UP Catalyst

UP Catalyst has recently strengthened its Advisory Board with a new member, Sascha Kelterborn! 💡Sascha is a C-level executive with over 24 years of experience in e-mobility, construction, and battery technology. His expertise includes serving as President and Chief Revenue Officer at Microvast, a company offering a comprehensive range of fast-charging lithium-ion battery solutions. Sascha specialises in international sales and marketing, strategy, and business development. Thank you for ongoing support!

UP Catalyst, a pioneering company in the production of renewable carbon materials, has been declared the winner of the prestigious World Economic Forum Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Challenge. https://bit.ly/4iQH2Zc

UP Catalyst sets a new industry standard for low-emission, high purity carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite! UP Catalyst CNTs and Graphite produced at large scale have a near-zero carbon footprint: • 0.7 tons of CO₂-eq/ton per ton of #CNTs • 0.07 tons of CO₂-eq/ton for battery-grade #graphite "The exceptionally low carbon footprint is achieved due to two main factors. First, the process consumes significantly less #energy compared to conventional production methods. Second, it utilises #CO₂ emissions as feedstock instead of fossil resources. This approach allows industrial emitters to generate a new revenue stream for their CO₂ emissions while also providing local manufacturers with sustainable, fossil-free raw materials which are #price-competitive with Chinese carbon materials,” says Gary Urb, PhD, CEO of UP Catalyst. Conventional graphite and CNT production is highly polluting. The carbon footprint of conventionally produced fossil-based graphite and CNTs is substantial. According to the benchmark, synthetic graphite has a carbon footprint of over 25 kg of CO₂-eq/kg, while CNTs have a footprint of approximately 170 kg CO₂-eq/kg. The cradle-to-gate LCA was conducted by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and critically reviewed by Bureau Veritas Group Poland and Estonia offices. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dVnM8v2C Benchmark Mineral Intelligence ECGA (European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association) Corina Hebestreit Mirona Coropciuc CO2 Value Europe Julia Poliscanova (she/her) Lydia Bridges Olivia Lin Peter Tom Jones

We're proud to share our project: "CO2-negative concrete as a sustainable and scalable building material" 🌱🏗️ This initiative, funded by the EEA and Norway Grants "Green ICT" programme, is being implemented in collaboration with our Norwegian partner, Cemonite AS (formerly known as SafeRock). Together, we’re working on innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability in the concrete and construction industry. In the video, Dr. Heidi Lees, our Senior Researcher, provides insights into the project’s goals and the journey so far. Her expertise highlights the potential of this groundbreaking technology to transform the way we build. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dakjYRsD #GreenICT #NorwayGrants #EEA #Sustainablility #CO2NegativeConcrete #CemoniteAS #UPCatalyst

UP Catalyst is mentioned as one of the novel synthetic graphite production methods in "Critical Raw Material Supply-Side Innovation Roadmap for the EU Energy Transition" report from Systemiq Ltd., supported by Breakthrough Energy and the Energy Transitions Commission with data and expert input from Minviro and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. 💡 Key insights about graphite from the 70-page report. 🇨🇳 🇪🇺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • China has almost 70% of global market share for graphite. • The EU has virtually no existing domestic capacity for graphite. • By 2035, graphite demand forecast to exceed supply from existing and new announced mines by 80%. • Future price risk from existing low-cost supply (especially from China). #𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: (includes graphite from #CO₂ emissions, #biographite, methane pyrolysis, lengthwise graphitization and others). • Emissions < 3kg CO₂-eq/kg for novel synthetic production routes - over 90% emissions reduction compared to conventional methods. • Novel Synthetic Graphite Production could supply ~40% of EU graphite demand by 2035. •  Novel synthetic graphite production are estimated to be only 10– 20% costlier than current production methods, with minimal impact on final battery costs. 🏭 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • If no action is taken to reduce the environmental impacts of critical raw materials mining and refining, total global emissions from the sector could double to reach ~1 Gt CO₂- eq by 2035. • Synthetic Graphite emissions estimated between 20 and 50 kg CO₂-eq/kg • Natural graphite emissions estimated between 10 and 15 kg CO₂-eq/kg. Additionally, use of hydrofluoric acid creates risk of groundwater contamination and requires strict handling protocols. Many natural graphite mines are located in regions with medium water stress. To read full report: https://lnkd.in/dgs--25Z ECGA (European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association), T&E, Julia Poliscanova (she/her), Mirona Coropciuc, European Investment Bank (EIB), Peter Tom Jones, Maroš Šefčovič, Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia, Corina Hebestreit, CO2 Value Europe, Global CO2 Initiative #graphite #CRMA

UP Catalyst Wins UpLink - World Economic Forum's Prestigious Carbon Capture & Utilisation Challenge! This is a huge recognition validating UP Catalyst's CO₂ #utilisation technology as one of the best in the world 🥇. The challenge evaluated 315 submissions from across the globe 🌏 to find those breakthrough innovators who can reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels through smart solutions 🚀. Gary Urb, PhD mentioned: "the win reaffirms that lowering CO₂ levels isn't just about storing it underground; it unlocks the potential of using CO₂ as a valuable feedstock for creating high-impact products." Sebastian Pohlmann, who represented us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and also accepted the award on behalf of UP Catalyst, highlighted: "The most valuable learning was discovering the abundance of 98%-pure CO₂ already available from the petrochemical industry—a game-changer for scalable solutions.🚀" UP Catalyst uses 3.7 tons of 98%-purity CO₂ in its electrolysis process for every ton of produced advanced carbon material. Sebastian also toured the world’s largest #CCU facility that opened in 2015 at United, a SABIC affiliate. It uses proprietary technology to capture 500,000 metric tons (MT) of CO₂ per year from the production of ethylene glycol that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere, converting it into feedstock for industrial processes. To put things in perspective, over 11 million trees would need to be planted to capture the equivalent amount. Read more from the Arab News: https://lnkd.in/g97MVSpX This recognition is a huge milestone for UP Catalyst and it provides an incredible platform to expand our impact and forge new collaborations within the global energy and #rawmaterials sectors.

💥 We are delighted to introduce the winners of the Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge! The winning cohort of 11 Top Innovators has just been announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy, and HE Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, at the opening ceremony of the #SGIForum 2024, taking place during #COP16 in Riyadh. 🏭 Each one of these start-ups has an innovative solution contributing to industrial #decarbonization by harnessing the sustainable economic potential of captured CO2. 🏅 Visit UpLink to meet the winners: https://ow.ly/iHIt50UjezH 🙌 Follow the Top Innovators: Carbon To Stone D-CRBN Dioxycle eChemicles enaDyne Greenlyte Carbon Technologies ICODOS Gasgene Oxylus Energy Parallel Carbon UP Catalyst 🤝 Many thanks to our partners: Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi Ministry of Energy | وزارة الطاقة King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) aramco AEON Collective SABIC Global CO2 Initiative Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonCapture #CarbonUtilization #CarbonCircularity #StartUp #Innovation #SGIForum #COP16Riyadh

We’re extremely delighted to share that we’ve been selected as a Top Innovator out of 315 applicants at UpLink - World Economic Forum’s Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge, ran in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy | وزارة الطاقة and Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi! 🎉   We're eager to collaborate with fellow challenge winners and partners, build new connections, and gain greater visibility to amplify our impact. 🙌 Learn more about the challenge and discover our profile on UpLink: https://wef.ch/3XWVln4 Also, visit our profile on the platform: https://lnkd.in/dDCQawdg   #NetZero #CarbonCapture #CarbonUtilization #CarbonRecycling #CarbonCircularity #Innovation #StartUp #SGIForum #COP16 King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) aramco AEON Collective SABIC Global CO2 Initiative Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Curious about how carbon materials are produced from #CO₂? Now’s your chance to discover the process! UP Catalyst is featured in one of the latest episode of Mis värvi on majandus? (What colour is the economy?), an Estonian TV show that focus on topics that affect the economy in a rapidly changing world. Watch the preview with English subtitles to learn more about the process! Full episode in Estonian (also featuring another deep tech Estonian company, Elcogen - green hydrogen manufacturer): https://lnkd.in/ds_w_vYx #err #nanotubes #deeptech #graphite #estonia #cleantech

Yesterday, we had the profound honour of being at the Baltic Sustainability Awards, where we celebrated not just one but three nominations and proudly took home two awards in Climate Innovations and Industrial Symbiosis. 🏆🏆 Our mission at UP Catalyst has always been to lead the world toward sustainable carbon solutions. It’s not just about creating a sustainable future for us but for the generations yet to come. 🌱 A message from one of the jurors, Helen Sooväli-Sepping, deeply resonated with us: We need to voice and communicate about sustainability to all! Her words remind us why we do what we do—not just innovating but sharing, educating, and inspiring action. To the expert jurors, the team at BSA, and visionaries like Jana Budkovskaja and many others—thank you. Your support fuels us to keep striving, innovating, and dreaming of a greener world. This isn’t just a win for UP Catalyst. It’s a win for every step toward a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow, for which we all must work together. 💚✨ #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Innovation #UPCatalyst #BalticSustainabilityAwards