Detailed Engineering Design of a Pre-Commercial Natural Gas Pyrolysis Plant for Low-Emission Hydrogen Production

The VulcanX technology produces low-cost, low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas pyrolysis. The low-emission hydrogen can be injected into the natural gas grid, and used in ammonia, steel, and synthetic fuel production, and refueling stations. Solid carbon is a valuable material used in several sectors, such as tire manufacturing, and lithium-ion battery electrodes.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: VulcanX Energy Corp.
Funding Awarded: $635,000
Project Duration: Mar 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2026
Sector: Clean Technology, Energy, Environment
Program: Advancing Hydrogen - Competition 2

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Project description:

VulcanX Energy Corp., a spin-out from the University of British Columbia (UBC), has pioneered a patented technology aimed at producing hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas pyrolysis (thermal cracking) with a focus on cost-efficiency and emissions reduction. The VulcanX technology utilizes molten metals operating at high temperatures to convert methane into hydrogen and solid carbon in an oxygen-free environment. The proposed Project centers on a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering Design of a pre-commercial hydrogen production plant. Additionally, it encompasses research and development efforts aimed at refining the technology and exploring potential applications for solid carbon.