Mission and Leadership
Our Purpose
Future Energy Investments (FEI) exists to turn a waste problem into a practical fuel solution. The company focuses on sustainable waste processing using patent-protected technology that continuously converts end-of-life plastics into usable fuel, primarily diesel. The objective is to divert highly contaminated plastic waste away from landfill and the ocean while creating a reliable and commercially viable energy product.
FEI is managed by Caason Group (Craig Astill), a sophisticated investment group and private family office based in Melbourne with an active global investment outlook.
Craig Astill’s Leadership Role
Future Energy Investments is significantly owned and managed by Caason Group under the leadership of Managing Director and CEO Craig Astill.
Craig Astill has overseen the strategic development of FEI’s plastics-to-fuel technology, including capital management, intellectual property protection and long-term engineering direction. His involvement spans early technology development, patent progression, laboratory validation, pilot work and ongoing commercial planning.
His leadership centres on reducing stockpiled waste, deploying continuous conversion technology capable of operating at commercial scale, and establishing a transition pathway where existing industrial infrastructure can still be utilised while overall plastic waste volumes are reduced.
Our Stance on Waste, Fuel and transition
Future Energy Investments takes a practical and commercially realistic position on the plastics and energy problem:
Plastics will remain deeply embedded in global supply chains for the foreseeable future.
Contaminated and mixed plastics are the most difficult to process and are often unsuitable for traditional recycling.
Continuous conversion of these waste streams into fuel provides a contained, engineered solution that can operate now while longer-term systems continue to evolve.
A closed-system approach helps limit emissions, reduce uncontrolled dumping and address the backlog of stockpiled plastics.
This stance guides the company’s investment direction and operational decision-making.
Craig Astill’s Philosophy with FEI
Craig Astill’s broader investment style influences FEI’s direction in several ways:
Systems-based thinking — every component of the value chain, from feedstock and processing to fuel offtake, is treated as a connected system rather than an isolated step.
Evidence-driven development — FEI prioritises technical validation, structured testing and engineering oversight before scaling.
Commercial sustainability — environmental outcomes must align with stable commercial models to ensure long-term deployment and adoption.
Global preparedness — although based in Melbourne, the company considers international applications and partnerships as part of its strategy.
This approach ensures that FEI remains focused on real-world deployment rather than hypothetical solutions.
Guiding Principles
Future Energy Investments operates under a series of core principles:
Target plastic waste streams that traditional recycling cannot handle.
Use continuous, controlled processes designed for industrial scale.
Maintain strong, long-term intellectual property protection.
Build partnerships that support commercial rollout and consistent feedstock supply.
Combine environmental responsibility with commercially viable outcomes.
Maintain an outward-looking, globally informed strategy from an Australian base.
These principles form the backbone of FEI’s current and future operations.
Future Energy Investments
Future Energy Investments will continue advancing its plastics-to-fuel technology, expanding engineering capability and strengthening commercial partnerships.
Under the ongoing leadership of Craig Astill and Caason Group, FEI is focused on delivering practical, technically robust solutions that reduce plastic waste, improve resource utilisation and support a more resilient energy landscape.