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A Transformative New Geothermal Technology Patent which features new technology for Safely Drilling Into Magma Reservoirs has been granted by The United States Patent & Trademark Office to Magma Power™ LLC

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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Magma Power LLC, a leader in geothermal energy innovation, proudly announces the issuance of a groundbreaking patent, for an advanced method designed to detect and drill through the challenging transition zone between solid rock and underground magma reservoirs. This cutting-edge technology marks a significant leap forward in the field of geothermal drilling, offering a safer, more efficient approach to accessing the Earth’s geothermal energy resources.

Revolutionizing Geothermal Drilling

The patented method addresses a critical challenge in geothermal energy exploration—accurately identifying when a drill bit transitions from solid rock into the zone where rock begins to melt and merge with magma. Navigating this transition zone is essential for safely and effectively reaching the extreme geothermal heat stored within magma reservoirs.

MagmaPower’s innovative approach involves a series of monitoring and detection techniques that enable real-time adjustments to drilling operations as the drill bit approaches and enters the magma/rock transition zone. The system is designed to switch from a standard drilling mode, used in non-molten rock, to a specialized transition zone mode tailored for the unique challenges of drilling through partially molten rock.

Key Features and Claims of the Patent

Detection and Mode Adjustment: The method begins with drilling a borehole in standard mode, typically used for solid rock. The system continuously monitors drilling and borehole characteristics to determine when the drill bit enters the transition zone. Once detected, the system automatically switches to a transition zone mode, optimized for drilling through partially molten rock.Torque Monitoring: The method involves monitoring the torque of the drill bit. A significant increase in torque beyond a threshold value indicates that the drill bit has likely entered the transition zone, triggering the transition to the specialized drilling mode.Weight Monitoring: The system monitors the weight on the drill bit. A decrease in weight below a certain threshold suggests entry into the transition zone, allowing the system to adjust accordingly.Pump Pressure Monitoring: Changes in pump pressure during drilling are monitored. A significant pressure change can indicate that the drill bit has entered the transition zone, prompting a shift in drilling operations.Cuttings Analysis: The system analyzes the properties of cuttings returned from the borehole. When these properties match those expected from a transition zone, the system adjusts the drilling mode to accommodate the new conditions.Gaseous Species Detection: The method includes monitoring the amount of gaseous species returned from the borehole. Exceeding a threshold value of certain gases can signal that the drill bit has entered the transition zone.Temperature Monitoring: The system measures both the temperature of fluid entering the borehole and the fluid returning from it. Significant changes in these temperatures, particularly an increase in downhole temperature, can indicate entry into the transition zone.Chemical and Physical Properties: The method involves measuring chemical and physical properties of the fluid returned from the borehole. Variations in these properties can help determine when the drill bit is in the transition zone.Vibrational and Acoustic Data: Monitoring vibrational or acoustic data associated with the borehole provides additional insight into the drill bit’s location relative to the magma reservoir. Changes in these data can signal the transition zone’s presence.Thermally Resistant Drilling Fluid: When operating in the transition zone mode, the system can introduce thermally resistant drilling fluids to withstand the extreme temperatures encountered in partially molten rock.Decreased Drilling Rate: The system adjusts the drilling rate when entering the transition zone, slowing down to safely and effectively navigate the challenging environment.

Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Geothermal Drilling

This patented method significantly enhances the safety and efficiency of geothermal drilling by providing a reliable way to detect and adapt to the challenging conditions of the magma/rock transition zone. By optimizing drilling operations for this specific environment, MagmaPower’s technology reduces the risks associated with geothermal exploration and maximizes the efficiency of energy extraction from magma reservoirs.

Expert Insights on the Patent

Levi Conner, CEO of Magma Power LLC, highlighted the importance of this innovation: “This patent represents a significant advancement in geothermal energy technology. By accurately detecting and adapting to the transition zone between rock and magma, we can now drill more safely and efficiently, unlocking the immense potential of geothermal energy stored deep within the Earth.”

Richard McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer of Magma Power LLC, added: “The ability to seamlessly switch from standard drilling to a specialized mode designed for the magma/rock transition zone is a game-changer. This technology not only enhances drilling safety but also ensures that we can tap into geothermal resources with greater precision and less environmental impact.”

KC Conner, Founder of Magma Power LLC, emphasized the broader impact of the patent: “This patent encompasses a comprehensive approach to drilling in some of the most challenging conditions on Earth. By integrating real-time monitoring, adaptive drilling techniques, and specialized fluids, we’ve developed a system that not only advances geothermal energy extraction but also sets a new standard for safety and efficiency in the industry. This technology is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our vision for a sustainable energy future.”

Looking Ahead

Magma Power LLC is committed to advancing geothermal energy solutions and is actively seeking industry partners to bring this innovative drilling technology to the market. This patent represents a critical step forward in making geothermal energy a more viable and sustainable resource for the future.

Magma Power’s patented technology can be applied across a range of industries, offering transformative solutions for:

AI Data Centers: As AI computing power demands soar, Magma Power’s low-cost, constant energy supply is the ideal solution for powering data centers 24/7.Bitcoin Mining: Energy-intensive bitcoin mining operations will benefit from reliable, low-cost power, enabling sustainable and profitable mining at scale.Green Fuels: Magma Power enables the production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and kerosene, providing a carbon-neutral alternative for transportation and industrial sectors.Energy-Intensive Manufacturing including renewable energy solutions for steel, aluminum, chemical, and cement manufacturing.

About Magma Power LLC

Magma Power LLC, (visit MagmaPower.com) headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional offices in New York City and Houston, is a pioneering energy technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for harnessing renewable energy. Magma Power, LLC has secured eleven worldwide patents covering all aspects of the production of green energy, energy-intensive manufacturing, green fuels, and other products using Magma Power™. Magma Power, LLC has also filed an additional forty-six global patents covering all aspects of magma power production, with over 1,000 patent claims pending related to this revolutionary new green energy source. Magma power is a virtually unlimited source of green, renewable, baseload energy that U.S. government researchers in the 1970s, including those at Sandia National Laboratories, concluded could meet the Earth’s energy needs for the next several thousand years.  The work of Magma Power, LLC has taken the initial insights from the Sandia Labs test and developed them into a robust, patent-protected technology ready for commercial deployment. Given the inability of wind and solar to provide stable baseload renewable power, there is no long-term alternative to magma power for renewable energy.  Magma Power is Inevitable.  It’s not a question of if magma power will power the Earth – but when. Energy is civilization, and the next several thousand years of civilization will be driven by Magma Power™.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Richard McDonald

Chief Strategy Officer, Magma Power LLC

rmcdonald@magmapower.com

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org 

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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