GeoFuels utilizes baseload, zero-carbon geothermal power to produce hydrogen through methane pyrolysis, a process that thermally cracks methane into hydrogen and solid carbon without generating CO2 emissions. This technology enables the creation of low-carbon fuels, such as methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, while recirculating process heat to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing global energy demand necessitates low-carbon fuel alternatives to mitigate CO2 emissions from traditional fossil fuels. Existing hydrogen production methods often rely on fossil fuels, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions, while renewable energy sources like wind and solar are intermittent.
Solution
GeoFuels leverages baseload geothermal power and methane pyrolysis to produce clean hydrogen and low-carbon fuels. The methane pyrolysis process thermally cracks methane into hydrogen and solid carbon without generating CO2. The produced hydrogen, combined with biogenic CO2 or CO2 captured directly from the air, is used to synthesize low-carbon methanol, green gasoline, and sustainable aviation fuel. By using geothermal power, the process ensures a continuous and reliable energy source, while methane pyrolysis avoids CO2 emissions associated with conventional hydrogen production methods.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the shipping and heavy-duty transport industries seeking low-carbon fuel alternatives, as well as industrial sectors looking to decarbonize their processes.
Features
- Baseload geothermal power source for continuous and reliable operation
- Methane pyrolysis technology to crack methane into hydrogen and solid carbon without CO2 emissions
- Production of solid carbon co-product that can be used in construction materials, tires, or batteries
- Synthesis of low-carbon methanol, green gasoline, and sustainable aviation fuel
- Use of biogenic CO2 or CO2 captured directly from the air in fuel synthesis
- Potential for integration with GT Titan's geothermal power facilities