Oxylus Energy, a carbon conversion startup pioneering direct CO₂-to-methanol technology, and Element 1 Corp., a global leader in advanced H₂ generation systems for fuel cell applications, announced a joint research and development initiative to explore the use of Oxylus’s green methanol as a feedstock for point-of-use H₂ production.

Under the collaboration, Element 1 is evaluating the feasibility of using green methanol produced by Oxylus’s proprietary CO₂-to-methanol technology as a feedstock for its H₂ generation units, enabling on-demand H₂ production and electricity generation. By integrating these technologies, the two companies aim to create a scalable, low-carbon energy solution for applications where grid independence, flexibility and emissions reduction are critical.

Once validated, the partnership could provide industrial facilities with an efficient pathway to repurpose CO₂ emissions into green methanol, which can then be used for downstream H₂ production. This breakthrough could support a range of applications, including H₂ refueling stations, decentralized power generation, and onboard H₂ production for fuel-cell-powered vehicles, trains, aircraft and maritime vessels.

"Our vision at Oxylus Energy is to create a circular economy for carbon dioxide," said Perry Bakas, CEO. "By working with Element 1, we are exploring a high-impact opportunity to transform industrial CO₂ emissions into a clean H₂ supply chain."

"By using methanol made from recycled CO₂, the commercially-deployed methanol-to-H₂ products offered by Element 1 provide immediate benefit in emissions reduction—not only with respect to reducing GHG, but also eliminating other harmful engine pollutants including PM, NO_x, and SO_x."

The partnership between Oxylus Energy and Element 1 Corp represents a step forward in advancing low-carbon H₂ solutions, providing industries with a practical way to reduce emissions while ensuring reliable, on-demand energy.