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Leadership Transition at StormFisher

StormFisher, a prominent player in the low-carbon energy sector in Canada, has made a significant transition in its leadership team. The company has officially announced the appointment of Brandon Moffatt, one of its co-founders, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This change comes as the company moves forward in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions, and Moffatt takes over from Judson Whiteside, who has played a pivotal role in the company’s development.

Brandon Moffatt is no stranger to the company. Having been involved since its inception, he has an extensive background in developing and constructing energy projects across North America. Moffatt's leadership is expected to provide continuity and build upon the solid foundation that StormFisher has established with its partners and the community.

In his first statement as CEO, Moffatt expressed his enthusiasm for the role: “I am honored to take on this position. Our priorities are clear; we aim to achieve the final investment decision for the Varennes project, collaborate closely with our shareholders, lenders, and governmental partners especially in Quebec, and ensure that our company meets its objectives with a rollout that reflects our ambitions and is supported by a strong team.”

One of the highlights of Moffatt's leadership will be overseeing the Varennes project, which is set to become North America’s first large-scale e-methanol plant. This ambitious project, with an investment of nearly $1 billion, will convert clean hydrogen and captured CO₂ into low-carbon methanol, utilizing a 100% local supply chain. The facility is designed to produce 72,000 tons of e-methanol annually and is poised to sequester and reuse 100,000 tons of CO₂ each year.

In the course of this transition, Co-Chair of the Board of StormFisher, Nishka Gupta, commended Whiteside for his leadership and contributions, stating, “As a co-founder who has led the development of the Varennes project, Brandon knows our project, partners, and employees extremely well, and the board has complete confidence in his leadership as CEO for the next phase of StormFisher.”

StormFisher is dedicated to maintaining momentum on the Varennes project while expanding its presence in Quebec. The company will continue to work with local suppliers, partners, and communities to contribute to building a low-carbon fuel sector for both export and local markets. Furthermore, this initiative aims to help reduce emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors, such as shipping, aviation, and heavy industry.

About StormFisher

StormFisher develops, owns, and operates large-scale projects for renewable hydrogen and e-fuels across North America, supplying global markets. With solid expertise in project development, execution, and financing, the company collaborates with governments, communities, and industries to accelerate the decarbonization of hard-to-decarbonize sectors. These efforts position StormFisher as a significant contributor to the energy transition, aligning their operations with global sustainability goals.

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