CUBE™ Technology · Carbon Utilization. Best Efficiency.

The most advanced syngas platform on earth.

HYCO1 transforms CO2 and methane into high-efficiency syngas at the lowest cost and carbon intensity ever achieved.

The Technology

How HYCO1 works

Two catalyst paths — one platform. A clear look at what goes in, what happens inside the reactor, and what comes out.

INPUTS CUBE™ CO2 REFORMER (CCR™) OUTPUTS CH4 Methane Any carbon source CO2 Feedstock Emissions → value ✓ H2O Steam Optional · tunable CUBE™ REFORMER Dry Reforming Reaction: CH4 + CO2 → 2H2 + 2CO 98% Conversion −50% Gas Use PROPRIETARY CATALYST · NO PRECIOUS METALS · NON-COKING SEPARATION PSA / VPSA / Cryo H2:CO 1.4–3.5 Methane scrubbing H2 Hydrogen ammonia · fuel cells Syngas H2+CO Methanol · SAF · steel CO Carbon Mono. Battery electrolyte · chemicals
INPUTS

CH4 Methane

Any carbon source

CO2 Feedstock

Emissions → value ✓

H2O Steam

Optional · tunable

CUBE™ CO2 REFORMER (CCR™)
CUBE™ REFORMER

Dry Reforming Reaction:

CH4 + CO2 → 2H2 + 2CO
98% Conversion −50% Gas Use
PROPRIETARY CATALYST · NO PRECIOUS METALS · NON-COKING
SEPARATION

PSA / VPSA / Cryo

H2:CO 1.4–3.5

Methane scrubbing
OUTPUTS

H2 Hydrogen

ammonia · fuel cells

Syngas H2+CO

Methanol · SAF · steel

CO Carbon Mono.

Battery electrolyte · chemicals

1

CO₂ + CH₄ in

Industrial CO₂ emissions and methane are co-fed into the CCR™ reactor.

2

Dry reforming

HYCO1 catalyst converts CO₂ + CH₄ to 2H₂ + 2CO in a single pass.

3

98% conversion

Near-complete conversion. No coking. No precious metals required.

4

Separate & tune

Syngas separated and H₂:CO ratio adjusted to your exact spec.

5

Low-CI products

Deliver H₂, CO, or syngas with near-zero or negative carbon intensity.

The Key HYCO1 Discovery

A new class of heterogeneous catalysts is born.

HYCO1 CUBE™ Catalyst is a low surface area, spherical, solid solution catalyst which opens up an entirely new field of heterogeneous catalysts.

A new highly reactive non-coking catalyst.

When Ni and MgO are mixed and calcined using an exact process (HYCO1 trade secret), an optimized solid solution crystal is formed. The novel powder is then assembled into its final form to be put into a traditional reformer. The catalyst surface has no free nickel because Ni and MgO are in solution in an interlocking crystalline structure.

CUBE™ Catalyst properties.

Unlike traditional catalysts that rely on surface area for increased reactivity, HYCO1 kinetics are super fast because Ni and MgO are literally "printed" on the surface. The reaction proceeds rapidly because it isn't limited by diffusion — reactants and products don't need to travel through pores to access the active sites.

Up to 33% less energy is needed to drive the endothermic reaction. 95%+ of all carbon (CO2 and CH4) is converted into CO without any coking. CUBE™ Catalyst is pre-sintered which makes it extremely durable and solves one of the major failure issues in traditional catalysts. As the metals are locked into the solid solution crystal so they don't migrate and lose reactivity. All of the reactions take place on the surface of the catalyst so there are no pores to plug up or de-activate.

NiMgO Solid Solution Catalyst

The interlocking crystalline structure locks Ni and MgO in solution — eliminating free nickel, preventing coking, and enabling surface-level reaction kinetics that outperform traditional porous catalysts.

MgO Ni +H₂ +H₂ +CO +CO CH₄→ CO₂→

One Catalyst, Ultimate Flexibility

Three reactions. One catalyst. Any syngas ratio.

The CUBE™ Catalyst supports three distinct reforming modes in the same reformer unit — giving operators the ability to dial in exactly the H2:CO ratio their downstream process demands.

First reaction (DMR)

CH4 + CO2 → 2H2 + 2CO — Dry methane reforming without coking. Ni ion within the solid solution attracts CH4 and disassociates it into C and 2H2. MgO ion within the catalyst attracts CO2 and disassociates it into CO and O. Then, C + O rapidly form the second CO. CUBE™ Catalysts prefer CO2 for this reaction.

REACTANTS DMR PRODUCTS CO2 + CH4 CCR™ 98% conv. no coking 2H2 + 2CO REACTANTS CO2 + CH4 CCR™ 98% conv. no coking PRODUCTS 2H2 + 2CO

Second reaction (SMR)

CH4 + H2O → 3H2 + CO — Traditional SMR reaction. This secondary reaction allows for fine tuning of syngas ratios (H2 to CO ratio) for a variety of downstream applications. Adding steam shifts output toward higher hydrogen ratios.

REACTANTS SMR PRODUCTS CH4 + H2O CCR™ H2-rich mode steam + methane 3H2 + CO REACTANTS CH4 + H2O CCR™ H2-rich mode steam + methane PRODUCTS 3H2 + CO

Bi-Reforming (DMR + SMR)

By combining DMR & SMR reactions, users are able to fine tune their syngas ratios from 1:1 to 3H2:1 CO ratios — changing only the feedstock ratios. Same catalyst, same reformer, every syngas need. *Bi-Reforming can be fine tuned to an H2:CO ratio that is right for your downstream application by making changes to the molar ratios of your feedstock.

REACTANTS BI-REFORMING PRODUCTS CO2 + CH4 + H2O CCR™ 1:1 to 3:1 tunable ratio 2H2* + CO REACTANTS CO2 + CH4 + H2O CCR™ 1:1 to 3:1 tunable ratio PRODUCTS 2H2* + CO

Leveraging the past for the future.

HYCO1's CUBE™ Catalysts use historic reformer technology — operators can maintain familiar reformer infrastructure and operations while shifting to a carbon-smart route that integrates CO2 into syngas production and cuts overall carbon intensity.

This pathway can be taken by the technology user in steps: from switching out catalyst as an initial step, to operating conditions optimization, to capturing and feeding CO2 as a direct co-feedstock. No greenfield required to start capturing value from carbon emissions today.

Real-world results

Proven at commercial scale.

HYCO1 technology is commercially deployed — not a laboratory experiment or slide presentation. Here is where we operate today.

Steam Methane Reformer in action in Wisconsin

BIOGAS TO LIQUIDS · NEW FRANKEN, WISCONSIN

Agra Energy

Dairy waste converted to SAF and diesel utilizing biogenic CO2 — at commercial scale today.

50 BPDCatalyst + LicenseBiogenic CO2
UBE Chemicals plant

CARBON MONOXIDE & Hydrogen · WAGGAMAN, LOUISIANA

UBE Corporation

World's lowest-carbon, lowest-cost CO as feedstock for a DMC battery electrolyte plant — enabling next-generation EV batteries.

Licensed TechnologyCH4 + H2O → CO & H2EV Batteries
Multiple Patents Granted

Ready for new and existing syngas projects

HYCO1's patented approach improves SMR/ATR performance by enabling lower methane feed costs, reduced energy use, increased output from less gas input, and non-coking operation.

Patent No. 12,214,335 protects a catalyst for dry reforming of methane with CO2 to make syngas with no coking and high productivity.

Patent No. 12,297,109 protects a catalyst for steam methane reforming with reduced energy, reduced steam to carbon ratios, and enables high-yield syngas across hydrocarbon and renewable gas streams.

Patent No. 12,508,577 — HYCO1's most recently granted patent — protects a catalyst with methods for producing syngas that extend HYCO1's protection of "bi-reforming" (i.e., both DMR and SMR) of feedstocks for tailored syngas ratios in between SMR and DMR operating conditions.

Our Products

One performance platform. Two catalysts.

Whether upgrading an existing reformer or building from scratch, HYCO1 has the catalyst for your path.

Drop-in Upgrade

SMR+ Catalyst

Replace your existing SMR or ATR catalyst and immediately add a second reforming reaction — boosting output without changing core infrastructure.

  • Tail gas cut by over 80% — CO2 recycled into product

  • Higher throughput with lower natural gas consumption

  • Industry-leading crush strength — 2,200 N

  • Non-coking, no carbon buildup or downtime

  • Adjustable H2:CO ratio from 1.4:1 to 3.5:1

Learn more about SMR+

Full CO2 Utilization

CO2 Reforming Catalyst

The world's most advanced thermocatalytic CO2 conversion technology. CO2 and methane go in — high-value syngas comes out. No wells, no permits, no storage liability.

  • Converts 95%+ of CO2 and CH4 to syngas onsite

  • Up to 50% reduction in natural gas consumption

  • Eliminates need for Class VI injection wells

  • Ultra-low or negative carbon intensity scores

  • Qualifies for clean fuel tax credits

Learn more about CO2 Reforming

Path 01 — Fastest to value

Catalyst Swap

Upgrade what you already own

Already running an SMR or ATR? HYCO1's SMR+ Catalyst drops directly into your existing reformer with minimal modification — no process redesign, no new infrastructure, no lengthy permitting.

Best for: Operators with existing reformer assets who want near-term efficiency gains and CO2 utilization without committing to major capital projects.


  • Drop-in replacement — compatible with existing SMR and ATR tube configurations

  • Immediate boost in conversion efficiency — up to 33% less energy per unit of syngas

  • Tail gas cut by over 80% — more output from less feed

  • Unlock internal CO₂ utilization — turn waste emissions into additional syngas

  • No precious metals, no coking — exceptional durability at commercial operating conditions

  • Typical payback measured in months, not years
Learn about SMR+ Catalyst

Path 02 — Maximize existing assets

License & Upgrade

Upgrade an existing facility

Have an existing reforming facility operating on conventional technology? HYCO1 licenses CUBE™ Technology to transform your current plant — improving carbon efficiency, increasing throughput, and debottlenecking production without starting from scratch.

Best for: Operators with capital already deployed in reforming infrastructure who want to dramatically improve performance and lower carbon intensity without greenfield capital.


  • Phased implementation — start with a catalyst swap, then scale to full CO2 co-feed operation

  • Integrate CO2 as a direct co-feedstock — turn emissions from your own facility into syngas value

  • Ability to boost output and debottleneck capacity without adding new reformer trains

  • Reduce natural gas consumption — lower feedstock costs as conversion efficiency rises

  • Deploy with proven technology — operating at commercial scale today

  • Preserve existing operator knowledge and infrastructure while shifting to a carbon-smart route
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Path 03 — Build the right way from day one

License & Build New

Greenfield · CUBE™ from the ground up

Planning a new syngas, hydrogen, or chemical facility? License CUBE™ Technology and build the most carbon-efficient, lowest-cost syngas production platform available today. Your facility starts with an advantage no retrofit can match.

Best for: Developers, EPCs, and project sponsors building new hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, SAF, or specialty chemical facilities who want to lock in best-in-class economics and carbon intensity from day one.


  • Design for ultra-low or net-negative carbon intensity from the first day of operation

  • Customized H2:CO ratios (1:1 to 3.5:1) tuned to your exact downstream process specification

  • CAPEX-efficient modular systems — right-sized for your production target

  • Compatible with biogenic CO2 and diverse methane sources — including natural gas, biogas, and flared gas

  • Backed by three granted US patents protecting DMR, SMR, and bi-reforming performance

  • Full purification compatibility: PSA, VPSA, cryogenic, and methane scrubbing
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Path 04 — Zero capital burden

Syngas Supply

We build, own & operate — you receive

Don’t want to own the reformer? HYCO1 will site, fund, build, own, and operate an over-the-fence reformer at or near your facility. You receive reliable, low-carbon syngas, H2, or CO delivered directly to your process — without any of the capital, operational, or technology risk on your end.

Best for: Chemical manufacturers, refiners, and industrial operators who need a reliable low-carbon syngas supply but want to keep capital focused on their core business.


  • Zero capital expenditure — HYCO1 funds, builds, and owns the reformer asset

  • No operational responsibility — our team manages performance, maintenance, and compliance

  • Long-term cost stability — fixed or indexed supply pricing eliminates feedstock volatility

  • Low-carbon syngas, H2, or CO tailored precisely to your process specification

  • Rapid deployment — modular CUBE™ systems reduce construction timelines versus conventional builds

  • Improve your CI score — receive syngas produced from CO2 emissions, not just methane
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Practical performance

Technology made practical.

HYCO1's reformer unit catalyst swaps and over-the-fence reactors deliver flexibility and performance across a wide range of applications:


  • Supports methane-rich feedstocks and CO2-emitting sources

  • Integrates with existing hydrogen and syngas infrastructure

  • Compatible with full purification systems: PSA, VPSA, CYRO, and methane scrubbing

Whether you're operating at industrial scale or starting with a pilot, HYCO1's technology adapts to your goals.

First-principle economics

Real economics.
Real impact.

Unlike carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions, HYCO1 doesn't just store emissions — we turn them into value. Our solutions work on first-principle economics: higher efficiency, lower cost, and real product value from CO2.


HYCO1's technology values all carbon as carbon, allowing for CO2 and CH4 to be utilized with the same high-efficiency. Powered by CUBE™ Technology (Carbon Utilization, Best Efficiency), our catalysts are the most efficient, most robust, and most flexible on the market today.

Decarbonization isn't a subsidy play. It's a performance upgrade.

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Ready to turn your CO2 into a competitive advantage?

Whether you want to upgrade an existing reformer or build the cleanest syngas plant on earth — our team is ready.