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The Plasma Energy Fund Launches $65M Opportunity Zone Initiative Turning Waste into Clean Hydrogen

The Plasma Energy Fund. Transforming America's Energy Landscape

The Plasma Energy Fund. Transforming America's Energy Landscape

The Plasma Energy Fund, a groundbreaking (QOZ) Fund, has officially launched with the mission to transform America’s energy landscape.

This is not just an investment in energy—this is an investment in the future”
— Jim Houtman

CHICO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Plasma Energy Fund, a groundbreaking Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Fund, has officially launched with the mission to transform America’s energy landscape through investment in next-generation, waste-to-hydrogen infrastructure. Leveraging patented microwave plasma gasification technology, the Fund offers accredited investors a rare opportunity to generate powerful tax-advantaged returns while solving one of the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges.

Strategically aligned with the federal Opportunity Zone initiative, The Plasma Energy Fund targets investments that revitalize underserved communities while deploying advanced infrastructure to produce clean hydrogen and carbon-negative synthetic crude oil (SCO) from biomass and landfill waste. The Fund’s first project—an industrial-scale facility—is poised to accelerate regional energy independence and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

“This is not just an investment in energy—this is an investment in the future,” said Jim Houtman, Manager of The Plasma Energy Fund. “We’re harnessing a revolutionary plasma technology to convert waste into clean hydrogen with zero combustion and no direct CO₂ emissions, and doing it within communities that need investment the most.”

The Fund plans to raise up to $65 million, with a minimum investment of $200,000. Investors will benefit from the tax incentives provided under the Opportunity Zone legislation—including deferral of capital gains, potential reduction in tax liability, and tax-free appreciation after a 10-year hold—while contributing to an infrastructure solution with global environmental impact.

The Plasma Energy Fund stands at the intersection of environmental innovation and inclusive economic development. By aligning with Opportunity Zone legislation, the Fund is uniquely positioned to attract long-term investors who are seeking to create both generational wealth and measurable social impact. The Fund’s model is rooted in sustainability and scale, with plans to deploy multiple waste-to-hydrogen facilities in strategically located Opportunity Zones across the United States.

At the heart of the Fund’s strategy is a breakthrough microwave plasma gasification system—engineered to process a wide range of organic and municipal solid waste with unprecedented efficiency. Unlike traditional incineration or combustion-based systems, this closed-loop technology creates ultra-pure hydrogen without releasing greenhouse gases or other pollutants. The resulting hydrogen can be used in transportation, manufacturing, and power generation—fueling the clean energy economy and reducing the environmental footprint of critical industries.

In addition to its core mission of environmental stewardship, The Plasma Energy Fund is committed to driving local economic growth. Each facility is projected to create high-quality jobs, support workforce development, and stimulate investment in surrounding communities. By converting overlooked areas into hubs of clean tech innovation, the Fund is redefining what’s possible in the clean energy sector—proving that profitable investment can also be profoundly transformative.

The Plasma Energy Fund is now open to accredited investors seeking a high-impact portfolio allocation in the clean energy transition. The Fund’s website, www.theplasmaenergyfund.com, provides detailed offering information, project vision, technology overviews, and access to the investor portal.
About The Plasma Energy Fund

The Plasma Energy Fund is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund focused on developing and operating state-of-the-art hydrogen infrastructure across America. By deploying proprietary microwave plasma gasification technology, the Fund transforms biomass and landfill waste into clean hydrogen—fueling a low-carbon future while delivering meaningful economic revitalization to underserved communities.

Media Contact:
Jim Houtman
jimh@plasmabiofuels.com
www.theplasmaenergyfund.com

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The Plasma Energy Fund
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The Plasma Energy Fund Launches $65M Opportunity Zone Initiative to Turn Waste into Clean Hydrogen and Carbon-Negative Synthetic Crude Oil.

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