberately maintain lower COP levels

• They monitor electromagnetic signatures from their machines

• They plan to conduct in vitro and in vivo testing within the next year to thoroughly assess health and safety aspects

• They're working on compliance with national and international standards

Halsen also highlighted regulatory challenges, including the Wassenaar Agreement that controls dual-use military technologies, cautioning about data sharing across international boundaries. This careful approach to safety and regulation reflects ENG8's commitment to responsible innovation and its mission to bring harmony to society and the environment.

Industry Collaboration and Future Directions

A significant portion of Haslen's presentation focused on strengthening the LENR community before the next conference (ICCF27). His recommendations included:

• Proactive promotion of collective scientific and commercial achievements

• Engaging with mainstream media to establish LENR as a legitimate science

• Quarterly meetings between LENR companies to foster collaboration

• Development of a minimum viable product by at least one company in the space

• Joint applications for major grants (such as a European grant ENG8 is pursuing)

• Increased resources for industry organizations like LENRIA

• Creation of a common PR team to respond rapidly to news developments

This collaborative approach aligns with ENG8's vision of being "a catalyst for change" in the energy sector, recognizing that industry-wide cooperation accelerates the path to universal clean energy access.

Funding and Acknowledgments

ENG8 Energy has raised €3 million in the past couple of years and is working toward a €30 million funding goal. Halsen acknowledged their fundraising partners, 350 PPM, as well as the University of Aachen science park and numerous individuals who have supported their efforts.

Final Word

Halsen's presentation offered a compelling vision of LENR technology's potential to revolutionize energy production with dramatically lower costs and environmental impact. By combining technical innovation with a holistic philosophical approach and emphasizing industry collaboration, ENG8 Energy represents an important voice in the emerging LENR landscape.

The company's mission to "provide abundant, clean energy with care and compassion" transcends typical corporate objectives, positioning ENG8 as not just an energy provider but an agent of social and environmental transformation. Their progress from laboratory validation to real-world applications demonstrates the growing maturity of LENR technology and its potential to become a dominant energy source within the next two decades.

As ENG8 continues to develop its EnergiCell® technology remains committed to its vision that "universal access to abundant, affordable, pollution-free energy is a fundamental human right. ~ Haslen. This principled approach, combined with their impressive technical achievements, suggests that ENG8 Energy may indeed become the catalyst for change they aspire to be, bringing in a future where clean, affordable energy is available to all.

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