Empire Diversified Energy https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/ A multi-faceted energy and logistics company Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:33:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EDE-BoltArtboard-1.png Empire Diversified Energy https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/ 32 32 EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY SIGNS APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CLEAN HYDROGEN HUB SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH BATTELLE https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-signs-appalachian-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-sub-recipient-agreement-with-battelle-2/ https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-signs-appalachian-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-sub-recipient-agreement-with-battelle-2/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:27:53 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=7450 Exciting News! Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. has signed a sub-recipient agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2)! This partnership marks a significant step forward in converting food waste into renewable hydrogen, thanks to the innovative technologies from Heartland Water Technology. Together, we’re paving the way for a sustainable, circular […]

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Exciting News!

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. has signed a sub-recipient agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2)! This partnership marks a significant step forward in converting food waste into renewable hydrogen, thanks to the innovative technologies from Heartland Water Technology. Together, we’re paving the way for a sustainable, circular economy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to lead the charge in renewable energy and waste-to-energy solutions!

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EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY SIGNS APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CLEAN HYDROGEN HUB SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH BATTELLE https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-signs-appalachian-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-sub-recipient-agreement-with-battelle/ https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-signs-appalachian-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-sub-recipient-agreement-with-battelle/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:57:57 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=7444 Follansbee, West Virginia, November 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (“Empire”) is pleased to announce the execution of the sub-recipient agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute (“Battelle”) for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). Battelle leads the Project Management Office for ARCH2 in partnership with the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy […]

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Follansbee, West Virginia, November 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (“Empire”) is pleased to announce the execution of the sub-recipient agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute (“Battelle”) for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). Battelle leads the Project Management Office for ARCH2 in partnership with the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). This is the final step for Empire Green Generation, LLC (“Green Gen”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire, to secure federal funding to assist in the first phase of development of its state-of-the-art facility that will convert food waste into renewable hydrogen as one of 11 Project Development Partners (PDPs) in the ARCH2 Hub.

Empire and project partner, Heartland Water Technology (“Heartland”), will develop a project for ARCH2 that employs food waste treatment in an anaerobic digester, which produces biogas and residual solid material (digestate). Heartland will subsequently apply its proprietary HelioStorm™ ultra-high temperature ionic gasifier technology to perform methane pyrolysis of the biogas to produce clean hydrogen and valuable, sustainable carbon black. The digestate will be 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 will be used to generate clean energy, powering the entire conversion system described, and reducing reliance on the grid and fossil fuels.

The Heartland and Empire partnership in the ARCH2 program represents a significant step forward in converting waste into sustainable hydrogen production for the Appalachian region.

“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 waste-to-energy project has been underway since June 2024 and is now officially a PDP in the ARCH2 program.

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, LLC 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 will produce 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. For further information, please contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. Investor Relations: 954-332-2423 www.empirediversifiedenergy.com

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Vivakor Provides Update on Closing of Merger With Empire Diversified Energy https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/vivakor-provides-update-on-closing-of-merger-with-empire-diversified-energy/ https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/vivakor-provides-update-on-closing-of-merger-with-empire-diversified-energy/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:23:18 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=7437 Empire’s Port Infrastructure to Provide Synergies for Vivakor to Boost Revenue and Growth DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, today provided an update on the anticipated merger with Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (“Empire” and […]

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Empire’s Port Infrastructure to Provide Synergies for Vivakor to Boost Revenue and Growth

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, today provided an update on the anticipated merger with Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (“Empire” and the “Merger”, respectively). The Merger, which was previously announced to close in 2024, is now being revised to the first quarter of 2025. This guidance is being revised due to the delay in Vivakor closing its recent acquisition of the Endeavor Entities, which was effective on October 1, 2024.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger, as previously announced, Vivakor would acquire all the outstanding shares of Empire’s common and preferred stock, on an as-converted basis, for net consideration of 67,200,000 shares (the “Consideration Shares”) of Vivakor common stock, resulting in Empire becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivakor upon the closing. At the time of closing, 7.5% or 5,040,000 of the Consideration Shares shall be held in escrow for the 12-months subsequent to closing for the purpose of indemnifying Vivakor and its shareholders for the representations, warranties and covenants of Empire contained in the definitive agreement memorializing the Merger. Empire shall cause a minimum of 65% or 43,680,000 of the Consideration Shares to be subject to a lock-up agreement for the 12-month period after the closing of the Merger, coupled with certain insider sales restrictions thereafter. Empire is required to have a minimum of $2.5 million in unrestricted cash on hand at the time of closing of the Merger.

The closing of the Merger is subject to stockholder approval of each company, Vivakor’s receipt of a satisfactory fairness opinion to the underlying transaction, and the effective registration of the Consideration Shares pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4, among other matters.

“Merging with Empire will provide an immediate platform to expand sustaintable-energy technologies across our logistics platform,” said James Ballengee, Chairman, President, & CEO. “Empire will strategically integrate with our recent acquisition of the Endeavor Entities and create opportunities and revenues previously unavailable to Vivakor.”

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.
Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC PINK:MPIR) is a multifaceted holding company with business units in sustainable energy and logistics. Empire’s primary location is in Follansbee, West Virginia, along the Ohio River, where it operates the Port of West Virginia (the “Port”) within its Eco-Industrial Complex, containing nearly 1,000 acres of contiguous land serving as a crossroads of the East Coast and Midwest through its trimodal truck, maritime, and rail terminal facility. Empire is currently deploying a host of innovative and sustainable technologies serving the transportation, recyclable waste, steel, warehousing, and other energy sectors to help decarbonize the region.

In addition, Empire’s flagship waste-to-energy pyrolysis plant, which is slated to commence commercial operations in the upcoming months, provides commercial grade pyrolysis oil to be used as a blendstock in petroleum products. The plant is designed to recycle as much as 70 tons of plastics per day through an environmentally friendly and low-emission pyrolysis process. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) as a recipient of up to $925 million in funding to advance the development of hydrogen projects throughout West Virginia, as well as parts of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Empire was selected from more than 80 initial applicants and is slated to receive a portion of the OCED funds to assist in the engineering and buildout of an anaerobic digester project at the Port as part of the ARCH2 project consortium.

For more information about Empire, please visit www.empirediversifiedenergy.com and www.empiregreengen.com.

About Vivakor, Inc.
Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK), is an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services. Vivakor’s strategy is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Its integrated trucking and facility assets provide crude oil and produced water transportation, gathering, storage, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts.

For more information, please visit our website: http://vivakor.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, , the expected transaction and ownership structure, the valuation of the transaction, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate planned acquisitions, the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the such transaction, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of pending transactions, disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding the Endeavor Entities industries and markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.

Investor Contact:
Phone: (949) 281-2606
[email protected]

SOURCE: Vivakor, Inc.

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Vivakor Signs Definitive Merger Agreement with Empire Diversified Energy for a Combined Enterprise Value of Approximately $250 Million https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/vivakor-signs-definitive-merger-agreement-with-empire-diversified-energy-for-a-combined-enterprise-value-of-approximately-250-million/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:15:18 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=7310 Synergies Expected to Provide Infrastructure for Expansion and Accelerate Revenue Growth DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), a socially responsible operator, acquirer and developer of clean energy technologies and environmental solutions, today is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive agreement and plan of merger […]

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Synergies Expected to Provide Infrastructure for Expansion and Accelerate Revenue Growth

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), a socially responsible operator, acquirer and developer of clean energy technologies and environmental solutions, today is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Pink:MPIR) (“Empire”), a multifaceted holding company with business units in sustainable energy and logistics

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, unanimously approved by the board of directors of each party, upon a successful closing, Vivakor would acquire all the outstanding shares of Empire common and preferred stock, on an as-converted basis, for net consideration of 67,200,000 shares (the “Consideration Shares”) of Vivakor common stock, resulting in Empire becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivakor upon the closing (the “Merger”). Upon the closing, 7.5% or 5,040,000 of the Consideration Shares shall be held in escrow for the 12-months subsequent to closing for the purpose of indemnifying Vivakor and its shareholders for the representations, warranties and covenants of Empire contained in the Merger Agreement. Empire shall cause a minimum of 65% or 43,680,000 of the Consideration Shares to be subject to a lock-up agreement for the 12-month period after the closing of the Merger, coupled with certain insider sales restrictions thereafter. Additionally, all Empire options and convertible securities existing immediately prior to the closing shall be either converted or cancelled pre-merger and any Empire warrants that are outstanding may be either accepted or rejected in the sole discretion of Vivakor, and Empire is required to have a minimum of $2.5 million in unrestricted cash on hand at the time of closing of the Merger, which shall be available to Vivakor thereafter.

The closing of the Merger, is subject to, among other things, stockholder approval of each company, Vivakor’s receipt of a satisfactory fairness opinion to the underlying transaction, and the effective registration of the Consideration Shares pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4. Vivakor is currently targeting the Merger to close by the end of the third fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024.

Vivakor Chairman and CEO James Ballengee commented, “This is a significant milestone for our company and we believe accelerates our vision to build a state-of-the-art, clean energy and remediation technologies company. Upon a successful closing of the Merger, we intend to construct and deploy our fourth Remediation Processing Center (RPC IV) at The Port of West Virginia, where Empire currently operates, as well as integrate our transportation and midstream assets into existing operations. We cannot be more excited about this merger, the synergies it presents, and the growth opportunities we see the merger presenting for the future of Vivakor. We look forward to moving this merger toward a closing by the end of September and will update shareholders and the Wall Street community as we continue our progress.”

Empire’s primary location is in Follansbee, West Virginia, where it operates The Port of West Virginia (“The Port”) within its Eco-Industrial Complex, situated along the Ohio River, with nearly 1,000 acres of contiguous land where it serves as the crossroads of the East Coast and Midwest through its trimodal (road, river, rail) terminal facility. Empire is currently deploying a host of innovative and sustainable technologies serving the transportation, recyclable waste, steel, warehousing, and other energy sectors to help decarbonize the region.

In additional to the traditional facilities at The Port, Empire’s flagship waste-to-energy pyrolysis plant, which is slated to come online in the second fiscal quarter of this year, is intended to provide behind-the-grid electrical power to The Port, while producing salable hydrochloric acid and excess gas into the market. The plant is designed to recycle 70 tons of plastics per day through a pyrolysis process that employs high heat in the absence of oxygen, is environmentally friendly and virtually emission free. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) as a recipient of up to $925 million in funding to advance the development of hydrogen projects throughout West Virginia, as well as parts of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Empire was selected from over 80 initial applicants and is slated to receive a portion of these funds to assist in the engineering and buildout of an anaerobic digester project at The Port as part of the ARCH2 project consortium.

For more information on Empire’s Industrial Complex, please visit www.empirediversifiedenergy.com and www.empiregreengen.com.

About Vivakor, Inc.

Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK), is a clean energy technology company focused on the oil remediation and natural resources sectors. Vivakor’s corporate mission is to create, acquire, accumulate, and operate distinct assets, intellectual properties, and exceptional technologies. Its Silver Fuels Delhi, LLC, and White Claw Colorado City, LLC subsidiaries include crude oil gathering, storage, and transportation facilities, which feature long-term ten year take-or-pay contracts.

The Company’s patented Remediation Processing Centers allows for the environmentally friendly recovery of bitumen (heavy crude) and other hydrocarbons from the remediation of contaminated soils. Vivakor believes its RPC’s are the only remediation system that can clean soils with more than 5% by weight oil contamination while recovering the oil and leaving the soil fully viable for reuse. Once operational, its Remediation Processing Centers will focus on extraction from shallow, oil-laden sands, along with generating petroleum-based remediation projects in Kuwait and in Houston, Texas.

For more information, please visit our website: http://vivakor.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the implied enterprise value of Vivakor as a result of the Merger, the expected transaction and ownership structure, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate the Merger, the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the Merger, the approval of the stockholders of either party is not obtained, Empire’s ability to secure the $2.5 million financing on terms that are satisfactory or favorable, or at all, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger, including, but not limited to Vivakor’s ability to construct and deploy a fourth Remediation Processing Center, risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Empire, Empire’s ability to secure the capital, permits, licenses, agreements, equipment and other resources necessary to execute on its currently planned projects, including, but not limited to, meeting Empire’s currently anticipated timeline of bringing its pyrolysis plant into operation during the second fiscal quarter 2024, disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about Vivakor and Empire or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than Vivakor and Empire, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding Empire’s industry and markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.

Investors Contact:
P:949-281-2606
[email protected]

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SOURCE: Vivakor

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Heartland Water Technology to Collaborate with Empire Diversified Energy to Produce Sustainable Hydrogen at the Port of West Virginia https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/heartland-water-technology-to-collaborate-with-empire-diversified-energy-to-produce-sustainable-hydrogen-at-the-port-of-west-virginia-2/ Mon, 20 May 2024 16:24:36 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6655 Follansbee, West Virginia, May 20, 2024 – (OTC Markets News Release) 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 […]

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Follansbee, West Virginia, May 20, 2024 – (OTC Markets News Release) 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, turkey 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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Heartland Water Technology to Collaborate with Empire Diversified Energy to Produce Sustainable Hydrogen at the Port of West Virginia https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/heartland-water-technology-to-collaborate-with-empire-diversified-energy-to-produce-sustainable-hydrogen-at-the-port-of-west-virginia/ Mon, 20 May 2024 16:20:32 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6650 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 […]

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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.

Click the link to learn more:https://click.empirede.com/c98

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EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY, INC. RECEIVES APPROVAL TO OPERATE SHORTLINE RAILROAD EMPIRE RIVER RAIL, LLC https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-inc-receives-approval-to-operate-shortline-railroad-empire-river-rail-llc-2/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:42:47 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6460 Empire Diversified Energy proudly announces the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for furthering the development of The Port of West Virginia as a full-service tri-modal facility. Empire River Rail is moving forward as a shortline railroad at the Port and will strive […]

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Empire Diversified Energy proudly announces the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for furthering the development of The Port of West Virginia as a full-service tri-modal facility. Empire River Rail is moving forward as a shortline railroad at the Port and will strive to be a clean-energy rail system in West Virginia. The shortline railroad is a vital link at the Port by enhancing connectivity and the movement and storage of freight at the terminal. The focus on efficiency and sustainability allows for the deployment of carbon-reducing technologies in the rail industry.

“The decarbonization of ports is a prime goal for the Department of Transportation, and the formation of a shortline railroad at The Port of West Virginia is a step in helping to meet that goal”

Empire Diversified Energy’s Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown

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EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY, INC. RECEIVES APPROVAL TO OPERATE SHORTLINE RAILROAD EMPIRE RIVER RAIL, LLC https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-inc-receives-approval-to-operate-shortline-railroad-empire-river-rail-llc/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:05:59 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6453 Fort Lauderdale, FL. – January 24, 2024 – (PR Newswire) Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) Empire Diversified Energy proudly announces the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for furthering the development of The Port of West Virginia as […]

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Fort Lauderdale, FL. – January 24, 2024 – (PR Newswire) Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) Empire Diversified Energy proudly announces the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for furthering the development of The Port of West Virginia as a full-service tri-modal facility.

Empire River Rail is moving forward as a shortline railroad at the Port and will strive to be a clean-energy rail system in West Virginia. The shortline railroad is a vital link at the Port by enhancing connectivity and the movement and storage of freight at the terminal. The focus on efficiency and sustainability allows for the deployment of carbon-reducing technologies in the rail industry.

Empire Diversified Energy’s Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown says, “The decarbonization of ports is a prime goal for the Department of Transportation, and the formation of a shortline railroad at The Port of West Virginia is a step in helping to meet that goal.”

For more information about Empire River Rail and Empire Diversified Energy, please visit our website https://empirediversifiedenergy.com  Media inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc (EDE) is a multifaceted holding company with business units in the sustainable energy and logistics sector. Empire Diversified Energy’s primary location in Follansbee, WV where it operates the Port of West of Virginia along with its Eco-Industrial Complex. The facility is geographically located along the Ohio River where it serves the crossroads of the East Coast and Midwest through its trimodal facility. EDE 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.

For further information, please contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Investor Relations: 954-332-2423 www.empirediversifiedenergy.com

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Empire Diversified Energy’s COO Bernard Brown presented at the Appalachian Hydrogen – Carbon Capture Conference. https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energys-coo-bernard-brown-presented-at-the-appalachian-hydrogen-carbon-capture-conference/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:50:44 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6379 Empire Diversified Energy’s COO Bernard Brown presented Empire’s anaerobic digester project at the Appalachian Hydrogen – Carbon Capture Conference in Southpointe/Canonsburg, PA, on 30 November.  Empire is one of 14 project development partners (PDPs) in the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), which is scheduled to be awarded $925 million from DOE’s Office of Clean Energy […]

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Empire Diversified Energy’s COO Bernard Brown presented Empire’s anaerobic digester project at the Appalachian Hydrogen – Carbon Capture Conference in Southpointe/Canonsburg, PA, on 30 November.  Empire is one of 14 project development partners (PDPs) in the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), which is scheduled to be awarded $925 million from DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).

Bernard effectively conveyed the story of Empire’s journey into ARCH2 to the sold-out event. 

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Empire Diversified Energy Included in ARCH2’s DOE Funding for Hydrogen Projects https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/empire-diversified-energy-included-in-arch2s-doe-funding-for-hydrogen-projects/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:20:08 +0000 https://empirediversifiedenergy.com/?p=6261 Follansbee, W.Va. – October 18, 2023 – (PR Newswire) Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) announced its Anaerobic Digester project in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia will receive funding via Empire’s inclusion in the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that ARCH2 was […]

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Follansbee, W.Va. – October 18, 2023 – (PR Newswire) Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) announced its Anaerobic Digester project in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia will receive funding via Empire’s inclusion in the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that ARCH2 was selected as one of seven hydrogen hub projects nationwide to receive funding from DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). Specifically, the ARCH2 consortium is scheduled to receive up to $925 million to advance the development of hydrogen projects in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Empire’s wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Green Generation, LLC, will oversee the Anaerobic Digester project.

In being selected for this funding, Empire has distinguished itself among significant players in the sustainable-energy space and looks forward to representing the Northern Panhandle in West Virginia’s strong history of energy production. This project uses proven technology in an innovative way: using renewable feedstocks to generate green hydrogen that will be used for industrial and transportation fuel.

The vision of Empire’s leadership team for establishing a hydrogen-based energy project in Follansbee is now fortified with Empire being selected as a Project Development Partner by ARCH2. The Anaerobic Digester project is just one of several Empire projects in various stages of operation and development that emphasize recycling, brownfields redevelopment, and economic growth while decarbonizing industrial and commercial operations at The Port of West Virginia.
Empire will be presenting project details to stakeholders and local citizens at upcoming public meetings as part of its Community Benefits Plan.

ARCH2 SELECTED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S HYDROGEN HUB FUNDING (Press Release)

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc (EDE) is a multifaceted holding company with business units in the sustainable energy and logistics sector. Empire Diversified Energy’s primary location in Follansbee, WV where it operates the Port of West of Virginia along with its Eco-Industrial Complex. The facility is geographically located along the Ohio River where it serves the crossroads of the East Coast and Midwest through its trimodal facility. EDE 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.

For further information, please contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.
Investor Relations: 954-332-2423 www.empirediversifiedenergy.com

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