Reducing emissions while producing clean carbon & energy.

Our mission
To cut millions of tons of CO₂ every year by transforming wasted methane into clean carbon and hydrogen, advancing the global shift toward clean, controlled, atomic-scale carbon production.
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who we are

Lightmatter turns physics into real products.

Methane-pyrolysis systems split natural gas into two valuable products: solid carbon and clean hydrogen. Using high-temperature ohmic and plasma-driven reactors, we separate carbon at the atomic level, preventing it from forming CO₂ and instead capturing it as a reusable solid.
Every year, more than 150 billion cubic meters of natural gas are flared or vented worldwide—releasing over 400 million tons of CO₂. This wasted resource could instead be turned into advanced carbon materials and zero-emission fuel.
Tons Of co2 reduced from flareing
3,280,000 +
Tons of Carbon produced from operations
872,000 +
tons of Hydrogen Produced from operations
291,000+
Units In operation
6+
leadership

Lightmatters team is skilled at turning challenges into clear solutions through expertise and collaboration.

Clay Howatt
Founder
Emily Carter
Co-Founder & COO
Jessica Mercedes
Director of Data Systems
Alex Thompson
Head of Strategy
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