An Austin-based manufacturer of generators, Hyliion, has announced it has received a $6 million grant to mitigate methane emissions.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program awarded Hyliion the funds to install up to two megawatts of KARNO generators. This initiative involves an estimated $8.4 million in federal and non-federal funding, with support from its oil and gas partners. According to a news release, Hyliion successfully tested its KARNO generator technology in the Permian Basin in June 2023. This milestone highlighted the generator's innovative fuel-agnostic capability and the company's aim towards efficient utilization of natural resources.
According to the news release, the KARNO generator is an innovative linear generation system powered by heat and enabled by 3D metal printing. The generator can utilize over 20 fuel types and adapt to diverse energy needs. It is also expected to be used at oil and gas facilities to power onsite equipment, replacing conventional generators.
"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. Healy added that the funding will help demonstrate how their generators can reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry.