MagneGas Recognized for Innovation at Maritime2020 Asia Summit



TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MNGA), a leading clean technology company in the renewable resources and environmental solutions industries, announced today that it was granted an award as the “Most Innovative Sustainability Solution” at the 2018 Maritime2020 Asia Summit that was held November 27, 2018 in Singapore.

Scott Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer of MagneGas, commented, “We’re proud to be recognized by global industry players as an innovative sustainability leader. As we develop our fourth-generation gasification unit further and improve our relationships with ports and major industries for metal-cutting fuels and waste-to-energy applications, we can better scale our offerings to improve global environmental waste and energy solutions.”

“We thank the organizers of the Maritime2020 Asia Summit, as well as the shipping and maritime industry for their recognition and vote of confidence in us. We look forward to partnering with many of the government and business organizations we’ve met here in Singapore to further implement MagneGas technologies,” added Mr. Mahoney.

This summit is considered one of the premier events convene C-level representatives of the entire maritime industry supply chain and LNG leader who will share specialist information and engage in discussions about the upcoming regulations, regarding the global cap on sulphur content in shipping fuel, review LNG use in the marine sector and the best bunkering solutions.

About MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (MNGA) owns a patented process that converts various renewables and liquid wastes into MagneGas® fuels. These fuels can be used as an alternative to natural gas or for metal cutting. The Company's testing has shown that its metal cutting fuel “MagneGas2®” is faster, cleaner and more productive than other alternatives on the market. It is also cost effective and safe to use with little changeover costs. The Company currently sells MagneGas2® into the metal working market as a replacement to acetylene.

The Company also sells equipment for the sterilization of bio-contaminated liquid waste for various industrial and agricultural markets. In addition, the Company is developing a variety of ancillary uses for MagneGas® fuels utilizing its high flame temperature for co-combustion of hydrocarbon fuels and other advanced applications. For more information on MagneGas, please visit the Company's website at http://www.MagneGas.com .

The Company distributes MagneGas2® through Independent Distributors in the U.S and through its wholly owned distributors, ESSI, Green Arc Supply, Paris Oxygen, Latex Welding Supplies, United Welding Supplies, Trico Welding Supply and Complete Welding of San Diego. The Company operates 13 locations across California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Edison Advisors

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