{"id":1377,"date":"2024-11-06T12:25:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2024-12-04T13:14:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:14:59","slug":"280-carbon-carbon-capture-with-ethylene-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/280-carbon-carbon-capture-with-ethylene-production\/","title":{"rendered":"280 Carbon: Carbon Capture with Ethylene Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-CARBON-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" style=\"width:186px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-CARBON-edited.png 381w, https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-CARBON-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-CARBON-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/category\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/category\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Early Stage Climate Startup series<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;from Climafix 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>280 Carbon valorizes CO\u2082 emissions through the production of ethylene (Starting point for polymers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their electrochemical CO\u2082 conversion technology is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based ethylene production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Value Proposition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CO\u2082 to Ethylene Conversion<\/strong>: 280 Carbon\u2019s electrolysis technology converts captured CO\u2082 into ethylene, enabling significant decarbonization by replacing fossil fuel-derived ethylene. This process allows industries to monetize CO\u2082 emissions by producing polymers like HDPE and PVC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalable CO\u2082 Conversion<\/strong>: Their modular system is scalable to meet industrial needs and powered by renewable energy for cost efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Pain Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valorizing Captured CO\u2082<\/strong>: 280 Carbon converts low-value captured CO\u2082 into high-value ethylene, providing a financial incentive for industries to adopt CCUS technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependency<\/strong>: Conventional ethylene production emits 1.5 tons of CO\u2082 per ton. 280 Carbon&#8217;s process eliminates these emissions by consuming CO\u2082, turning a polluting process into a sustainable solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Climate Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CO\u2082 Reduction and Storage<\/strong>: 280 Carbon\u2019s technology consumes and avoids up to 4.84 tons of CO\u2082 per ton of ethylene, offering a 600-gigaton decarbonization potential that reduces industrial emissions and supports long-term CO\u2082 storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utilizing Sequestered Carbon<\/strong>: The ethylene produced is used in HDPE and PVC, with applications in infrastructure, automotive, and consumer goods, sequestering carbon for up to 50 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Current &amp; Future Target Segments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Target Segments<\/strong>: Key sectors include plastics, consumer goods, and automotive, which have high ethylene demand. Currently, 280 Carbon is focused on reaching TRL 5 within the next 24 months through pilot projects that validate the techno-commercial viability of their product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Target Segments<\/strong>: By 2030, 280 Carbon aims to capture 0.64 MMT of India\u2019s HDPE and PVC markets, targeting 600,000 tons of ethylene production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. USPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>280 Carbon\u2019s efforts also create new revenue opportunities through carbon credits and technology licensing, offering clear economic and environmental advantages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Team Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/neville-patel-63b38439\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BAbUFA3L7S7asfib2ZqDyZw%3D%3D\"><strong>Neville Patel<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Founder &amp; CEO): <\/strong>Over 10 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur with a focus on corporate finance, business strategy, and venture building. His previous ventures span industries such as IT consulting, sustainable products, and clean technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Anand Kumar (CTO &#8211; Electrochemical Processes): <\/strong>Dr. Anand Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Materials Science from JNCASR, Bangalore, and specializes in electrochemical processes and CO\u2082 reduction technologies. He leads the R&amp;D efforts at 280 Carbon, where he is responsible for developing the company\u2019s core electrochemical CO\u2082 conversion technology. His research has focused on optimizing catalysts for high-efficiency electrolysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. 280 Carbon presenting at Climafix Summit 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1S5UoGqIL2I\">YouTube L<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1S5UoGqIL2I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ink<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is a part of the&nbsp;Early Stage Climate Startup series&nbsp;from Climafix 2024 Highlights 2. Value Proposition 3. Pain Points 4. Climate Impact 5. Current &amp; Future Target Segments 6. USPs 7. 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