HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc (&#34;XCF&#34;) (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging player in decarbonizing of the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (&#34;SAF&#34;), today announced that Chief

<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / April 22, 2026 / </strong>XCF Global, Inc ("XCF") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAFX">SAFX</a>), an emerging player in decarbonizing of the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Chris Cooper will participate in the upcoming Water Tower Research Circular Economy: Investing in SAF, CCUS, and Waste-to-Value symposium taking place on Thursday, April 23 at 6am Eastern Time. This is part of a three - part symposium exploring investment and opportunities emerging from industrial decarbonization and the circular resource economy.</p><p>The symposium will be hosted by Shawn Severson and Peter Gastreich at Water Tower Research, and will cover the following topics:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><p>XCF's company background and mission</p></li><li><p>XCF's intended growth strategy</p></li><li><p>Current commercial partnerships and offtake agreements</p></li><li><p>Regulatory developments in the US</p></li><li><p>Current geopolitical instability</p></li></ul><p>You can tune into the podcast on the following link <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/kwnp">https://pod.link/1693448305</a></p><p><strong>About XCF Global, Inc.</strong><br/>XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Our flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year, positioning XCF as an early mover among large-scale SAF producers in North America. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida, and to build partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale SAF globally. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX.</p><p>To learn more, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/kwnq">www.xcf.global</a></p><p><strong>Contacts</strong><br/><strong>XCF Global: </strong>Corporate Comms<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:media@xcf.global">media@xcf.global</a></p><p><strong>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br/>This Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding XCF Global's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the recently completed business combination with Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company (the "Business Combination"), estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics, and projections of market opportunity and market share, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XCF Global and its management, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (2) unexpected increases in XCF Global's expenses, including manufacturing and operating expenses and interest expenses, as a result of potential inflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and other factors; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any agreements with regard to XCF Global's offtake arrangements; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties to the Business Combination or others; (5) XCF Global's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing standards and thereafter continue to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards; (6) XCF Global's ability to integrate the operations of New Rise and implement its business plan on its anticipated timeline; (7) XCF Global's ability to raise financing to fund its operations and business plan and the terms of any such financing; (8) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce the anticipated quantities of SAF without interruption or material changes to the SAF production process; (9) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce renewable diesel in commercial quantities without interruption during the ongoing SAF ramp-up process; (10) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its landlord with respect to the ground lease for the New Rise Reno facility; (11) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its primary lender with respect to loans outstanding that were used in the development of the New Rise Reno facility; (12) payment of fees, expenses and other costs related to the completion of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions; (13) the risk of disruption to the current plans and operations of XCF Global as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (14) XCF Global's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of XCF Global to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (15) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (16) risks related to extensive regulation, compliance obligations and rigorous enforcement by federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities; (17) the possibility that XCF Global may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (18) the availability of tax credits and other federal, state or local government support; (19) risks relating to XCF Global's and New Rise's key intellectual property rights, including the possible infringement of their intellectual property rights by third parties; (20) the risk that XCF Global's reporting and compliance obligations as a publicly-traded company divert management resources from business operations; (21) LOIs and MOUs may not advance to definitive agreements or commercial deployment; (22) the effects of increased costs associated with operating as a public company; and (23) various factors beyond management's control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in XCF Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its most recent Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, this Press Release and other filings XCF Global made or will make with the SEC in the future. If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. While XCF Global may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, XCF Global specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.</p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> XCF Global, Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/clean-technology/xcf-global-to-participate-in-water-tower-research-circular-economy-investing-in-sa-1160089'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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XCF Global to Participate in Water Tower Research Circular Economy, Investing in SAF, CCUS, and Waste-to-Value Symposium on Thursday, April 23, 2026

XCF Global CEO to Present at Circular Economy Symposium

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    <p>HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc (&amp;#34;XCF&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging player in decarbonizing of the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (&amp;#34;SAF&amp;#34;), today announced that Chief</p>
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    <p>XCF Global, Inc. will have CEO Chris Cooper speak at the Water Tower Research symposium on sustainable aviation fuel, spotlighting its growth strategy and partnerships. This participation could enhance investor awareness and confidence in XCF’s decarbonization efforts in the aviation sector.</p>
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    <ul><li>CEO Chris Cooper to speak at upcoming SAF and CCUS symposium.</li><li>XCF Global focuses on decarbonizing the aviation sector via Sustainable Aviation Fuel.</li><li>Key topics include growth strategy and commercial partnerships.</li><li>Current geopolitical instability may affect regulatory developments.</li><li>XCF aims to expand operations in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company</strong>: Recent merger provides XCF with additional capital for expansion.</li></ul>
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    <p>This news falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039;, as XCF Global is engaging in strategic discussions to enhance its market position and investor relations.</p>
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    <ul><li>Potential announcement of new partnerships during the symposium may boost stock.</li><li>Regulatory updates could lead to increased operational capabilities for SAF production.</li><li>Geopolitical factors may create volatility affecting aviation fuel markets.</li><li>Increased investor interest in SAFe could elevate SAFX&#039;s valuations significantly.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>XCF&#039;s production capacity at New Rise Renewables Reno is 38 million gallons/year.</li><li>The symposium is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 6 AM ET.</li><li>Current expansion opportunities are in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida.</li><li>XCF is an emerging leader in the sustainable aviation fuel space.</li></ul>
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    <p>Consider buying SAFX in the near term, expecting positive sentiment from the symposium.</p>
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<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / April 22, 2026 / </strong>XCF Global, Inc ("XCF") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAFX">SAFX</a>), an emerging player in decarbonizing of the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Chris Cooper will participate in the upcoming Water Tower Research Circular Economy: Investing in SAF, CCUS, and Waste-to-Value symposium taking place on Thursday, April 23 at 6am Eastern Time. This is part of a three - part symposium exploring investment and opportunities emerging from industrial decarbonization and the circular resource economy.</p><p>The symposium will be hosted by Shawn Severson and Peter Gastreich at Water Tower Research, and will cover the following topics:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><p>XCF's company background and mission</p></li><li><p>XCF's intended growth strategy</p></li><li><p>Current commercial partnerships and offtake agreements</p></li><li><p>Regulatory developments in the US</p></li><li><p>Current geopolitical instability</p></li></ul><p>You can tune into the podcast on the following link <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/kwnp">https://pod.link/1693448305</a></p><p><strong>About XCF Global, Inc.</strong><br/>XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Our flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year, positioning XCF as an early mover among large-scale SAF producers in North America. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida, and to build partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale SAF globally. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX.</p><p>To learn more, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/kwnq">www.xcf.global</a></p><p><strong>Contacts</strong><br/><strong>XCF Global: </strong>Corporate Comms<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:media@xcf.global">media@xcf.global</a></p><p><strong>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br/>This Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding XCF Global's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the recently completed business combination with Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Company (the "Business Combination"), estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics, and projections of market opportunity and market share, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XCF Global and its management, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (2) unexpected increases in XCF Global's expenses, including manufacturing and operating expenses and interest expenses, as a result of potential inflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and other factors; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any agreements with regard to XCF Global's offtake arrangements; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties to the Business Combination or others; (5) XCF Global's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing standards and thereafter continue to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards; (6) XCF Global's ability to integrate the operations of New Rise and implement its business plan on its anticipated timeline; (7) XCF Global's ability to raise financing to fund its operations and business plan and the terms of any such financing; (8) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce the anticipated quantities of SAF without interruption or material changes to the SAF production process; (9) the New Rise Reno production facility's ability to produce renewable diesel in commercial quantities without interruption during the ongoing SAF ramp-up process; (10) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its landlord with respect to the ground lease for the New Rise Reno facility; (11) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between its New Rise subsidiary and its primary lender with respect to loans outstanding that were used in the development of the New Rise Reno facility; (12) payment of fees, expenses and other costs related to the completion of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions; (13) the risk of disruption to the current plans and operations of XCF Global as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (14) XCF Global's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of XCF Global to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (15) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (16) risks related to extensive regulation, compliance obligations and rigorous enforcement by federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities; (17) the possibility that XCF Global may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (18) the availability of tax credits and other federal, state or local government support; (19) risks relating to XCF Global's and New Rise's key intellectual property rights, including the possible infringement of their intellectual property rights by third parties; (20) the risk that XCF Global's reporting and compliance obligations as a publicly-traded company divert management resources from business operations; (21) LOIs and MOUs may not advance to definitive agreements or commercial deployment; (22) the effects of increased costs associated with operating as a public company; and (23) various factors beyond management's control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in XCF Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its most recent Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, this Press Release and other filings XCF Global made or will make with the SEC in the future. If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. While XCF Global may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, XCF Global specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.</p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> XCF Global, Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/clean-technology/xcf-global-to-participate-in-water-tower-research-circular-economy-investing-in-sa-1160089'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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XCF Global, Inc. will have CEO Chris Cooper speak at the Water Tower Research symposium on sustainable aviation fuel, spotlighting its growth strategy and partnerships. This participation could enhance investor awareness and confidence in XCF’s decarbonization efforts in the aviation sector.

XCF Global to Participate in Water Tower Research Circular Economy, Investing in SAF, CCUS, and Waste-to-Value Symposium on Thursday, April 23, 2026

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