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Methanex Bio

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Landfill gas-to-hydrogen conversion technology

Deal Size

$22M

Stage

Series A

Sector

Landfill Gas Utilization

Location

Austin, TX

Announced: February 5, 2026

Deal Overview

Methanex Bio has developed a novel catalytic process that converts landfill methane into green hydrogen at 68% energy efficiency—significantly above industry benchmarks. Their modular units can be deployed directly at landfill sites, turning a potent greenhouse gas into clean fuel. The Series A funds three pilot deployments with major waste management operators.

Key Highlights

  • ✓68% methane-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency
  • ✓Modular units deployable at any landfill site
  • ✓Pilot agreements with 3 top-5 US waste operators
  • ✓Each unit offsets ~15,000 tons CO2e annually

Founders

  • Dr. Tomás Reyes
  • Sarah Lindqvist

Investors

  • WasteVC
  • Lowercarbon Capital
  • Energy Impact Partners

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