** Shares of hydrogen fuel-cell maker Plug Power PLUG.O rise 2.4% to $3 premarket
** Company says it will partner with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of its renewable fuel facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada
** Adds, end products at this facility are “drop-in” fuels that can go into aviation, trucking, and maritime engines and industries
** Deal marks Plug’s first major engagement supporting renewable fuel production using biomass feedstocks and renewable natgas, co says
** As of last close, PLUG up 37% YTD
(Reporting by Dharna Bafna in Bengaluru)
((Dharna.bafna@thomsonreuters.com))