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Government Assistance
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Government Assistance  
Government Assistance

Note 8 – Government Assistance

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During 2022, the Company was awarded a research grant from the Department of Energy (“DOE”) for approximately $250 thousand with the completion occurring in March 2023. The purpose of the grant was to produce a research paper for a flexible fuel ultra-low NOx process burner capable of burning 100% hydrogen fuel. The award allowed the Company to request reimbursements for expenditures such as labor, material, and administrative costs. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $69 thousand in reimbursements from DOE. The Company did not recognize reimbursements from the DOE for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

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Beginning in 2021, the Company received funds relating to the Oklahoma 21st Century Quality Jobs Act. The estimated duration of the program is up to 10 years and is designed to attract growth industries to Oklahoma. By reporting quarterly salary statistics and meeting agreed upon employment thresholds, the state remits benefit monies to the Company. The Company recognized $38 thousand and $12 thousand in government assistance from this program during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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