BERLIN - Tuesday, 27. February 2024
(BUSINESS
WIRE) -- Graforce is setting new standards in hydrogen production and
carbon dioxide removal with its cross-cutting plasma technology
(Plasmalysis). By harnessing the plasma catalytic effect, a unique
property of ionized plasma, this technology significantly enhances
chemical reactions' efficiency and reduces renewable power consumption
by 80% compared to conventional hydrogen production methods. Plasmalysis
splits natural gas and biogas into hydrogen and solid carbon, and
converts ammonia or NH4-liquids into hydrogen and nitrogen.
Beyond
energy efficiency, plasma decomposition of hydrocarbons opens up a new
pathway for carbon dioxide removal. Converting biomethane into hydrogen
and solid carbon allows for the valuable utilization of solid carbon as a
byproduct. It can be sequestered in soils and building materials, thus
indirectly and permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. With a
potential CO2 reduction capacity of over 1.5 gigatons per year, roughly
3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, this technology establishes new
benchmarks in the global fight against climate change.
To
demonstrate the technology's potential, Graforce has built two
facilities in Germany and Austria within industrial settings. Starting
from May 2024, these facilities will collectively produce up to 1.2 tons
of clean hydrogen daily from both natural gas and ammonia. The produced
solid carbon from methane decomposition will be used to enhance
agricultural soils.
Jens Hanke, founder and CEO of Graforce,
emphasizes the importance of the technology: "Our plasma technology
closes crucial material cycles and provides an affordable path to
decarbonization, utilizing existing infrastructure and producing
CO2-free heat and sustainable hydrogen, leading to a significant
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions."
The broad applicability
of plasma technology in areas such as hydrocarbon and ammonia splitting,
synthetic methane production, and wastewater treatment underscores its
role as a cross-cutting technology. It offers solutions that enhance
efficiency and sustainability in key sectors like oil & gas, the
chemical industry, energy generation, and mobility.
Graforce
collaborates with leading companies in engineering, procurement, and
construction to scale modular facilities according to customer needs. To
unlock the full technical and commercial potential, Graforce is open to
expanding its strategic partnerships to disseminate hydrogen technology
worldwide.
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Contacts
Graforce GmbH
Dr. Jens Hanke
presse@graforce.de
https://graforce.com/