Graphene NanoChem PLC announced the Group's first commercial order for Confi-Gel, its nano-engineered gelling agent or viscosifier developed using patented cavitation technology, SimPlat 5, is ready for deployment. The purchase order valued at $33,300 was secured for Confi-Gel following more than six months of comprehensive testing and full lab trials by Scomi Oiltools, for inclusion into its supply chain to service global market requirements. The product will be deployed for use in Scomi's existing contract in Pakistan in first quarter of 2016 and gradually into further markets in Turkmenistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and India.

Confi-Gel is used as an additive in base-drilling fluids to decrease fluid loss to the well surroundings and ensure wellbore stability throughout the drilling activity. The product was developed to complement the Group's PlatDrill Series. The superior performance of the viscosifier is attributed to its microstructure.

This enables precise customisation and integration, ultimately translating into significant cost reduction for customers. Viscosifiers form a significant component of drilling fluids and enables the Group to address Scomi's current order book and a market valued at approximately $20.0 million.