Vivakor, Inc. announced an update on the hydrogen project developed at the Port of West Virginia industrial park in collaboration with Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. and Heartland Water Technology. The project involves transforming food waste into renewable hydrogen and carbon as part of the Department of Energy's Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub. The innovative process includes using an anaerobic digester to produce biogas and digestate, which is then converted into clean hydrogen and synthesis gas through proprietary technologies like the HelioStorm™ gasifier. The partnership between Heartland and Empire aims to revolutionize waste treatment and sustainable hydrogen production, emphasizing the importance of renewable hydrogen in fostering a circular economy and achieving decarbonization goals. Scheduled to begin operations in Q3 2025, this project represents a significant leap towards sustainable energy generation and environmental responsibility.