About Us
Leading the way in smart, sustainable power systems
Who We Are
Who We Are
At Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST), we are strategically positioned to become the UK’s leading provider of Dynamic Electricity Generation (DEG) capabilities and power supply for AI datacentres, supporting the rapid expansion of next-generation digital infrastructure.
Our vision is to establish and operate 1 GW of AI-dedicated power campuses across the UK within the next 36 months, creating a scalable platform that delivers long-term value for our shareholders.
Our mission is to develop, acquire, construct, and operate modular AI power campuses that can be rapidly deployed and scaled. By stabilising the grid and complementing intermittent renewables, we aim to enhance the UK’s energy reliability and sustainability while supplying resilient power for AI infrastructure. Delivered in standard 25–50 MW blocks, our growth strategy targets c.12% of the UK’s AI datacentre power demand by 2030, positioning Quantum Data Energy PLC to become the LSE’s leading AI infrastructure platform company.
At Quantum Data Energy PLC (LSE: MAST), we are strategically positioned to become the UK’s leading provider of Dynamic Electricity Generation (DEG) capabilities and power supply for AI datacentres, supporting the rapid expansion of next-generation digital infrastructure.
Our vision is to establish and operate 1 GW of AI-dedicated power campuses across the UK within the next 36 months, creating a scalable platform that delivers long-term value for our shareholders.
Our mission is to develop, acquire, construct, and operate modular AI power campuses that can be rapidly deployed and scaled. By stabilising the grid and complementing intermittent renewables, we aim to enhance the UK’s energy reliability and sustainability while supplying resilient power for AI infrastructure. Delivered in standard 25–50 MW blocks, our growth strategy targets c.12% of the UK’s AI datacentre power demand by 2030, positioning Quantum Data Energy PLC to become the LSE’s leading AI infrastructure platform company.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Quantum Data Energy PLC, QDE, is strategically positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for flexible generation capacity and digital infrastructure power, with the UK’s DEG assets projected to expand from 8 GW today to 15 GW by 2040. Our phased approach focuses on:
Quantum Data Energy PLC, QDE, is strategically positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for flexible generation capacity and digital infrastructure power, with the UK’s DEG assets projected to expand from 8 GW today to 15 GW by 2040. Our phased approach focuses on:
Establishing the Gas Recip Business Model
We have successfully initiated operations at our Pyebridge site, where we have overhauled and recommissioned our first 2 gensets, proving our business model's viability.
Establishing the Gas Recip Business Model
We have successfully initiated operations at our Pyebridge site, where we have overhauled and recommissioned our first 2 gensets, proving our business model's viability.
Establishing the Gas Recip Business Model
We have successfully initiated operations at our Pyebridge site, where we have overhauled and recommissioned our first 2 gensets, proving our business model's viability.
Scaling Operations
Our goal is to increase our Gas Recip capacity to 300+ MW, leveraging economies of scale and operational efficiencies to maximise revenue generation.
Scaling Operations
Our goal is to increase our Gas Recip capacity to 300+ MW, leveraging economies of scale and operational efficiencies to maximise revenue generation.
Scaling Operations
Our goal is to increase our Gas Recip capacity to 300+ MW, leveraging economies of scale and operational efficiencies to maximise revenue generation.
Diversifying Energy Solutions
In addition to gas technologies, we are committed to deploying battery systems and green gas solutions, positioning QDE as a versatile player in the evolving energy landscape.
Diversifying Energy Solutions
In addition to gas technologies, we are committed to deploying battery systems and green gas solutions, positioning QDE as a versatile player in the evolving energy landscape.
Diversifying Energy Solutions
In addition to gas technologies, we are committed to deploying battery systems and green gas solutions, positioning QDE as a versatile player in the evolving energy landscape.
Our Values
Our Values
Reliability & Consistency
Reliability & Consistency
Our commitment to reliability is demonstrated through our proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring that we consistently meet the energy needs of our customers.
Our strong financial performance, supported by stable revenue from Power Purchase Agreements and Capacity Market contracts, reinforces our ability to provide uninterrupted service while fostering trust among our stakeholders.
Our commitment to reliability is demonstrated through our proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring that we consistently meet the energy needs of our customers.
Our strong financial performance, supported by stable revenue from Power Purchase Agreements and Capacity Market contracts, reinforces our ability to provide uninterrupted service while fostering trust among our stakeholders.
Growth Driven Innovation
Growth Driven Innovation
We prioritise growth-driven innovation by continuously adopting the latest technologies and adapting to market demands. This proactive approach enables us to enhance our operational efficiency and expand our service offerings, ensuring that we remain competitive in the evolving energy landscape.
Our focus on innovation not only improves our solutions but also positions us as a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions.
We prioritise growth-driven innovation by continuously adopting the latest technologies and adapting to market demands. This proactive approach enables us to enhance our operational efficiency and expand our service offerings, ensuring that we remain competitive in the evolving energy landscape.
Our focus on innovation not only improves our solutions but also positions us as a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders from across energy, finance, infrastructure, and media. Paul Venter brings 35 years in mining and power, having led major international projects and founded Mast Energy Projects Limited. Pieter Krügel, a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of global leadership experience, has driven QDE’s IPO and growth in the UK’s flexible power market, serving as CEO since 2022. With the addition of Celia Li in 2025, a global media tech executive with deep cross-border expertise and strong investor relationships, the Board further strengthened its strategic capabilities across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Paul Venter
Non-Executive Chairman
Paul brings over 35 years of experience in the mining and power-generation industries. He has led major international projects, including the development of large-scale integrated mine and power plant operations in Mongolia and Mozambique. A former CEO of Mast Energy Developments and Ncondezi Energy (AIM: NCCL), Paul has also served as Vice President of Energy Operations at Prophecy Coal Corp. Earlier in his career, he was a certified financial accountant in South Africa. He holds an MDP in Mining from the University of South Africa and an honours degree in Business Administration from Potchefstroom University.
Paul Venter
Non-Executive Chairman
Paul brings over 35 years of experience in the mining and power-generation industries. He has led major international projects, including the development of large-scale integrated mine and power plant operations in Mongolia and Mozambique. A former CEO of Mast Energy Developments and Ncondezi Energy (AIM: NCCL), Paul has also served as Vice President of Energy Operations at Prophecy Coal Corp. Earlier in his career, he was a certified financial accountant in South Africa. He holds an MDP in Mining from the University of South Africa and an honours degree in Business Administration from Potchefstroom University.
Paul Venter
Non-Executive Chairman
Paul brings over 35 years of experience in the mining and power-generation industries. He has led major international projects, including the development of large-scale integrated mine and power plant operations in Mongolia and Mozambique. A former CEO of Mast Energy Developments and Ncondezi Energy (AIM: NCCL), Paul has also served as Vice President of Energy Operations at Prophecy Coal Corp. Earlier in his career, he was a certified financial accountant in South Africa. He holds an MDP in Mining from the University of South Africa and an honours degree in Business Administration from Potchefstroom University.
Celia Li
Independant Non-Executive Director
Celia Li is an international media and technology executive, as well as a TV presenter for Phoenix Satellite Television, the world’s largest independent Chinese broadcaster. In 2004, she founded and led Phoenix TV’s London news division, building and managing a dynamic team covering global affairs. Over the years, she has developed strong relationships with corporations and investors across Asia, Europe, and North America. Alongside her media career, Celia has served as a board and non-executive director for several companies, contributing valuable strategic insight and cross-border expertise.
Celia Li
Independant Non-Executive Director
Celia Li is an international media and technology executive, as well as a TV presenter for Phoenix Satellite Television, the world’s largest independent Chinese broadcaster. In 2004, she founded and led Phoenix TV’s London news division, building and managing a dynamic team covering global affairs. Over the years, she has developed strong relationships with corporations and investors across Asia, Europe, and North America. Alongside her media career, Celia has served as a board and non-executive director for several companies, contributing valuable strategic insight and cross-border expertise.
Celia Li
Independant Non-Executive Director
Celia Li is an international media and technology executive, as well as a TV presenter for Phoenix Satellite Television, the world’s largest independent Chinese broadcaster. In 2004, she founded and led Phoenix TV’s London news division, building and managing a dynamic team covering global affairs. Over the years, she has developed strong relationships with corporations and investors across Asia, Europe, and North America. Alongside her media career, Celia has served as a board and non-executive director for several companies, contributing valuable strategic insight and cross-border expertise.
Management Team
The Management Team at Quantum Data Energy PLC (QDE) includes Pieter Krügel, CEO, a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of leadership experience, pivotal in QDE’s founding and IPO. Ivan Wentzel, Head of Operations, has 13 years of extensive expertise in the development and implementation of engineering projects. Tanya Zwemstra, Head of Finance, is a Chartered Accountant with 18 years’ experience at a Big Four accounting firm, bringing strong financial oversight across diverse industries.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Pieter Krügel
CEO and Executive Director
Pieter is a Chartered Accountant with an honours degree in accounting science from the University of South Africa and over 14 years of senior financial and executive experience. His career spans leadership roles across a number of global companies, where he’s specialized in capital markets, M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic planning. A long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Pieter has been closely involved with the UK flexible-power market and QDE’s growth journey since 2018, playing a key role in its successful 2021 IPO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Ivan Wentzel
Head of Operations
Ivan Wentzel holds a B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) since 2010. He began his career as a Project Engineer with leading global engineering firms before founding his first company in industrial automation and project engineering in 2015, which was later acquired. Ivan went on to co-found an Internet of Things (IoT) business in 2017 and a project engineering company in Mauritius in 2019, gaining extensive experience in technology, automation, and entrepreneurship.
Ivan Wentzel
Head of Operations
Ivan Wentzel holds a B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) since 2010. He began his career as a Project Engineer with leading global engineering firms before founding his first company in industrial automation and project engineering in 2015, which was later acquired. Ivan went on to co-found an Internet of Things (IoT) business in 2017 and a project engineering company in Mauritius in 2019, gaining extensive experience in technology, automation, and entrepreneurship.
Ivan Wentzel
Head of Operations
Ivan Wentzel holds a B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) since 2010. He began his career as a Project Engineer with leading global engineering firms before founding his first company in industrial automation and project engineering in 2015, which was later acquired. Ivan went on to co-found an Internet of Things (IoT) business in 2017 and a project engineering company in Mauritius in 2019, gaining extensive experience in technology, automation, and entrepreneurship.
Tanya Zwemstra
Head of Finance
Tanya Zwemstra is a qualified Chartered Accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and serves as the Financial Manager at Quantum Data Energy PLC. She brings 18 years of experience from a Big Four accounting firm, working with both private and public clients across industries such as mining, healthcare, transport, education, and entertainment. Tanya also has extensive experience supporting large donor-funded organisations, where she managed multi-country portfolios and provided financial oversight, capacity assessments, and policy reviews.
Tanya Zwemstra
Head of Finance
Tanya Zwemstra is a qualified Chartered Accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and serves as the Financial Manager at Quantum Data Energy PLC. She brings 18 years of experience from a Big Four accounting firm, working with both private and public clients across industries such as mining, healthcare, transport, education, and entertainment. Tanya also has extensive experience supporting large donor-funded organisations, where she managed multi-country portfolios and provided financial oversight, capacity assessments, and policy reviews.
Tanya Zwemstra
Head of Finance
Tanya Zwemstra is a qualified Chartered Accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and serves as the Financial Manager at Quantum Data Energy PLC. She brings 18 years of experience from a Big Four accounting firm, working with both private and public clients across industries such as mining, healthcare, transport, education, and entertainment. Tanya also has extensive experience supporting large donor-funded organisations, where she managed multi-country portfolios and provided financial oversight, capacity assessments, and policy reviews.
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