C-Zero utilizes a proprietary process to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon, enabling the production of clean, low-cost energy while permanently sequestering carbon. This technology addresses the carbon dioxide emissions generated from traditional natural gas energy use, and when renewable natural gas is employed, it achieves a carbon-negative outcome by extracting CO2 from the atmosphere.
Funding
$50.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Burning natural gas for energy releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. While natural gas is abundant and relatively inexpensive, its use is not sustainable without addressing these carbon emissions.
Solution
C-Zero has developed a technology that converts natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon. The hydrogen can be used as a clean energy source, while the solid carbon is permanently sequestered, preventing its release into the atmosphere. When the process uses renewable natural gas, it becomes carbon negative, effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This approach allows for the continued use of natural gas as an energy source while mitigating its environmental impact.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes energy companies, industrial facilities, and other organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to cleaner energy sources.
Features
- Proprietary natural gas conversion process
- Production of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier
- Generation of solid carbon for permanent sequestration
- Carbon-negative operation when using renewable natural gas