The company's purpose is to provide engineering, manufacturing, consulting, training, maintenance, sales and other services in Switzerland and abroad in the fields of research, development, process technology, mechanical and plant engineering, as well as the development, manufacture, commissioning, distribution and operation of research, pilot/demonstration and industrial plants in the energy and environmental technology sectors, particularly in the field of renewable energies and the production of synthetic liquids. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.