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.

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

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Workshop participants will include some of the region’s largest fleets, truck manufacturers, and industry leaders who are coming together to discuss the advancement of clean transportation fuels and technologies.

Lynn Lyon, director of sustainable transportation at U.S. Energy, shares, “Fleets are interested in learning more about what technologies are available now and what advancements can be expected within the next year. At this workshop, we will discuss the availability of both alternative fuel trucks and infrastructure—comparing costs and environmental benefits.”

With transportation accounting for over 25% of the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions and heavy-duty vehicles making up ~23% of the sector’s total emissions, carriers and shippers are motivated to consider alternatives. Some are leaning towards electrification, while others are evaluating renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, renewable diesel, biodiesel, and hybrids.

The workshop will include a discussion with special guest Larry Cox, PGT Trucking’s vice president of sustainability. Larry has experience with battery electric and natural gas trucks with plans to lease hydrogen trucks for the company’s fleet. PGT is the first in the flatbed industry to provide dedicated transportation services using a Class 8 zero-emissions truck to Steel Dynamics, one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in North America.

Empire Diversified Energy is hosting this event in alignment with its plans to introduce a new clean fleet at the expanding Port of West Virginia. These yard trucks and tractors will operate at the inland port moving cargo. As part of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to tour the facility, which was converted from an industrial park to a circular energy system that produces transportation fuel from waste.

At Empire Diversified Energy, our goal is to develop the largest environmental, social and governance (ESG) inland river port terminal in the United States along with a portfolio of ‘green-oriented’ recycling plants and logistics and storage facilities at the Port of West Virginia. As a new port, we have the advantage to lead by example with cleaner transportation with our fleet,

Bernard Brown, chief operating officer of Empire Diversified Energy

U.S. Energy is partnering with Empire Diversified Energy to build a public access polyfuel station for this new fleet. The site will dispense renewable natural gas and hydrogen with an option to add electric charging if there is demand. Other fleets in the area have already expressed an interest in collaborating to build out a clean fuel network in the region. U.S. Energy currently has seven natural gas fuel stations in Pennsylvania and three in Ohio. The Follansbee site will be the company’s first fueling station in West Virginia.

U.S. Energy and Empire Diversified Energy are excited to co-host this workshop—helping local fleets evaluate their options for alternative fuel adoption. To register for this event, visit https://go.pardot.com/l/1003721/2023-09-06/tshj

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Empire’s ARCH2 project is being developed jointly with a leading technology company and if the proposal is accepted, will be located at Empire Green Generation, LLC property (the former site of Koppers, Inc.) in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This repurposed site is part of Empire’s Riverfront Industrial Complex that currently consists of approximately 900 acres and includes nearly 8,000 linear feet of Ohio River frontage and over 20,000 linear feet of Empire-owned rail. With the support of the Brooke County Commission, the Company already operates Empire Trimodal Terminal, LLC as The Port of West Virginia, providing cargo handling via barge, rail and truck and cargo storage in warehouses located both on and off site. 

The project is just one of several significant initiatives by Empire to seek to apply innovative technologies with the goal of  reducing dependence on fossil fuels and to finding ways to beneficially use materials that would otherwise go to waste. We expect to announce additional details on some of these developing projects  in the  near future. We believe these projects  have the potential to create hundreds of new jobs and will contribute substantially to the local economy.

Commenting on this acceptance, Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown stated, “We are very excited to be a part of this incredible ensemble of companies assigned to represent the Appalachian Region. Empire is committed to West Virginia, its application of green technologies across its portfolio businesses, while providing a safer, more sustainable and cleaner future.”

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The Company will use the proceeds from the financing to begin the engineering, development, and construction of new warehousing and storage tank farm at the site, which is adjacent to Empire’s Port of West Virginia facility. Construction is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of next year.

Frank Rosso, Chief Executive Officer of Empire commented: “We are grateful to all our lenders, advisors, and professionals for their support as we continue our development at the Port of West Virginia and the Company’s industrial complex as a whole. We will continue to provide updates
as the operations comes online in the near future.”

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. is an emerging growth infrastructure company offering mixed-use storage, logistics, and service solutions to the dynamic changing needs of the transportation and energy industries.

Statements contained in this communication that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements, including our intent to begin the engineering and permitting phase of the recycling plant construction projects, reflect current views of management with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected, or described pursuant to similar expressions.

For further information, contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.
Investor Relations – 954-332-2423
www.Empirediversifiedenergy.com

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Commenting on this appointment, CEO Frank Rosso stated, “We are very excited about Bernard and his
vision for the Empire Riverfront Complex in Follansbee, WV. Bernard has a great deal of experience
working on similar projects and this experience will serve him well as he develops, what we believe will
be, (when fully built out) one of the largest ALL GREEN recycling facilities in North America, The Port of
West Virginia and the Empire Riverfront Complex.”
Mr. Brown also has an impeccable reputation with several of the world’s largest financial institutions as
a team leader for the restructuring of distressed assets and holds multiple degrees including a Masters
in Energy from Texas A&M University, a MPA from Clemson University, and a bachelor’s degree in
planning from Arizona State University.

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More details from the event can be found at https://www.wvh2hub.com/industry-day

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