The Future of Energy: Generating Sustainable Natural Gas with Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries Part 2
Casey Handmer, founder of Terraform Industries, explains how his company produces sustainable natural gas by vertically integrating solar power, direct air capture, and methanation to minimize capital expenditure. He details the use of calcium hydroxide for CO2 capture and argues that in-house manufacturing is essential to strip unnecessary features and control costs in immature markets. Handmer also discusses the business viability of solar synthetic fuels, the role of IRA subsidies like 45V, and the regulatory hurdles facing solar deployment in the United States.