In West Virginia, Empire Diversified Energy and Heartland Water Technology announced a new partnership with Empire Green Generation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire, to develop a 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 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. Bernard Brown, Empire COO, added, “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 the third quarter of 2025.
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