Responsible Energy Provides Update on ESTCP AFFF Destruction Demonstration

MAITLAND, ON, Sept. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Responsible Energy Corporation (TSXV: REH) ("Responsible Energy" or the "Company") provides an update regarding testing of its Free Radical Gasification ("FRG™") technology under the U.S. Department of War Environmental Security Technology Certification Program ("ESTCP") at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center ("ERDC") in Vicksburg, Mississippi being conducted by Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK).

On September 15, 2026, Tetra Tech, Inc. publicly disclosed that preliminary testing conducted in July 2026 demonstrated that Responsible Energy's FRG achieved greater than 99.9% destruction and removal efficiency ("DRE") of undiluted aqueous film-forming foam ("AFFF"). Formal ESTCP validation trials are being conducted from September 15 through September 17, 2026. The Company will provide further information when validated results are available.

Inclusion of FRG in ESTCP does not constitute endorsement of FRG or the Company by the United States government. 

About Responsible Energy Corporation

Responsible Energy Corporation is a Canadian clean technology company commercializing its patented Free Radical Gasification (FRG™) technology for the destruction of PFAS, AFFF and other hazardous liquid waste streams. The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "REH".

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Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information regarding the ESTCP validation program and future disclosure of results. Forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Responsible Energy Corporation

For further information: Gordon Fraser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Responsible Energy Corporation, [email protected], [phone]