SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTCID:ECOX) ("ECOX" or the "Company") highlights the intellectual property portfolio associated with its acquisition of Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. ("Kepler GTL"), positioning the Company around a growing patent estate supporting the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and related synthetic fuel technologies, with a focus on scalable deployment, process efficiency, and long term cost reduction.

The portfolio reflects a combination of issued patents and pending applications across multiple jurisdictions, forming a foundation for continued development, commercialization, and strategic expansion as ECOX advances the Kepler GTL platform.

Established GTL Patent Portfolio

Kepler GTL's Gas to Liquids platform is supported by issued U.S. patents and a broad set of international filings covering systems, methods, and apparatus for converting natural gas, including stranded and flared gas, into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and related outputs.

Issued U.S. Patents

• U.S. Patent No. 11,795,402 - Systems, Methods and Apparatus for Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Filed October 6, 2021)

• U.S. Patent No. 11,827,856 (Filed February 25, 2022)

• U.S. Patent No. 12,180,425 (Filed November 27, 2023)

Pending U.S. and International Applications

• U.S. Application No. 18/922,441 (Filed October 22, 2024)

• Canada Application No. CA3234711

• European Patent Application No. EP22881580

• Japan Application No. JP2024545885

• Mexico Application No. MX2024004326

• PCT Application No. PCT/US2022/045952

"The intellectual property underlying this platform is a core component of the transaction. What matters here is not just the existence of patents, but how they support a system that can be engineered, deployed, and scaled in real-world operating environments", Said Richard Hawkins, CEO of Eco Innovation Group, Inc., "As we move forward, the focus is on execution and building out a defensible position around the underlying process design."

Coal to Liquids (CTL) Patent Portfolio

In addition to the GTL platform, Kepler GTL holds intellectual property related to coal based feedstock conversion, expanding the platform's applicability across multiple energy inputs while targeting cleaner synthetic fuel outputs.

Issued and Pending CTL Patents

• U.S. Patent No. 11,471,853 - Systems, Methods and Apparatus for Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel From Coal (Filed March 5, 2022)

• U.S. Application No. 18/907,101 (Filed October 4, 2024)

Strategic Patent Expansion Plan

ECOX and Kepler GTL are advancing an intellectual property development strategy that contemplates the filing of additional patent applications over the next twelve months as engineering and commercialization efforts continue.

Areas of focus for additional filings include:

• GTL and CTL process optimization and efficiency improvements

• Catalyst development and reaction control systems

• Carbon capture integration and emissions reduction technologies

• Modular plant design and deployment architecture

• Feedstock flexibility and input conversion enhancements

• Production efficiency and cost reduction

The scope and timing of these filings will be aligned with ongoing development efforts and commercial deployment initiatives, supporting the expansion of a defensible and scalable intellectual property position..

To learn more about Kepler GTL's modular gas-to-liquids technology and its potential to convert stranded energy resources into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other low-carbon fuels, view the company overview presentation here: Kepler GTL Technology Overview

About Eco Innovation Group, Inc.

Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTCID:ECOX) is a Nevada corporation focused on strategic transactions and public market platforms designed to facilitate growth opportunities for operating businesses. ECOX bridges the gap between under-resourced issuers and capital markets access by structuring and supporting share-exchange mergers, public offerings, and other transactions that create pathways for growth and shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the proposed transaction with Kepler GTL, the anticipated structure and timing of such transaction, and the potential benefits of Kepler GTL's patented gas-to-liquids technology, including projected production capacity, anticipated emissions reductions, modular deployment capabilities, commercial scalability, and participation in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market. Forward-looking statements also include statements regarding the Company's plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions, including potential acquisitions, audit completion, SEC registration, exchange uplisting, capital structure changes, and future business operations. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "seek," "should," "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the ability to complete due diligence and execute definitive agreements, the ability to consummate the proposed transaction on favorable terms or at all, the commercial viability and regulatory acceptance of Kepler GTL's technology, risks inherent in the gas-to-liquids, renewable energy, and sustainable fuel sectors, regulatory and permitting risks, market adoption rates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, competitive conditions, access to capital, audit completion, compliance with SEC and exchange requirements, and general economic conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

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SOURCE: Eco Innovation Group, Inc