Green Hydrogen Startup Has A Message For Texas: Hold My Beer

The article highlights the emergence of Oklahoma, particularly through the startup Tobe Energy, as a new player in the green hydrogen sector, traditionally dominated by Texas in the US. Tobe Energy has attracted significant investment, including $1.8 million in seed funding led by Cortado Ventures and support from Hurricane Ventures, reflecting growing interest in clean technology within the Mid-Continent region. The startup’s key innovation is a membrane-free electrolysis system for producing green hydrogen from water, which contrasts with the conventional membrane-dependent methods that are typically more costly due to the expensive membranes required. Tobe Energy’s membrane-free technology aims to simplify hydrogen production, potentially reducing costs by up to 75% and decreasing waste heat, making it scalable for large industries such as energy, manufacturing, and transportation. This approach could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy by enabling more affordable and efficient green hydrogen production, particularly for on-site or localized use, which minimizes transportation and storage expenses. The article also notes that despite the