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Vivakor, Inc. reports developments across an integrated energy platform focused on transportation, storage, reuse, remediation, and related crude oil marketing activities. Company news includes updates on transportation and logistics operations, terminaling and storage assets, oilfield waste remediation initiatives, and commercial activity through Vivakor Supply & Trading.
Recurring announcements also cover capital-structure actions such as convertible note financings, forbearance agreements, reverse stock splits, shareholder distributions, and Nasdaq Capital Market listing matters. Financial updates describe revenue mix, asset utilization, balance sheet actions, and the company’s execution of its infrastructure and commercial platform strategy.
Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) announced its underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, totaling $8 million in gross proceeds. The offering, expected to close on February 16, 2022, includes a 45-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 240,000 shares. Additionally, a 1-for-30 reverse stock split will be effective on February 14, 2022, prior to trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Vivakor, Inc. has secured a significant contract with Al Dali International Co. to remediate 500,000 tons of contaminated soil in Kuwait, part of a UN-sponsored initiative from the Gulf Wars. Vivakor will deploy patented technology and operate two Remediation Processing Centers, processing 40 tons of soil per hour and earning $20 per ton processed. CEO Matt Nicosia expressed enthusiasm about the potential expansion of this partnership. The unique technology promises to recycle oil from the soil without emissions or water usage, opening doors for larger projects in the future.
Vivakor, Inc. (OTC PINK:VIVK) has made significant advances in asphalt binder production by reclaiming polluted soils, achieving a Performance Grade (PG) 70-22 rating, up from 64-22. This improvement supports the company’s strategy amid rising roadway infrastructure spending in the U.S., estimated to be fueled by the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and President Biden's infrastructure proposal. Vivakor plans to produce 50 tons of asphalt binder daily from its Utah facility, leveraging an estimated 44 million barrels of recoverable heavy crude, positioning the company for growth as demand outpaces supply.
Vivakor, Inc. (OTC PINK:VIVK) has announced the granting of a second patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, enhancing the protection of its Remediation Processing Centers (RPCs). The RPC technology effectively separates oil from contaminated soil, preserving the organics for reuse. With capabilities of processing over 20 tons of oil-laden soil per hour, Vivakor plans to deploy multiple RPCs globally. CEO Matt Nicosia highlighted the significance of the patent for their proprietary technology, which addresses soil with over 7% hydrocarbon contamination.
Vivakor, Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement with TBT Group to license advanced energy harvesting and sensor technology. This innovation allows for wireless sensors in roadways powered by road vibrations, enhancing infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. Vivakor aims to incorporate this technology into its asphaltic cement production, recently rated as AC20. The collaboration is expected to lead to a smart road commercial product by the end of 2021, which will significantly improve communication between vehicles and roadways for safer autonomous driving.
Vivakor, Inc. (OTC PINK:VIVK) has announced the acquisition of three water remediation systems from its partner solvAQUA as part of a strategic agreement dated April 2020. This purchase enables Vivakor to enhance its environmental remediation capabilities, effectively managing both soil and water contamination. The solvAQUA Wastewater Management System can treat over 4,000 m³/day, achieving a waste removal rate of 99.99%. This integration is expected to create new revenue opportunities while promoting sustainable practices in environmental clean-up efforts.
Vivakor, Inc. (OTC PINK:VIVK) has announced that its remediated bituminous material has passed third-party tests, qualifying as performance grade asphaltic cement (PG 64-22). With the U.S. asphalt market valued at approximately $35 billion, the company aims to meet increasing demand due to new infrastructure projects. Vivakor plans to produce 50 tons of asphaltic cement daily from its Utah facility, which has an estimated capacity of 44 million barrels of heavy crude. The company is already in discussions with major asphalt companies in the Intermountain West Region.
Vivakor, Inc. (OTC PINK: VIVK) announces a significant milestone at its Remediation Processing Center (RPC) in Utah, achieving a key performance indicator of separating oil from contaminated soil at a rate of 20 tons per hour. This breakthrough allows the RPC to process soil containing up to 18% oil and supports the company's plans to deploy multiple RPCs globally over the next year. CEO Matt Nicosia emphasized that this achievement validates the company's revenue model and financing structure, furthering their mission to transform waste into valuable resources.