AUSTIN, Texas, December 23, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE American: HYLN), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, today announced it has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program. For this project, representing a total of $8.4 million in federal and non-federal funding, Hyliion will install up to 2 megawatts of KARNO™ generators in collaboration with oil and gas partners.
The project will demonstrate the KARNO generator’s unique ability to operate on well-head gas to produce sustainable, near-zero emissions electricity. In 2023, Hyliion successfully tested gas from the Permian Basin, highlighting the generator’s fuel-agnostic design and its capability to utilize unprocessed gas. This distinctive capability positions the KARNO generator as a groundbreaking solution for reducing flaring and methane emissions while delivering efficient, scalable power.
"The KARNO generator is redefining what’s possible in sustainable energy production by turning waste gas that would normally be flared into valuable power," said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. "This funding opportunity allows us to demonstrate the potential of our innovative technology in providing meaningful solutions to combat methane emissions in the oil and gas industry."
The KARNO generator is an innovative linear generation system powered by heat and enabled by 3D metal printing. Its hermetically sealed design, with only one moving part per shaft, allows for long maintenance-free operation, making it ideal for remote and demanding environments like oil fields. Additionally, its flexibility to operate on more than 20 fuel types, including raw field gas, ensures it can adapt to diverse energy needs while reducing environmental impact.
The funding is part of the U.S. DOE and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $850 million Methane Emissions Reduction Program to back projects targeting advancement in monitoring, measuring, and mitigation of methane emissions across the oil and gas industry. This grant empowers Hyliion to deploy KARNO generators in the oil and gas industry, advancing sustainable energy generation, as well as economic growth and job creation in local communities.
The funding awarded to Hyliion is contingent upon the completion of final negotiations and the execution of a definitive agreement with the U.S. DOE.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
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