Energy Emergencies Drive Urgent Action in Nevada Fuel Supply
Rhea-AI Summary
Sky Quarry (NASDAQ:SKYQ) highlighted its role in Nevada’s evolving fuel security strategy after the April 30, 2026 meeting of the Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee. The company operates Eagle Springs, the only permitted, operating refinery in Nevada, with ~5,000 barrels per day nameplate capacity.
Management sees alignment between Nevada’s fuel emergency response and recent federal national security policies supporting domestic energy infrastructure. Sky Quarry is pursuing higher refinery throughput and in‑state crude supply and may seek participation in state-led initiatives and federally backed programs, though outcomes are not assured.
Positive
- Only permitted, operating refinery in Nevada with ~5,000 barrels per day capacity
- Participation in Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee on state fuel supply strategy
- State fuel emergency focus on expanding in‑state refining and reducing imports
- Federal actions prioritize domestic energy and may unlock multiple support mechanisms
- Company advancing initiatives to increase Eagle Springs throughput and crude supply
- Management sees potential to join state infrastructure and federal energy programs
Negative
- Nevada facing structural fuel supply shortages and heavy reliance on imported fuels
- Refinery closures and infrastructure constraints pressuring Western U.S. fuel logistics
- Company states there is no assurance policies will benefit Sky Quarry
News Market Reaction – SKYQ
In the May 11 session, SKYQ declined 9.46%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -23.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 14 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Strategic MOU signed | Positive | -11.2% | Non-binding MOU to advance low-carbon fuels and refinery integration. |
| May 04 | PR Spring RFP details | Positive | +0.3% | RFP to commercialize ~180M-barrel PR Spring asset with partners. |
| Apr 29 | PR Spring RFP launch | Positive | +6.3% | Request for proposals to accelerate PR Spring oil sands development. |
| Apr 23 | Trump refining focus | Positive | -13.8% | Company highlight of Defense Production Act support for refining capacity. |
| Apr 02 | Refinery macro update | Positive | +101.6% | Positioning Nevada refinery as strategic as Brent exceeded $110. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent policy- and asset-focused updates have often been positive in tone, but price reactions were mixed, with both sharp rallies and notable selloffs following similar strategic and macro-energy headlines.
Over the last six weeks, SKYQ has repeatedly highlighted the strategic value of its Nevada Foreland refinery and PR Spring oil sands asset. News on Apr 2 and Apr 29 emphasized the ~5,000 bpd refinery and ~180 million barrel PR Spring resource, with strong and moderate positive reactions. Subsequent items, including Trump administration prioritization of refining (Apr 23) and an MOU for low‑carbon fuels (May 7), saw double‑digit declines. Today’s Committee-focused update continues this policy-alignment narrative within the same Western U.S. fuel-supply theme.
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Sky Quarry owns the only refinery in Nevada and could stand to benefit as state and federal policies converge
WOODS CROSS, UT / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company") today highlighted its participation in ongoing discussions shaping Nevada's fuel supply strategy within the broader U.S. energy security landscape at a meeting of the Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee (the "Committee") held on April 30, 2026.
The Committee, formed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo in response to fuel supply disruptions and Nevada's declaration of a limited state of emergency, is focused on critical vulnerabilities in fuel logistics, refining capacity, and regional energy independence. The Company's management views the Committee as Nevada's response to a compounding series of energy emergencies necessitating coordinated action at both the state and federal levels. Nevada and the broader Western United States remain heavily dependent on imported refined fuels, a dynamic that is causing increasing pressure amid refinery closures and constraints on infrastructure expansion.
Sky Quarry CEO Marcus Laun attended the Committee's April 30, 2026, meeting, where state leaders, regulators, and industry participants discussed the fuel supply shortage, which is increasingly being viewed as a structural issue rather than a temporary disruption.
"This is no longer a single-point failure scenario. It is part of a broader energy security challenge," said Laun. "Nevada's response reflects a growing recognition that local fuel production and refining capacity are essential."
The urgency at the state level is echoed by federal actions. President Donald Trump issued Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda designating domestic energy production, refining, and logistics infrastructure as matters of national security. These and other actions are expected to unlock substantial federal support mechanisms for the energy industry, including:
• Export-Import Bank financing for energy infrastructure
• Department of Defense offtake agreements
• Department of Energy lending and project financing
• Defense Production Act incentives
Sky Quarry believes this alignment in prioritization at the state and federal levels creates a meaningful opportunity for accelerated investment in domestic refining and production assets.
"This is the kind of policy alignment that drives real capital into the sector," Laun added. "When you combine state emergencies with federal national security mandates, you create a pathway for funding, offtake, and infrastructure buildout at scale. We are interested in identifying partners and opportunities that will help us meet the needs of the Nevada market."
Sky Quarry is advancing initiatives to increase throughput at its Eagle Springs Foreland Refinery in Nevada while engaging with regional oil producers to expand crude supply within the state. Eagle Springs is the only permitted, operating refinery in Nevada, with a nameplate capacity of approximately 5,000 barrels per day, a distinction that management believes will make the Company a natural focal point for Nevada's efforts to expand in-state refining and production capacity, reduce dependency on imported fuels, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Although there can be no assurance that the state and federal actions and policies discussed herein will have the anticipated effect or benefit the Company, management believes the Company's Nevada footprint, combined with its integrated upstream and refining capabilities, positions Sky Quarry to potentially participate in both state-led infrastructure initiatives and federally supported energy programs.
"We believe domestic energy assets in supply-constrained regions like ours are entering a period of strategic revaluation," Laun said. "Sky Quarry is well positioned for that shift."
The Company intends to remain actively engaged with the Committee and related stakeholders as policy and infrastructure initiatives continue to develop. The Company expects these developments to inform future operational, partnership, and capital deployment strategies.
About Sky Quarry Inc.
Sky Quarry is an oil production and refining company that operates the Foreland Refinery, a regional facility producing diesel, vacuum gas oil (VGO), naphtha, and liquid paving asphalt for Western U.S. markets. The Company is also advancing its PR Spring development in Utah, focused on technologies to recover hydrocarbons from oil-saturated sands and soils and consumer waste, including asphalt shingles, using its proprietary ECOSolv process. This closed-loop technology aims to enable efficient oil recovery while reducing landfill waste and supporting domestic energy production. For more information, please visit www.skyquarry.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations
Jennifer Standley
Director of Investor Relations
ir@skyquarry.com
SOURCE: Sky Quarry
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