Sky Quarry Taps TAR360 to Drive Production Growth and Operational Excellence at Foreland Refinery
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Sky Quarry (NASDAQ: SKYQ) has engaged Kevin Arrington of TAR360 as a strategic consultant to boost production and optimize operations at the Foreland Refinery, Nevada's only operational crude oil refinery.
The initiative aims to increase output in two phases:
- Initial increase: Up to 125% (from 20,000 to 45,000 barrels per month)
- Ultimate target: Up to 300% (to 80,000 barrels per month)
The company focuses on converting recycled liquid asphalt from waste shingles into sustainable fuels. This expansion comes as California faces fuel supply challenges due to refinery closures and stricter environmental regulations. TAR360, with experience working with BP, Shell, and Boeing, will help implement new operating frameworks and upgrade internal reporting systems to improve strategic oversight and transparency.
Positive
- Planned production increase of up to 125% (from 20,000 to 45,000 barrels/month) in initial phase
- Further expansion target of 300% (to 80,000 barrels/month)
- Strategic partnership with experienced consultant (TAR360) having track record with major companies like BP, Shell, Boeing
- Positioned to capitalize on California's fuel supply constraints
- Implementation of enhanced operational reporting systems for better decision-making
Negative
- Current production limited to only 20,000 barrels per month
- Requires significant operational changes and infrastructure optimization
- Consulting costs and implementation expenses not disclosed
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SKYQ declined 3.58%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
“Positioning the Company to Meet Rising Regional Demand”
WOODS CROSS, Utah, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYQ) (“Sky Quarry” or the “Company”), an integrated energy solutions company committed to revolutionizing the waste asphalt shingle recycling industry, today announced it has engaged Kevin Arrington of TAR360 as a strategic consultant. Arrington will work closely with the Sky Quarry team to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory, optimize internal processes, and support execution across key operational initiatives.
The consulting engagement will focus on a production scale-up strategy at the Company’s Foreland Refinery, Nevada’s only operational crude oil refinery. The initiative includes optimizing existing infrastructure and implementing a clear roadmap to initially increase output by up to
By improving distillation and refracturing processes at the Foreland Refinery, Sky Quarry is driving greater refining efficiency and accelerating the conversion of recycled liquid asphalt from waste shingles into blended, sustainably produced fuels and other high-value materials. The Company believes that this initiative will reinforce its position as a next-generation energy provider and will enhance its ability to meet rising regional demand, particularly as California faces ongoing fuel supply constraints driven by refinery closures and tightening environmental regulations.
“As we scale Sky Quarry into a fully integrated waste-to-energy platform, it’s critical that our internal systems evolve with our growth,” said David Sealock, CEO of Sky Quarry. “Kevin Arrington and TAR360 bring a proven track record of transforming complex operations into high-performance systems, delivering measurable results for companies like BP, Shell, and Boeing. By leveraging that expertise, we’re strengthening our foundation for disciplined growth, operational excellence, and long-term shareholder value.”
Arrington and TAR360 will also help design and implement a practical operating framework that connects day-to-day activities with Sky Quarry’s broader business goals, ensuring teams are aligned, performance is measurable, and resources are focused where they will have the greatest impact on the Company’s operating results. At the same time, he will evaluate and upgrade the Company’s internal reporting systems, giving the Board and executive leadership better access to timely, decision-ready information to support strategic oversight and improve transparency.
About Kevin Arrington and TAR360
Kevin Arrington is the founder of TAR360, a performance consulting firm with over 15 years of experience driving operational improvements across the energy, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. Known for delivering measurable results, including nearly
About Sky Quarry Inc.
Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) and its subsidiaries are, collectively, an oil production, refining, and a development-stage environmental remediation company formed to deploy technologies to facilitate the recycling of waste asphalt shingles and remediation of oil-saturated sands and soils. Our waste-to-energy mission is to repurpose and upcycle millions of tons of asphalt shingle waste, diverting them from landfills. By doing so, we can contribute to improved waste management, promote resource efficiency, conserve natural resources, and reduce environmental impact. For more information, please visit skyquarry.com.
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