Sailing against the wind

I wonder what makes us sail against the wind.

I will try to find answers to this question, considering Hyurja's hydrogen production technology.

The legacy hydrogen production industry relies on steam methane reforming, resulting in approximately 830 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Those who believe in sustainable technology are investing in electrolyzers to produce low-carbon hydrogen.

However, at Hyurja, we have chosen a different path by focusing on methane-cracking technology.

Aren't we entering uncharted territory?

I wonder what makes us sail against the wind.

We believe the legacy industry thinks that they have invested in steam methane reforming, and it is generating money; they should continue to do so. They would perhaps seek a sustainable solution that avoids disruption. Carbon sequestration is one such potential solution. But, is carbon sequestration possible in all geological locations? What if a major earthquake were to release the sequestered carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere in the future? Are we not putting the lives of future generations at risk?

Electrolyzer technology is a century-old technology. It is well established. Therefore, it is the most sought-after technology for producing low-carbon hydrogen.

Then, why have we chosen a different path?

Because we stand on the firm ground of Science, thermodynamically, 39.4 kWh of energy is required to produce 1 kg of hydrogen in the electrolysis process. In sharp contrast, methane cracking requires only 5.2 kWh.

It is simply that methane-cracking technology has not been established.

We told ourselves, let us dare to do it. We are talented, and there is nothing we can not achieve. We are ambitious and dare to take action. If no one does it, we will.

It reminds me of a song by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, "Ekla Chalo Re."

"If no one heeds your call to action. Well then, make your own way. Walk on alone. Walk on your own. Walk on solo. Make your own way."

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