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C-Zero is a hard-tech startup based in Santa Barbara, California, focused on developing innovative technology to decarbonize natural gas. The company utilizes high-temperature catalytic systems to decompose methane, the main component of natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon. This process aims to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production. C-Zero's hydrogen can be applied across various industries, including ammonia production, electric generation, process heating, and fuel cell vehicles, potentially addressing up to 75% of global CO2 emissions. By providing a solution for energy companies to reduce their emissions while maintaining low-cost energy availability, C-Zero is positioned to make a significant impact on climate change and energy sustainability.

C-Zero is a hard-tech startup based in Santa Barbara, California, focused on developing innovative technology to decarbonize natural gas. The company utilizes high-temperature catalytic systems to decompose methane, the main component of natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon. This process aims to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production. C-Zero's hydrogen can be applied across various industries, including ammonia production, electric generation, process heating, and fuel cell vehicles, potentially addressing up to 75% of global CO2 emissions. By providing a solution for energy companies to reduce their emissions while maintaining low-cost energy availability, C-Zero is positioned to make a significant impact on climate change and energy sustainability.

Greyrock Energy Inc. specializes in developing innovative technologies for the direct conversion of natural gas and other gas resources into pump-ready transportation fuels. The company offers systems such as the MicroGTL plant, which uses advanced catalysis and an adaptive control system to streamline fuel production, and the Direct-to-Diesel catalyst, which simplifies the traditional gas-to-liquids processes. Greyrock’s Adaptive Control system maximizes diesel output by integrating various operational units, while its GS system converts multiple gas feedstocks into high-quality transportation fuels. Additionally, Greyrock provides comprehensive services, including feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction management, and operational support. Established in 2006 and headquartered in West Sacramento, California, Greyrock Energy aims to address environmental and energy challenges through its distributed fuel production technologies.