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The Woodlands, Texas, United States—Protio and the Port of Tallinn are pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a groundbreaking project where Protio would produce e-Methanol in Muuga Harbor. This MOU marks Protio’s commencement of comprehensive due diligence assessments to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed project.

Shaun Kizewski, CEO of Protio, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We are excited to take this step with the Port of Tallinn as it represents a significant step towards our shared vision of a sustainable future. We believe the Port is strategically located at a critical nexus for both domestic and international trade, making it an ideal location for our fuels initiative. The harbor’s ideal position for transportation and energy enhances its attractiveness as a hub for a wide variety of international and regional customers seeking e-methanol.”

The CEO of the Port of Tallinn, Valdo Kalm, stated that the MOU with Protio is of great importance to the Port of Tallinn. It is a step forward in the strategy to develop green energy in the industrial parks of Muuga and Paldiski South Harbour. The production and storage of green energy is clearly a new business and growth area for the Port of Tallinn. At the same time, it brings the port closer to achieving its sustainable goals.

“The transition to alternative fuels by ships reduces greenhouse gases (GHG), improves air quality, and helps protect the marine environment. The Port of Tallinn aims to achieve climate neutrality and zero emissions for ships docked by 2050. Increasing the availability of alternative fuels enables the shipping industry to become more environmentally friendly and reduce the carbon footprint of ports,” said Kalm.

“Since first visiting Estonia as part of a delegation a decade ago, it was clear Estonia is forward-leaning trying to develop its energy assets,” said Matthew Russell, SVP of Development. “They are agile and always looking to stay ahead of the pace and that’s something we appreciate. With this mentality, not to mention the other positive synergies, and our experience, we are excited about what the future will bring.”

As an industrial development and operating platform, Protio’s mission is to revolutionize an antiquated industry, create jobs, and provide for the needs modern society requires to build a new future.

For more information, please visit Protio’s website here or contact Info@Protio.Group.   

The Woodlands, Texas, United States– Today, Protio announced the addition of General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) as Protio’s Strategic Advisor.   

“We are pleased to announce Gen. McChrystal’s (Ret.) appointment as a Strategic Advisor,” said Shaun Kizewski, CEO of Protio.  “Stan brings a level of expertise and experience that is unrivaled, and we look forward to working with him in Protio’s next stage.  I would personally like to thank and welcome Stan to our board.”  

With the announcement, Gen. McChrystal (Ret.) said, “I am pleased to join Protio as Strategic Advisor.  I would like to thank Shaun and the Protio team for this opportunity.”  McChrystal continued, “Hydrogen based steel and chemicals will occupy a central place in the current and future energy transition.  These are exciting times in energy transition, and I am happy to play a positive role in bettering the planet while creating a sustainable path forward for future generations.”   

Matthew Russell, VP of Business Development, explained, “Gen. McChrystal’s current work operates at a unique intersection of teaching and applying service-leadership, decision-making, and adaptability.  He dedicates his efforts to helping others tackle and reduce complexity, which is one key skill set required of successful businesses in an increasingly complex world.  Additionally, we are entering a unique, once-in-a-century moment; with Stan’s addition to Protio’s Strategic Advisory Board, we hope to be at the forefront of this growth opportunity.”  

Protio’s mission is to to revolutionize an antiquated industry, create jobs, and provide for the needs modern society requires to build a new future.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s biography can be found here. 

The Woodlands, Texas, United States- Shaun Kizewski, Chief Executive Officer of Protio – a manufacturing and development company – made the following statement announcing the decision to locate the company’s global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.   

“We are excited to announce Protio’s headquarters will be located in The Woodlands, Texas,” said Shaun Kizewski, CEO of Protio. “The Woodlands is home to several global companies, and we feel it offers Protio the best business environment for success both domestically and internationally.  

“The quality of life was a critical factor in choosing The Woodlands as our home,” said Kizewski. “The Woodlands is a perfect place for our employees and their families to thrive, providing the excellent amenities and education so many families desire. We have employees already living here and are proud to be able to call The Woodlands our home.”  

Protio is initially focusing on the United States, however, Protio is in the process of setting up its European offices to target additional expansion capabilities in Europe. 

Protio’s mission is to revolutionize an antiquated industry, create jobs, and provide for the needs modern society requires to build a new future. For more information, please visit Protio’s website here or contact Info@protio.group.  

Houston, Texas, United States- Protio was established as an industrial development and operating platform focused on modernizing critical sectors of global manufacturing. The company pursues a decentralized model that enables the deployment of integrated industrial facilities aligned with regional resources, infrastructure, and supply chains. Protio operates across key sectors including energy infrastructure, iron and steel production, industrial chemicals, and agro-industrial processing; industries that form the foundation of modern economies.

“Protio was created to bring together deep industrial experience with a platform approach to capital deployment in large-scale manufacturing,” said Shaun Kizewski, CEO of Protio. “Our focus is on essential industrial capabilities, from advanced steel and energy infrastructure to industrial chemicals and agricultural processing, where modern facilities and integrated supply chains can create long-term economic value.”

Protio’s approach emphasizes operational flexibility and the ability to allocate capital where market conditions, infrastructure, and natural resources support competitive production. By combining expertise across mining, steel production, chemical processing, agricultural processing, and heavy industry, the company is able to pursue opportunities that strengthen supply chains and expand industrial capacity in key markets.

“Infrastructure, materials, and industrial inputs remain fundamental to economic growth,” Kizewski continued. “Protio’s platform allows us to move quickly, align projects with regional advantages, and establish modern industrial facilities that support long-term industrial development.”

Matthew Russell, Protio’s Senior Vice President of Development, emphasized the platform’s integrated structure. “Protio’s strength lies in its ability to connect multiple industrial sectors through a unified operating platform. From iron and steel production to chemicals, agricultural processing, and energy infrastructure, our focus is on deploying modern industrial capabilities that support resilient supply chains and long-term growth.”

The Protio team brings experience across steel, minerals, industrial chemicals, agro-processing, heavy manufacturing, global logistics, and commodity markets. This expertise enables the company to identify strategic opportunities and deploy capital into modern industrial facilities designed to support the next generation of global manufacturing and infrastructure.

Contact Protio at Info@Protio.Group.