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Syntholene Energy Corp Appoints International Geothermal Leader Eirikur Bragason as Lead Project Manager
Bragason has held senior leadership roles in 650 mW+ of Geothermal Energy Infrastructure Deployme...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Syntholene Energy Corp Appoints International Geothermal Leader Eirikur Bragason as Lead Project ManagerBragason has held senior leadership roles in 650 mW+ of Geothermal Energy Infrastructure Deployment Totalling ~$3.3b, Including the World's Largest Geothermal Power Plant, Hellisheidi in Iceland.Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - SYNTHOLENE ENERGY CORP (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (\"Syntholene\"), announces the appointment of Eirikur Bragason as Lead Project Manager for Syntholene's planned synthetic fuel demonstration facility and future commercial scale-up at its cornerstone production footprint in Iceland. Mr. Bragason will support Syntholene's infrastructure development strategy, project governance, technical risk management, and expansion efforts.Mr. Bragason brings more than 25 years of experience in geothermal energy development, large-scale power infrastructure, and complex project execution across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, strengthening the Company's depth in geothermal energy, power plant construction, and large-scale energy infrastructure delivery.Cannot view this video? Visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sh7yi1lxrkMr. Bragason has acted as Chief Project Manager or Senior Technical Lead on some of the world's most significant geothermal and renewable energy projects. These include the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant in Iceland, a combined 300 megawatt electric and 400 megawatt thermal facility recognized as the largest geothermal power plant on Earth. He also served as the Deputy General Manager of Sinopec Green Energy, overseeing a total of 4.2 gigawatts of thermal energy in operation encompassing a total investment of approximately $6 billion. Mr. Bragarson has further overseen major geothermal project development across Indonesia, the Philippines, Hungary, China, and Central Europe.\"Syntholene is pursuing a technically rigorous and commercially disciplined approach to synthetic fuel production, differentiated by its unique integration of geothermal energy,\" commented Mr. Bragason. \"I look forward to supporting the company as it transitions from demonstration facility to commercial scale, showcasing its potential to materially improve the economics of clean fuels.\"\"Eirikur is one of the most experienced geothermal project leaders in the world,\" said Dan Sutton,...