Overview

ETCH Inc. develops clean hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas using the ETCH Process, a proprietary, patented technology. The process splits methane into hydrogen and solid carbon through a closed-loop chemical cycle, does not require water, uses earth-abundant minerals as a recyclable catalyst, and emits minimal to no carbon dioxide. It is designed to be scalable from small, distributed units to utility-scale systems and can be integrated into existing natural-gas–fired plants and industrial facilities. ETCH’s approach differentiates itself by waterless methane pyrolysis with a recyclable mineral catalyst and a closed-loop cycle that yields solid carbon as a stable co-product, enabling modular, low-maintenance decarbonization units. The company aims to commercialize these units for heavy industry, energy, and other sectors seeking decarbonization, with a goal of reaching DOE Hydrogen Shot cost targets (below $1 per kilogram of hydrogen) through broad deployment.