Booker T. Washington State Park (West Virginia)

EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CLOSES $40 MILLION FINANCING TO COMMISSION RECYCLING PLANT IN WEST VIRGINIA

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Pink: MPIR) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Green Generation, LLC, has closed on its financing of forty million dollars ($40,000,000) through the sale of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds (Empire Green Generation, LLC Project) Series 2023 with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Pink: MPIR) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Green Generation, LLC, has closed on its financing of forty million dollars ($40,000,000) through the sale of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds (Empire Green Generation, LLC Project) Series 2023 with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.
  • This financing will be used to complete the construction of the recycling plant at the Company's riverfront complex of the 'Port of West Virginia' in Follansbee, West Virginia (the "Port").
  • The Company's Chief Executive Officer Frank Rosso stated: "We are very pleased to bring this cutting-edge technology to the State of West Virginia and are committed to our efforts of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable growth at the Port of West Virginia.
  • We believe Empire Green Generation will be an industry leader in waste-to-energy recycling and are excited about its future.

FORM ENERGY BREAKS GROUND ON FORM FACTORY 1 IN WEIRTON, WV

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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WEIRTON, W.Va., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Form Energy, Inc., an American technology company developing and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems, held a groundbreaking and beam signing ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of Form Factory 1, the company's first high-volume manufacturing facility. Located in Weirton, West Virginia, Form Factory 1 will employ at least 750 people when operating at full capacity. Form Energy was joined by federal, state, and local officials, as well as customers, investors, and stakeholders from across the region to celebrate the exciting milestone.

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  • CEO of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, said at today's ceremony, "When we founded Form Energy, we set out to transform the electric grid through reliable, low-cost multi-day energy storage made in America.
  • Form Energy will begin manufacturing and assembling its iron-air battery systems at the Weirton factory for broad commercialization in mid-to-late 2024.
  • Form Energy is partnering with the State of West Virginia to build Form Factory 1.
  • To learn more about Form Energy and stay up to date on the latest developments and job openings at Form Factory 1, please visit www.formenergy.com .

Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Submits Multi-State Application for the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Hub

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team has submitted its application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for the regional clean hydrogen hub Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) as designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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  • The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team has submitted its application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for the regional clean hydrogen hub Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) as designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
  • Concentrated in Appalachian counties as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) across West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, ARCH2 will leverage diverse regional resources to build a safe, sustainable clean hydrogen hub that can scale and integrate into a national clean H2 network.
  • The region is the ideal location for a clean hydrogen hub, due to its unique access to ample low-cost natural gas feedstock, vast industrial end-user demand, workforce and technology capability, and carbon sequestration potential.
  • I am confident that our proposal will bring focus to DOE’s vision of a hydrogen economy, and we will make Appalachia the nation’s ‘one-stop shop’ for hydrogen.

Our Next Energy (ONE) to Build Battery Storage System Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia; Create Over 100 New Jobs

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery storage system manufacturing facility in Millwood, at the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables (BHE Renewables) microgrid business site.

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  • Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery storage system manufacturing facility in Millwood, at the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables (BHE Renewables) microgrid business site.
  • ft. industrial building already located on the Ravenswood site to assemble Aries Grid, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) utility-scale battery system that can serve as long-duration energy storage.
  • Millwood is an ideal location to build Aries Grids as BHE Renewables selected ONE as its partner for utility-scale battery storage at its microgrid business site.
  • With today’s announcement, the Aries Grid battery will be manufactured in West Virginia.

Leaders Break Ground on $500,000,000 Investment to Build Global Aerospace Manufacturing Hub Powered by Renewable Energy Microgrid

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Saturday, March 4, 2023
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A groundbreaking event was held on more than 2,000 acres of land in Jackson County, West Virginia.

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  • A groundbreaking event was held on more than 2,000 acres of land in Jackson County, West Virginia.
  • BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, is developing the property into a first-of-its-kind solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site.
  • To ensure access to solar energy even when the sun doesn’t shine, BHE Renewables has selected ONE – Our Next Energy, Inc. – as its partner for large-scale battery storage.
  • As a result, West Virginia is now at the forefront of renewable energy microgrid-powered manufacturing.

Nucor Provides One-Year Update on New West Virginia Sheet Mill

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Nucor now expects a net cash outlay of approximately $3.1 billion for the West Virginia sheet mill, up from $2.7 billion when the project was first announced in September 2021.

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  • Nucor now expects a net cash outlay of approximately $3.1 billion for the West Virginia sheet mill, up from $2.7 billion when the project was first announced in September 2021.
  • To date, Nucor Steel West Virginia has received all required state permits and is working to secure federal permits this spring.
  • Nucor Steel West Virginia will have a freight advantage and unmatched capabilities that will enable the continued expansion of Nucor's high-quality, low-carbon steel product offerings.
  • "We appreciate the warm welcome we have received and working with these officials to recruit the talent we will need to build an amazing Nucor Steel West Virginia team."

Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Encouraged to Submit a Full Application for the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Hub Funding

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team has been notified by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) that it has been encouraged to submit a full application for the regional clean hydrogen hub Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) as designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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  • The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team has been notified by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) that it has been encouraged to submit a full application for the regional clean hydrogen hub Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) as designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
  • Concentrated in Appalachian counties as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) across West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, ARCH2 will leverage diverse regional resources to build a sustainable clean hydrogen hub that can scale and integrate into a national clean H2 network.
  • The region is the ideal location for a clean hydrogen hub, due to its unique access to ample low-cost natural gas feedstock, end-user demand, workforce and technology capability, and carbon sequestration potential.
  • “West Virginia continues to have a growing and diverse energy portfolio with natural resources that are vital to a successful hydrogen hub.

State of Ohio and Business Community Show Support for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) Joining Battelle and Major Energy and Technology Companies

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Ohio continues to support efforts to lead in the innovation of new technology, including the clean hydrogen market, said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

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  • Ohio continues to support efforts to lead in the innovation of new technology, including the clean hydrogen market, said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
  • The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the proposal for funding ARCH2, said Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers.
  • Due to our vast natural resources and manufacturing opportunities, Ohio amplifies the impact of ARCH2 as a clean hydrogen hub.
  • Collaborations with Ohio companies have led world-changing innovations for generations, making Ohio an ideal destination for this hydrogen hub.

SEVA Announces Bitcoin Mining Partnership to Help Advance the Development of SunPark

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockware Solutions (BWS), an industry leader in blockchain infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SEVA. Blockware Solutions has initiated a large-scale 150-megawatt development to expand its Bitcoin mining operations in SunPark, an extension of Rock Creek Development as referenced by previous and current administrations in Boone and Lincoln counties, West Virginia. 

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  • FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockware Solutions (BWS), an industry leader in blockchain infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SEVA.
  • Blockware Solutions has initiated a large-scale 150-megawatt development to expand its Bitcoin mining operations in SunPark, an extension of Rock Creek Development as referenced by previous and current administrations in Boone and Lincoln counties, West Virginia.
  • SEVA WV announced its plans earlier this year to develop SunPark, a 3,000-acre solar park that includes industrial and commercial development, an educational experience, tourism, and hospitality venues.
  • "Off the heels of our 20-megawatt data center in Belfry, KY, we are excited to announce our next mining location in SunPark.