Terraform Industries produces pipeline-grade synthetic natural gas using solar energy and atmospheric carbon dioxide. This process offers a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels while actively reducing net atmospheric CO2 flux. The company focuses on scaling simple, mass-producible hardware to displace incumbent hydrocarbon production globally.
Funding
$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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The world's reliance on fossil fuels for natural gas contributes significantly to net CO2 emissions, exacerbating climate change. Traditional natural gas extraction methods are environmentally damaging, and a sustainable alternative is needed to reduce the carbon footprint associated with energy production.
Solution
Terraform Industries addresses this problem by producing carbon-negative synthetic natural gas using direct air capture (DAC) technology and solar energy. The company extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere and converts it into methane, the primary component of natural gas. By utilizing solar power, Terraform Industries creates a closed-loop system that reduces net CO2 emissions compared to traditional natural gas production. This approach offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, leveraging abundant solar resources to create a carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative energy source.
Target Audience
Terraform Industries targets utility companies seeking carbon-neutral or carbon-negative natural gas sources, as well as industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint by adopting sustainable energy alternatives.
Features
- Direct air capture of CO2 from the atmosphere
- Conversion of captured CO2 into methane using solar energy
- Production of pipeline-grade synthetic natural gas
- Achieved 99.4% methane purity with Gen 4 chemical reactor
- Green hydrogen production at <$2.50/kg-H2
- DAC CO2 capture at <$250/T-CO2
- Integrated solar-electrolyzer test rig for hydrogen production