Launch HN: Rise Reforming (YC S26) – Turning Waste Gases into Valuable Chemicals
Signed a conditional DME offtake agreement for our first commercial unit.April 2026Proof-of-concept complete after 1800+ hours of stable syngas production. Nina Kritikos joins as the first hire.August 2025Funding secured from UChicago accelerators. CEO George Rose named Climate Fellow by the 776 Foundation, led by Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian.
- ▪Signed a conditional DME offtake agreement for our first commercial unit.April 2026Proof-of-concept complete after 1800+ hours of stable syngas production.
- ▪Nina Kritikos joins as the first hire.August 2025Funding secured from UChicago accelerators.
- ▪CEO George Rose named Climate Fellow by the 776 Foundation, led by Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian.
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| Original publisher | Rise Reforming |
| Canonical URL | https://www.rise-reforming.com |
| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:58:22 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-27T20:18:59.062Z |
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Play Background Video: rise V4 (1) (online-video-cutter.com).mp4Unlocking resilience for the chemical industryChemical production is centralized and fossil fuel- dependent, making it vulnerable to geopolitical events and natural disastersBiogas is the ideal domestic feedstock: the U.S. produces enough biogas to make over $20 billion worth of chemicals annually, but 60% is wasted or flared in low-margin applicationsWe convert stranded biogas from wastewater plants, farms, and landfills on-site into valuable chemicals like dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, and dimethyl carbonate (DMC)Supply-SecureWe convert domestic raw biogas into chemicals, removing the reliance on fossil fuels and vulnerable supply chains.ModularOur technology fits inside a shipping container, allowing for rapid and…
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