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October 2, 2026

Sierra Energy highlights Scott Kraynak’s leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer

Sierra Energy today highlighted Scott Kraynak’s leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer, a role he has held since March 24, 2025.…

September 30, 2026

Sierra Energy completes second-generation gasifier, ready for installation

Sierra Energy today announced that it has completed its second-generation gasifier for its proprietary FastOx gasification technology. The completed gasifier has been delivered to Fort Hunter Liggett and is ready for installation.…

September 30, 2026

ReNew Developers selects Sierra Energy’s FastOx® gasification technology for three waste-to-renewable natural gas projects

Sierra Energy today announced its largest combined commercial engagement to date: an agreement to provide FastOx gasification technology and core equipment for three municipal solid waste-to-renewable natural gas projects being developed by ReNew Developers.…

August 4, 2022

Sierra Energy Announces Promotion of Johan van Walsem to Company President

DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sierra Energy is pleased to announce that Johan van Walsem has been promoted to President and COO, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Mr. van Walsem will focus o…

July 29, 2019

Sierra Energy closes $33M Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Davis, CA – July 29, 2019 (STD) Sierra Energy Corporation announced today that it has closed a $33 million Series A investment round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and joined by Cox Investment Holdings, Inc., BNP Pa…

February 8, 2017

Sierra Energy wins Innovation Award from Roddenberry Foundation

Announced February 8, 2017, The Roddenberry Foundation selected Sierra Energy’s FastOx gasification technology to win a $150,000 grant award for the innovative technology being created at their Davis, CA campus.  Sierra …

November 9, 2016

Sierra Energy Wins Sustainability Category at 2016 Innovation Awards

Sierra Energy wins the sustainability category at the 2016 Sacramento Region Innovation Awards. Sierra Energy is one of six Northern California companies to win at the inaugural awards. The program recognizes the area’s …

April 30, 2016

Sierra Energy Receives Two Environmental Awards in April

Sierra Energy celebrated this month after receiving two awards for environmental achievement. Sierra Energy received the City of Davis Environmental Recognition Award, and CEO—Mike G. Hart—accepted the Cool Davis Eco-Her…

June 1, 2015

Sierra Energy Awarded Grant For Hydrogen Fuel Research

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November 13, 2014

Sierra Energy wins Defense Energy Technology Challenge for FastOx Gasifier Innovations

Sierra Energy was selected as one of the winners of the 2014 Defense Energy Technology Challenge as part of the annual Defense Energy Summit and Innovation Showcase in Austin, Texas, November 11-13. The summit’s focus ce…

November 15, 2012

U.S. Department of Defense Selects Sierra Energy for 2013 Installation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (NOVEMBER 15, 2012): Sierra Energy today announced receiving a $3 million investment from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to install a modular, community-scale waste gasification system (FastOx…