Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. announced on February 6, 2026 (filed on Form 8‑K) that it is suspending development of its Permian Basin project. The project was being developed under a joint development agreement entered with Cottonmouth Ventures, LLC (a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.) in February 2024. The company said the suspension is primarily due to changing market conditions driven by increasing demand for natural gas in the Permian Basin. The disclosure was made as a Regulation FD press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Form 8‑K was signed by CEO Ernest Miller.

Key Details

• Suspension announced via press release dated February 6, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1).
• Joint development agreement with Cottonmouth Ventures entered in February 2024.
• Cited reason: changing market conditions — increasing natural gas demand in the Permian Basin.
• Reported on Form 8‑K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure); signed by CEO Ernest Miller.

Why It Matters
A suspension pauses development work and may delay project milestones tied to the Permian Basin initiative and the company’s partnership with a Diamondback subsidiary. The 8‑K provides the reason for suspension but does not include financial details, timelines, or revised guidance. Investors should watch for follow‑up disclosures from Verde Clean Fuels about any financial impacts, changes to project timing, or next steps in the joint development.