ARQ

Arq operates as a technology company specializing in carbon capture, utilization, and storage solutions that convert carbon dioxide emissions into valuable products including clean hydrogen, synthetic fuels, and industrial chemicals. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company develops and licenses proprietary plasma-based technology that transforms CO2 captured from industrial facilities into carbon-neutral or carbon-negative products, addressing both emissions reduction and sustainable fuel production challenges. Arq's core Plasmatron technology uses electricity to create plasma that breaks down CO2 molecules and recombines them with other elements to produce hydrogen, synthetic natural gas, or chemical feedstocks without requiring high temperatures or pressures typical of conventional processes. The company targets heavy industries including steel manufacturing, cement production, chemical plants, and power generation facilities seeking economical carbon capture solutions meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Arq operates through partnerships with industrial customers deploying pilot projects demonstrating commercial viability before scaling to full industrial implementations. Recent developments include securing demonstration projects with major industrial partners and advancing engineering designs for commercial-scale facilities capable of processing thousands of tons of CO2 annually while generating revenue from product sales offsetting capture costs.