/EINPresswire.com/ -- LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - February 06, 2018) - Vivakor Inc. (OTC PINK: VIVK) announced today that it has increased its multi-patent portfolio with new filings regarding its closed-looped hydrocarbon recovery system.

Further technological enhancements to Vivakor's existing oil separating capabilities have been filed. The Company plans to expand its patent portfolio further, as they have made huge advancements in upgrading up-stream end products from their processed oil-based material. Management believes such developments will immediately add significant value to products sold, thus aggressively driving shareholder equity value due to the technology advancements.

CEO Matt Nicosia said, "The Company's ability to continue to expand its developed, and acquired technologies is a key focus for 2018 as we drive asset growth by maximizing existing revenue streams and creating new ones. This is a very exciting year for Vivakor as this expansion is well underway."

Vivakor is an asset acquisition company that procures, develops and commercializes revenue producing assets across the globe. These holdings include intellectual properties that are proprietary and largely disruptive while centered principally in the natural resources sector.

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