FOLLANSBEE, W.Va., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Empire Diversified Energy ("Empire") and Heartland
Water Technology ("Heartland") are proud to announce a new
partnership with Empire Green Generation, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Empire, to develop a state-of-the-art facility that will convert
food waste into renewable hydrogen and carbon as part of the
Department of Energy's Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
(ARCH2). The partnership between Heartland and Empire represents a
significant step forward in converting waste into sustainable
hydrogen production.
The project incorporates several essential technical steps into
a cohesive, unified process. First, food waste is treated in an
anaerobic digester, producing biogas and residual solid material
(digestate). Heartland's proprietary HelioStorm™ ultra-high
temperature ionic gasifier performs methane pyrolysis of the biogas
to produce clean hydrogen and valuable sustainable carbon. The
digestate is processed through Heartland's proprietary LTC
Dry™ and HelioStorm™ gasifiers in a parallel pathway to
produce an ultra-pure, tar-free synthesis gas. This gas is then
used to generate clean energy, powering the entire conversion
system described, and reducing reliance on the grid and fossil
fuels.
"The project not only aligns with our vision to redefine waste,
it underscores the critical role of renewable hydrogen in shaping a
sustainable, circular economy. Hydrogen is more than an energy
carrier; it represents a cornerstone for future sustainability
goals, offering a path to decarbonize industries and energize
communities in an environmentally responsible manner," said
Chris Beaufait, CEO of Heartland.
"Empire is a world class developer of sustainable projects. We are
excited to work together to deliver an exciting and impactful waste
treatment and hydrogen generation plant."
Bernard Brown, Empire COO, added,
"The ARCH2 hydrogen hub is a beacon of innovation and leadership in
the renewable energy sector. By leveraging this hub as a pivotal
platform for collaboration, research, and development, we aim to
demonstrate how strategic investments in decentralized
hydrogen infrastructure and technology can yield significant
environmental and economic benefits. The integration of Heartland's
HelioStorm™ technology into the project is a game-changer,
harnessing groundbreakingly efficient methods to convert food waste
into renewable hydrogen, propelling us toward our hydrogen
goals."
The food waste to energy project is expected to begin operations
in Q3 2025.
About Heartland Water Technology
Operating at the intersection of water, renewable energy, and
resource recovery, since 2008, Heartland has been providing
technology-enabled solutions for world's most challenging waste
streams. With proprietary, award-winning technologies such as the
Heartland Concentrator™, HelioStorm™, and LTC Dry™, Heartland's
mission is to provide scalable, efficient, turnkey solutions
enabled by expertise and innovation, that not only meet the needs
of today but promote sustainability, preserve the environment, and
enhance public health.
About Empire Green Generation
Empire Green Generation is a behind-the-grid utilities company
that utilizes waste-to-energy and recycling systems to provide
electricity, waste management, and water treatment services to
Empire's Riverfront Industrial Complex at the Port of West Virginia. Green-Gen provides electricity
from waste plastic-derived syngas and green hydrogen from recycling
food waste.
About Empire Diversified Energy
Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. is a multifaceted holding
company with business units in the sustainable energy and logistics
sector. Empire's primary location is in Follansbee, WV where it operates the Port of
West of Virginia, within its
Eco-Industrial Complex. The Complex is geographically located along
the Ohio River where it serves the crossroads of the East Coast and
Midwest through its trimodal facility. Empire is currently
deploying a host of innovative proven technologies serving the
pathway to clean energy generation. These business units will serve
the transportation, waste, steel, warehousing, and other sectors,
in an effort to help decarbonize the region.
Forward-looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including the benefits of
the project and the announcement of further details.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan,"
"goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect,"
"strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar
references to future periods.
Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of
which are beyond Empire's control) and assumptions. Although Empire
believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the
outcome or results and cause them to differ materially from those
anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including the risk
factors described from time to time by us in our filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential
investors, and other readers should consider these factors
carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statement made by Empire in this press
release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Empire
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future developments or
otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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