New Partnership to Build Waste-to-Hydrogen Facility in West Virginia

A new partnership in West Virginia will see a new facility in the area that will convert food waste into renewable hydrogen and carbon.

Empire Diversified Energy (Empire) and Heartland Water Technology (Heartland) are teaming up with Empire Green Generation to develop the facility at the Port of West Virginia. The project is part of the Department of Energy’s Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub and is expected to begin operations in Q3 2025.

"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," said Chris Beaufait, CEO of Heartland.

"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.”

"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,” Bernard Brown, Empire COO.

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