Syntholene Selects Papadakis Engineering as Integration Partner for Novel Thermal-Hybrid Synthetic Fuel Demonstration Facility Heat Exchanger System

Executive Summary

• Syntholene Energy Corp. has engaged Papadakis Engineering as its development and integration partner for the geothermal heat‑exchanger system supporting the planned thermal‑hybrid synthetic fuel Demonstration Facility.
• The contract is valued at US $289,026, payable in tranches, with services to be completed by June 1 2026 to support factory acceptance testing of a fully integrated demonstration‑scale system.
• This partnership represents a key milestone toward validating Syntholene’s hybrid thermal production architecture and de‑risking the technology ahead of future commercial scale‑up.

Key Details

• Partner Selection: Papadakis Engineering, the advanced fabrication and systems division of Papadakis Racing, was selected for its expertise in high‑performance thermal systems and precision manufacturing.
• Scope of Work: Detailed engineering, fabrication, containerized integration, and electrical services for a geothermal heat‑exchanger skid that will supply low‑grade process heat to Syntholene’s Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) hydrogen production system.
• Contract Value: US $289,026 total; payments structured in tranches over the term of the agreement.
• Timeline: Services are expected to be completed by 1 June 2026, enabling factory acceptance testing and delivery of a fully integrated demonstration‑scale system.
• Purpose: The heat‑exchanger skid will support the Demonstration Facility’s goal of validating the hybrid thermal production approach, reducing net electrical demand, improving SOEC efficiency, and generating operating data for future commercial deployment.
• Strategic Impact: Data generated will inform subsequent project development, strategic partner engagements, policy discussions, and capital provider negotiations.

Notable Quotes

“Thermal integration is one of the most important levers for Syntholene's vision of lowering the cost of electrolytic hydrogen and, by extension, synthetic fuels,” said Dan Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Syntholene Energy Corp.

“My team is excited to apply our high‑performance engineering discipline to a program aimed at improving the efficiency and economics of synthetic fuel production,” said Stephan Papadakis, Founder of Papadakis Engineering.