BioQuest Corp. Announces Execution of a Letter of Intent to Acquire Progressus Clean Technologies, a 49% Subsidiary of PowerTap Hydrogen
PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp (OTC: MOTNF) announced a letter of intent for BioQuest Corp to acquire Progressus Clean Technologies, a company PowerTap partially owns (49%). Progressus specializes in green hydrogen technologies, particularly an Advanced Electrolyzer System for hydrogen production from dilute syngas. The proposed transaction aims to enhance BioQuest's capabilities in the hydrogen market, with details to follow after the definitive agreement. This acquisition positions BioQuest to leverage Progressus's innovative, cost-effective hydrogen solutions in the growing green energy sector.
- PowerTap owns 49% of Progressus, enhancing its stake in innovative hydrogen technology.
- Progressus offers proprietary hydrogen production technology, potentially increasing market competitiveness.
- The acquisition aligns with increasing demands for sustainable energy solutions, potentially driving future revenue growth.
- The completion of the acquisition is contingent on various corporate approvals and negotiations, introducing uncertainty.
- No specific financial details regarding the transaction value were disclosed, leaving potential investors with limited information.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia and IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp (NEO: MOVE) (FWB: 2K6B) (OTC: MOTNF) (“PowerTap” or the “Company” or “MOVE”) is pleased to announce that BioQuest Corp. (“BioQuest”) (OTC:BQST) and Progressus Clean Technologies Inc. (“Progressus”) have executed a letter of intent (“LOI”) whereby BioQuest shall acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Progressus, a private company incorporated in Delaware. PowerTap is a
Progressus is a venture stage green technology company focused on the development of novel hydrogen generation and separation technologies. Progressus owns the exclusive rights and intellectual property pertaining to the Advanced Electrolyzer System for the production of hydrogen from dilute syngas. www.progressuscleantech.com
The LOI sets forth certain understandings between BioQuest, a Nevada corporation and Progressus, a Delaware corporation, with respect to a proposed acquisition transaction or other reorganization transaction between the parties ("Transaction"). BioQuest and Progressus presently intend that, subject to the negotiation, execution and delivery of a definitive agreement, satisfactory in all respects to both parties, and to the approval of the Transaction by all corporate actions required by the respective parties, BioQuest will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Progressus and in exchange, the Progressus shareholders shall receive shares of BioQuest. The parties will structure the Transaction in a manner such that each of the parties can comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax and accounting requirements. The parties will provide additional details of the transaction following the execution of definitive agreements.
Highlights of Progressus and its technologies:
- Progressus Clean Technologies’ proprietary technology offers highly selective H2 separation using advanced electrochemical membranes and nano-materials
- Progressus Clean Technologies innovation provides superior performance at a lower cost with significantly reduced emissions
- Scalable, modular design enables Progressus Clean Technologies technology to meet the production needs of a diverse set of clients and industries
About BioQuest Corp.
BioQuest Corp. sells primarily into the retail business-to-business market and internet-based business to consumer, BioQuest is Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. Additional information on BQST is available at www.bioquestcorp.com
About Progressus Clean Technologies Inc.
Progressus Clean Technologies is a venture stage green company focused on the development of novel hydrogen generation and separation technologies. With science that bridges the gap between emerging new technologies that are decades away from large scale commercialization, Progressus is able to leverage existing infrastructure and technologies to power the world of tomorrow. Uniquely differentiated, Progressus owns the intellectual property for a proprietary technology that enables lower cost hydrogen production without the risks and emissions common amongst conventional electrolyzer technologies.
Green power and green hydrogen is often wasted and/or curtailed because it is produced at off-peak periods, too dilute, or in such small quantities that it can’t be extracted and used in a meaningful way. As such, it is often burnt or deemed a contaminant. Governments, natural gas utilities, large industrials and the public are all calling for technological innovation and Progressus has a solution. Progressus has partnered with industry leading experts that have allowed accelerated technology development that is capable of addressing these problems.
Progressus, which is the Latin word for advancement, is suiting because we have the ability to transform the way the world thinks about green energy. For homes, businesses, and industry alike, Progressus technology can assist with meeting the green energy demands of the future.
ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (“PowerTap”), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States. PowerTap’s patented solution has been developed over 20 years. PowerTap is now commercializing its third-generation blue hydrogen product that will focus on the refueling needs of the automotive and long-haul trucking markets that lack hydrogen fueling infrastructure. There are currently under 100 operational publicly available hydrogen stations in the United States with most of the existing stations purchasing industrial hydrogen from industrial manufacturers and shipping hydrogen to individual stations via tanker trucks.
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Investor Contact:
Tyler Troup, Circadian
Group IR
MOVE@circadian-group.com
PowerTap Contact:
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raghu@hydrogenfueling.co
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