Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVK) announced that the Railroad Commission of Texas has approved its P-5 Organization Report filing and issued the company an operator number for its Houston-area Remediation Processing Center, according to a press release dated Oct. 22, 2026.

The approval moves the Houston facility into the technical review phase of its R-9 reclamation plant permit application. The company is targeting commercial operations at the site in the first quarter of 2027, which it described as an update to previously issued guidance.

"With our operator registration approved and technical review now underway, we are making tangible progress toward bringing this facility online," said James Ballengee, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vivakor.

The Houston facility is designed to process oilfield waste materials and recover reusable hydrocarbons. Once operational, it is expected to complement Vivakor's existing transportation, terminaling, and supply and trading operations.

The company noted that the commencement of commercial operations remains subject to completion of the RRC's technical review, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and remaining commissioning activities.