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A leader in the decarbonization of global energy systems, Modern Hydrogen is transforming how industries reduce carbon emissions while maintaining energy reliability. At the forefront is CEO and co-founder Tony Pan, a visionary physicist with over 250 patents pending. Pan’s work in clean hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis has earned him recognition from the Puget Sound Business Journal and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Review for his contributions to clean energy.

In the quest for a sustainable future, companies like Monolith and Modern Hydrogen are at the forefront of technological innovation, introducing solutions that not only produce cleaner hydrogen but also offer a sustainable alternative for the construction industry through a unique byproduct: solid carbon. This groundbreaking approach is set to transform both energy and infrastructure sectors, highlighting significant economic and environmental benefits.

The 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards was held on Wednesday evening at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas (U.S.). The black-tie gala recognized the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders. “We received nearly 500 nominations this year, from which more than 180 finalists emerged. This is a record year for nominations, and a testament to the evolution in the technologies shaping the global oil and gas industry,” said John Royall, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Energy Information.

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss how a startup is using a carbon byproduct to make stronger and greener asphalt.

Could a lower carbon revenue stream, focused on hydrogen and solid carbon, open up for natural gas players? Depending on the production method, it has no CO emissions. It has two main value-adding products. It is produced from natural gas—an abundant, low-cost energy source in the U.S. And, technology breakthroughs could elevate its status on the so-called Swiss Army knife of energy and amplify its impact on the world’s decarbonization journey. Pyrolytic hydrogen, or “turquoise hydrogen” for those familiar with the hydrogen color wheel, is produced via pyrolysis. The process involves heating natural gas, or methane (CH ), to temperatures of at least 900 C to break the molecule into hydrogen and carbon—both of which have established markets.

In a suburban car park near Seattle Bill Gates recently posed for an unusual photo shoot. Sporting a high-vis jacket and safety boots, the billionaire philanthropist shoveled asphalt from a wheelbarrow into a pothole. Mr. Gates was there to tout his investment in a company involved in “carbon utilization”, a neglected area of climate tech that is heating up.

Modern Hydrogen, a pioneering cleantech company focused on decarbonizing natural gas into clean hydrogen, is thrilled to announce the full-time appointment of Amir Moftakhar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Moftakhar joins Modern Hydrogen with a remarkable history of leading deep tech clean energy startups to success, including multiple public offerings.​

After moving from Bothell to Woodinville in March, hydrogen heating company Modern Hydrogen wants to perfect its manufacturing process before hitting mass production. “Pretty much every business in the country already has natural gas, so we could just produce clean hydrogen directly on site from the gas pipeline, literally. We don’t need society to invest another $1 trillion and another century of time into a new grid for hydrogen.”

PORTLAND, Ore. — Northwest Natural, which delivers natural gas to around two million people across Oregon and Southwest Washington, is taking steps to curb carbon emissions by stripping it our of their gas feed. They’ve partnered with Modern Hydrogen, a clean energy company based in Seattle, which has perfected a form of methane pyrolysis that breaks down natural gas into its principle elements of carbon and hydrogen.

Modern Hydrogen has created on-site methane pyrolysis technology, which can take natural gas, LNG, or biogas and turn them into usable hydrogen and solid carbon anywhere where there is existing gas infrastructure. The technology is powered by a portion of the hydrogen it generates. So, in this process, CO2 is never created and no harmful emissions are released into the atmosphere. Rather, the carbon is reused. Methods like these could be a pivotal component in solving the many challenges we know exist to create a viable hydrogen infrastructure (i.e., the ability to store and transport hydrogen). Hydrogen can be incorporated into the existing energy ecosystem, minimizing the need for new installations and avoiding the complexities associated with scaling up renewable power generation and storage, to completely revolutionize the future. Natural gas can be converted into hydrogen fuel, and in the future, hydrogen fuel cells will power electric vehicles. However, the potential of hydrogen is such that futurists and researchers believe hydrogen power will be the future. Even for electric vehicles, they will probably ultimately be powered by hydrogen.

“We are proud to stand at the forefront of this transformative journey, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in energy production and environmental stewardship,” said Modern Hydrogen Co-Founder and CEO Tony Pan. “Together, we are not just witnessing, but actively participating in history with the launch of innovative systems that revolutionize hydrogen production, leverage existing infrastructure for a cleaner future, capture and repurpose carbon, and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of gas utilities.” Modern Hydrogen’s Tony Pan cited several landmark firsts being achieved through this utility partnership, including the first utility distributed pyrolysis system, the first pipeline injection of pyrolytic hydrogen, and the first solid carbon capture project for both companies. NW Natural’s David Anderson credited the Modern Hydrogen and NW Natural project teams as well workers represented by local unions and contractors in getting the project up-and-running. This three-year pilot project is the latest effort by NW Natural to explore potential hydrogen applications. This includes extensive testing at our Sherwood Operations and Training facility, demonstrating the safety and performance of hydrogen blends ranging from 5 to 20 percent in natural gas systems and equipment. 

“Waiting for renewables, exclusively, to give us the decarbonisation lift that we need to deliver is really going to shoot us in the foot.” Those were the words of Mothusi Pahl, Vice-President of Business Development and Government Affairs at Modern Hydrogen, when he spoke on gasworld’s Circular Economies webinar, sponsored by Nippon Gases.