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CATALYTIC MOLTEN METAL METHANE REFORMING
​BurnStar is pioneering a revolutionary catalytic molten metal reforming process, poised to transform the landscape of hydrogen production. Our innovative technology involves introducing gas into a molten metal catalyst, catalysing the conversion process with unprecedented efficiency. One compelling application of our groundbreaking approach is the conversion of methane, the primary component of natural gas, into hydrogen and elemental carbon. This process holds immense promise for mitigating the carbon footprint associated with traditional power generation from natural gas. By revolutionising the conversion of natural gas into hydrogen and elemental carbon on a large scale, BurnStar is driving towards a future of sustainable power generation and environmental stewardship.

CH4  ➢ C + H2

This technology has been patented internationally by BurnStar (publication number WO 2021/053602). A copy of the patent can be found here:

Furnace, fluid feed component, fluid reforming system and method of reforming a fluid

BurnStar has engaged with a Technology Development Company to build and operate a Methane Pyrolysis lab/desktop system to prove the viability of the technology. The first results of testing on the lab system is expected in Q4 2024. One major application of the BurnStar technology is the large scale reforming of natural gas to hydrogen and elemental carbon. This opens up the possibility of radically reducing the carbon footprint of power generation from natural gas.

The video below shows an envisioned commercial plant based on this technology

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