Houston-Based Frontieras Taps Kiewit for Engineering on West Virginia Energy Facility

Frontieras North America, an energy technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, has selected Kiewit Engineering Group Inc., a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, to perform Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) for its flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia. The FEED work has already begun and will advance engineering and constructability work as Frontieras continues development of the facility.

Frontieras retains ownership and direction of its FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process technology, with co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Joe Witherspoon serving as central project manager and directing the process design. Kiewit will provide engineering, constructability and cost development alongside the design, working toward a lump-sum proposal for the facility. The selection of Kiewit, a major engineering and construction firm, signals a significant step toward commercializing Frontieras’ technology.

The FASForm™ process converts coal and other hydrocarbon feedstocks into higher-value commercial products without combustion. Additionally, the company’s patent-pending Witherspoon Method™ produces ammonium sulfate fertilizer. These innovations could have far-reaching implications for the energy and agricultural sectors, offering potential pathways to utilize hydrocarbon resources more efficiently and produce essential fertilizers. For Texas, the development reinforces the state’s role as a hub for energy technology innovation, with a Houston-based company leading the charge.

“The selection of Kiewit is a critical milestone for Frontieras as we move toward construction of our flagship facility,” said Joe Witherspoon, co-founder and CTO of Frontieras North America. “Kiewit’s expertise in engineering and construction will be invaluable as we advance our FASForm™ technology and the Witherspoon Method™.”

The FEED phase is expected to provide detailed engineering designs, cost estimates, and construction schedules, positioning the project for a final investment decision. The Mason County facility, once operational, is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic activity in the region. For investors and industry observers, this announcement highlights the progress of a Texas-based company in bringing innovative energy solutions to market.

Frontieras North America is commercializing its FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process and the Witherspoon Method™, with its flagship facility under development in Mason County, West Virginia. For more information, visit www.frontieras.com. The latest news and updates relating to Frontieras are available in the company’s newsroom at Frontieras North America. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/teYpd.

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