# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001629283
**File Stem:** 0001213900-23-013016
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 9744
**Document Hash:** f08ae7173772d2eb14d3f61eee14ab2c
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001213900-23-013016.hdr.sgml**: 20230217

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-23-013016

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230215

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230217

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230217

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Bluescape Energy Partners LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001629283
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40743
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23644933

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 469-398-2202

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BLUESCAPE CLEAN FUELS HOLDINGS, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001965880
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40743
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23644935

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 469-398-2200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BLUESCAPE ENERGY RECAPITALIZATION & RESTRUCTURING FUND IV LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001741424
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40743
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23644934

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1900
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (469) 398-2205

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1900
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Verde Clean Fuels, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001841425
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 851863331
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 600 TRAVIS STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 5050
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 469-398-2200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 600 TRAVIS STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 5050
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CENAQ Energy Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210120

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>BLUESCAPE CLEAN FUELS HOLDINGS, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>DALLAS, TX 75201<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. [ VGAS ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>BLUESCAPE ENERGY RECAPITALIZATION & RESTRUCTURING FUND IV LP<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1900<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>DALLAS, TX 75201<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. [ VGAS ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Bluescape Energy Partners LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1860<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>DALLAS, TX 75201<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. [ VGAS ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class A Common Stock | 800000<sup>(1)</sup> | I | See note 1. |
| Class C Common Stock | 22500000<sup>(1)</sup> | I | See note 1. |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class C Units<sup>(2)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Class A Common Stock | 22500000 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | See note 1. |

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### Footnotes:

(1) These shares are owned directly by Bluescape Clean Fuels Holdings, LLC ("Holdings"). Holdings is a 100% owned subsidiary (portfolio company) of Bluescape Energy Recapitalization and Restructuring Fund IV LP ("BERR"). Bluescape Energy Partners LLC ("Bluescape Partners") is the general partner of BERR. Mr. C. John Wilder is the manager of Bluescape Partners. Mr. Wilder disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported shares other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.

(2) "Class C Units" means ownership interests in Verde Clean Fuels OpCo, LLC ("Verde LLC"). The Issuer is the sole managing member of Verde LLC.

(3) The limited liability company agreement of Verde LLC provides certain holders of Class C Units with certain rights to cause Verde LLC to acquire all or a portion of the Class C Units (the "Redemption Right") for, at Verde LLC's election, (a) shares of Class A Common Stock at a redemption ratio of one share of Class A Common Stock for each Class C Unit redeemed, subject to conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassification and other similar transactions, or (b) an equivalent amount of cash. The Class C Units and the right to exercise the Redemption Right have no expiration date.

**Remarks:**
This joint Form 3 is filed on behalf of Holdings, BERR and Bluescape Partners (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). The address of each of the Reporting Persons is 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1860, Dallas, TX 75201.

**Signature:** BLUESCAPE CLEAN FUELS HOLDINGS, LLC, By: Bluescape Energy Recapitalization and Restructuring Fund IV LP, its manager, By: Bluescape Energy Partners LLC, its general partner, By: /s/ C. John Wilder, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2023-02-17

**Signature:** BLUESCAPE ENERGY RECAPITALIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING FUND IV LP, By: Bluescape Energy Partners LLC, its general partner, By: /s/ C. John Wilder, Name: C. John Wilder, Title: Executive Chairman  
**Date:** 2023-02-17

**Signature:** BLUESCAPE ENERGY PARTNERS LLC, By: /s/ C. John Wilder, Name: C. John Wilder, Title: Executive Chairman  
**Date:** 2023-02-17

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**