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First Principles with Christian Keil
#2: Casey Handmer - Pulling Methane From Thin Air (Terraform Industries)
Mar 6, 2024
Casey Handmer, CEO of Terraform Industries, discusses synthesizing hydrocarbons from the atmosphere using solar energy. He highlights the urgency for synthetic hydrocarbons, the importance of cheap solar energy, and the process of capturing methane. The podcast delves into the Sabatier Reaction, commercialization plans, and expanding into synthetic fuels.
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- Terraform Industries pioneers synthetic natural gas production from sunlight, water, and atmospheric air for cleaner energy solutions.
- Advancements in solar and wind energy highlight the economic viability of renewable options for cost-effective and sustainable energy production.
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Creating Synthetic Natural Gas from Solar Energy and Air
Terraform Industries, led by Casey Hanmer, pioneers the production of synthetic natural gas using sunlight, water, and atmospheric air. By extracting carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and hydrogen from water, the company innovatively produces methane. Hanmer's engineering approach emphasizes the necessity for synthetic fuels due to the need for cleaner and cheaper energy solutions.
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