November 16,2025 - TRA Newswire -

Already testing hydrogen gas-engine locomotives in Europe, HyOrc Corporation is expanding its footprint and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zeltech (Zero Emissions Locomotive Technologies) to deploy its principles to U.S. markets.

Houston-based HyOrc is launching a pilot project with Zeltech to test the system in real -time operations with freight rail locomotive. The companies are working together to retrofit a locomotive engine, which will be studied by engineers under test conditions. The results will determine how the prototype would fare in an actual freight consist over the road. 

HyOrc Corporation (OTC: HYOR), is listed as a clean-energy technology company developing multi-fuel engines and waste-to-methanol systems. The company will initially focus on a California-based pilot project, where the partners plan to engage with the California Energy Commission (CEC) and other agencies for grant support.

The program aims to demonstrate HyOrc’s patented external-combustion powertrain, a zero-emission, multi-fuel system that can operate on hydrogen, natural gas, or renewable fuels — offering freight rail operators a cost-effective path to decarbonization.

The  U.S. freight rail market is under increasing regulatory and competitive pressure to transition its fleet, which creates an opportunity for zero-emission powertrain retrofits, according to HyOrc.

“This partnership marks HyOrc’s entry into the North American rail market,” said Andrea Magalini, President of HyOrc. “Zeltech’s rail expertise and our proven powertrain technology create a strong foundation for clean, scalable freight transport. Our technology is validated, audit complete, and SEC reporting transition underway,” added Magalini. “HyOrc is now focused on disciplined execution and value creation through real, revenue-generating assets.”

In parallel, HyOrc is advancing its green methanol project in Portugal, based on its proprietary waste-to-methanol technology that converts municipal solid waste into clean fuel. As global shipping transitions to methanol to meet IMO 2030 targets, HyOrc’s projects position the company to serve one of the world’s fastest-growing clean-fuel markets.

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