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Utility Global Appoints Robert Lane as CFO

Utility Global, a leading organization dedicated to facilitating the economic decarbonization of heavy industries, has today announced the significant appointment of Robert Lane as Chief Financial Officer. This strategic move comes at a crucial point in the company's evolution as it transitions into the commercialization phase of its operations.

Robert Lane is renowned in capital markets, bringing with him over thirty years of diverse financial expertise, particularly in energy and industrial sectors. Before his role at Utility, Lane served as CFO at Quva Pharma, where he successfully streamlined finance operations and enhanced liquidity. His notable tenure as Executive Vice President and CFO at Sunnova Energy International is marked by the successful initial public offering (IPO) and the closure of over $10 billion in financing. At Spark Energy, he was instrumental in guiding multiple acquisitions and optimizing corporate structures, effectively managing creative financial strategies that have cemented his reputation in the industry.

Parker Meeks, CEO of Utility Global, expressed confidence in Lane's capabilities, stating, "Robert has built his career taking companies from early-stage growth to full-scale commercial operations, which is exactly what Utility needs right now." Meeks emphasized that Lane's extensive experience in steering organizations through growth periods will be pivotal in expanding the commercial deployment of Utility's proprietary H2Gen technology.

The H2Gen technology, a unique offering from Utility Global, is designed to produce low-carbon hydrogen with the help of industrial off-gases or biogas, converting water into hydrogen without consuming electricity. This process enables the concurrent production of a highly concentrated carbon dioxide stream with up to 98% purity. With the expansion of Utility's footprint into North America, Asia, and Europe, Lane will lead the finance function as the company embarks on this next significant growth phase.

In Lane's own words, "Utility is at the stage where proven technology achieves rapid commercial growth, which is the environment where I have spent my career. H2Gen offers hard-to-abate industries a genuinely practical path to economic decarbonization. I am looking forward to building the financial foundation that enables Utility to scale that technology quickly and efficiently."

Utility Global operates as a subsidiary of Ara Partners, a private equity firm committed to decarbonizing the industrial economy. With a focus on delivering feasible solutions across various sectors, including steel and chemicals, Utility utilizes its patented H2Gen technology to create high-purity hydrogen using an electrochemical process that markedly reduces carbon emissions.

Ara Partners, established in 2017, emphasizes innovative investment strategies aimed at sustainable growth, enhancing operational efficiency while cutting down emissions and improving industrial decarbonization practices. They manage approximately $8.2 billion across several assets, and their vision aligns closely with Utility’s mission of providing effective decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate industries.

The appointment of Robert Lane signals a significant milestone for Utility Global as it seeks to leverage its technology for broader economic impact. With Lane at the helm of financial strategy, the company is poised to further its ambitions in transforming heavy industries into more sustainable operations.

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