PyroH2 produces turquoise hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas using methane pyrolysis. This process offers a low-carbon alternative for industrial hydrogen feedstock, enabling decarbonization for sectors like ammonia and refining.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industries requiring hydrogen for processes such as ammonia production, refining, and methanol synthesis currently rely on steam methane reforming (SMR), which generates significant CO2 emissions. This reliance creates a substantial carbon footprint for sectors that are critical to the global economy.
Solution
PyroH2 offers a proprietary methane pyrolysis technology that produces turquoise hydrogen and solid carbon (graphite) as co-products. This process converts natural gas into hydrogen without direct CO2 emissions, providing a lower-carbon alternative for industrial hydrogen feedstock. The generated graphite is a valuable material with applications in batteries, metallurgy, and advanced materials. By decoupling hydrogen production from carbon emissions, PyroH2 enables decarbonization pathways for hard-to-abate sectors.
Target Audience
Target customers include industrial gas producers, chemical manufacturers, refineries, and energy companies seeking to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions associated with hydrogen procurement.
Features
- Methane pyrolysis process for turquoise hydrogen production
- Co-production of high-purity graphite as a valuable byproduct
- Zero direct CO2 emissions during hydrogen generation
- Modular plant design for scalable deployment
- Feedstock flexibility for natural gas and associated gas