Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCQB:MEEC) is a provider of mercury emission control solutions for coal fired energy generating units ("EGUs"). MEEC collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") Energy & Environmental Research Center to develop Sorbent Enhancement Additive (SEA®) technologies. The company began commercialization of SEA products and services in 2008 and bought the patent portfolio in 2017. The company now has over 50 patents for use in North America, Europe and Asia.
The research for the development of SEA included public funding and therefore was available for public consumption. The