ME2C® Environmental Gains New Supply Business at Another Midwest Plant Operated by Large Utility Customer, Patented Mercury Emissions Technology Licensee

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Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCQB: MEEC) announced a new supply business with a major utility after issuing a license to operate its patented Sorbent Enhancement Additive (SEA^®) technology for mercury emissions capture. This represents the third plant location under this utility’s fleet to become a direct supply customer. The new business is anticipated to continue throughout 2022, following successful product testing in late 2021. CEO Richard MacPherson emphasized the operational efficiencies gained from their partnership, highlighting the company's growth in the environmental technology sector.

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• Acquisition of a new supply contract from a major utility, indicating trust in the company's technology.
• Strengthened presence in the environmental technology market with three plants under direct supply contracts.
• Expected continuation of supply business through 2022, supporting revenue stability.

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• None.

Third Plant Location with Major Utility Gained as a Supply Customer After Issuing License to Operate

CORSICANA, TX, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCQB: MEEC) ("ME₂C Environmental" or the “Company”), a leading environmental technologies firm, today announced that the Company has received new supply business with a licensee of the Company’s patented Sorbent Enhancement Additive (SEA^®) technology for mercury emissions capture. The utility’s license allows for their continued operation of the Company’s patented technologies.

The new supply business, expected to continue through 2022, was gained after product testing was completed in late 2021. The utility was initially granted a license agreement in 2020 that would allow continued operation of the Company’s patented mercury capture technologies. In mid-2021, a new supply contract for a plant in the Southwest was announced with this utility. On February 1, 2022, the Company announced a second plant location owned by this major utility to become a direct product supply customer of the Company in addition to the utility’s plant which had already been a direct supply customer when the license agreement was signed in 2020. The additional supply business being announced today represents the third new plant location under this utility’s fleet to become a direct product supply customer of ME₂C Environmental.

“Since providing this significant utility a license to operate our mercury emissions technologies, we have gained additional supply business driven by the measurable benefits that working with ME₂C directly provides,” stated Richard MacPherson, Chief Executive Officer of ME₂C Environmental. “Adopting a business-first approach across the coal-fired industry, a license to operate our patented technologies allows for continued operations of our innovative approach to mercury emissions capture. Working with us directly as a supply customer provides the plant with additional efficiencies and bottom-line operational improvements.”

Continued MacPherson, “This third plant location operated by this significant power producer represents momentum in our efforts to monetize the value of our patents and in improving the environmental effects of coal-fired power generation. This major utility was one of the first to enter into a license agreement in 2020 and the first to extend their agreement with another plant for direct supply business which was announced in mid-2021.

“Through steadfast outreach across the industry, similar to our efforts in 2015 prior to 2016’s sales peak, we are pleased with the strong organic growth we are achieving in our customer base with those utilities currently operating under a license agreement and with new license and supply partners,” concluded MacPherson.

About ME₂C^® Environmental

ME₂C Environmental is a leading environmental technologies company developing and delivering patented and proprietary solutions to the global power industry. ME₂C Environmental’s leading-edge services have been shown to achieve emissions removal at a significantly lower cost and with less operational impact than currently used methods, while maintaining and/or increasing power plant output and preserving the marketability of byproducts for beneficial use. ME₂C Environmental is a trade name of Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. For more information, please visit www.me2cenvironmental.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "expect," "intend," "will," and similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Matters that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors, the gain or loss of a major customer, change in environmental regulations, disruption in supply of materials, capacity factor fluctuations of power plant operations and power demands, a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the regions where our customer utilities might experience significant changes in electric demand, a significant disruption in the supply of coal to our customer units, the loss of key management personnel, availability of capital and any major litigation regarding ME₂C Environmental. In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. ME₂C Environmental does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements contained in this release can be found in ME₂C Environmental’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ME₂C Environmental Contact:
Stacey Hyatt
Corporate Communications
ME₂C Environmental
Main: 614-505-6115 x-1001
Direct: 404-226-4217
shyatt@me2cenvironmental.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Kevin McGrath
Managing Director
TraDigital IR 
Tel: 646-418-7002
kevin@tradigitalir.com

FAQ

What is the recent development for MEEC as of February 2022?

Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. announced new supply business with a major utility, marking the third plant location to become a direct supply customer under its mercury emissions capture technology.

How does the new supply contract affect MEEC's business?

The new supply contract enhances MEEC's market position and revenue stability, reflecting confidence in its patented Sorbent Enhancement Additive technology.

When was the license agreement that allowed the utility to operate MEEC's technology granted?

The license agreement was initially granted in 2020, allowing the utility to operate MEEC's patented mercury capture technologies.

What is the significance of the third plant location for MEEC?

The third plant location signifies MEEC's growing customer base and the successful monetization of its patented technologies in the coal-fired power generation sector.