Distributed Natural Gas Pyrolysis
A Clean Energy Revolution
The bridge to our low CO₂ future has natural gas pyrolysis at its core. This innovative process has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate heat and power.
Natural gas pyrolysis is the thermal degradation of methane under high temperatures without oxygen. When optimized for emissions minimization and distributed to on-site locations, this process offers us a unique opportunity to produce clean and economic energy on a massive scale.
Why Distributed Natural Gas Pyrolysis?
Distributed natural gas pyrolysis refers to the deployment of this technology at or near points of use, such as industrial facilities, fleet fueling stations, or utility pipelines. This localized approach minimizes transportation costs, reduces emissions, and leverages existing natural gas infrastructure to deliver immediate, scalable benefits.
Key advantages include:
Localized production: Ensures hydrogen and carbon byproducts are readily available for on-site applications.
Infrastructure compatibility: Utilizes existing natural gas pipelines, reducing the need for new infrastructure investments.
Cost efficiency: Distributed systems lower operational and transportation costs while maximizing output.
Natural Gas Pyrolysis Produces Solid Carbon
Natural gas pyrolysis produces solid carbon that can be used as a raw material in industries like asphalt, medical devices, aerospace composite materials, and concrete.
So, not only can natural gas pyrolysis generate hydrogen that can help us prevent greenhouse gas emissions, but it can also offset some of the emissions associated with public works projects. Our ultra-low emission approach to pyrolysis delivers solid carbon with a low CO₂ rating. This means less oil-based asphalt material used and longer life products for a more sustainable built environment.
For Utilities
Infrastructure Utilization: Utilities can leverage their existing natural gas pipelines to easily integrate hydrogen directly into their customers’ operations. This compatibility reduces upfront costs, increases the economic value of existing assets, and provides new optionality for large gas users looking to impact their own emissions.
Regulatory Compliance: By incorporating decarbonized natural gas, utilities and their industrial customers can meet emissions reduction targets while maintaining both resilience and high reliability.
For Industrial Clients
Localized Production: Distributed systems eliminate the complexity and cost of delivery associated with liquid of hydrogen and on-road hydrogen transportation.
Flexibility in Use: Hydrogen can be used in a variety of applications, from heating water and steam in industrial processes to fueling fleets and generating power.
For Construction Firms
Modern Carbon-Enhanced Materials: The solid carbon byproduct is a game-changer for paving materials like asphalt, delivering improved durability and enabling tighter sustainability goals. These materials also open new revenue streams in infrastructure markets seeking carbon sequestering solutions.
Natural Gas Pyrolysis And Biomass
By capturing the methane from decomposing organic matter and converting it to hydrogen and solid carbon, Modern Hydrogen is removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. By sequestering this solid carbon in asphalt, we are sequestering greenhouse gases, permanently removing them for centuries to come.
