ETCH, Inc. (ETCH), a revolutionary decarbonization company producing clean hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas, announced today that it has named Ken Hughes VP of Engineering, a newly created role. With more than 30 years of experience in the chemicals sector, Hughes will lead the company's engineering efforts as it prepares to scale its proprietary technology for commercial deployment.
"Ken's extensive experience in process engineering and his deep understanding of industrial-scale operations make him the ideal leader to drive our engineering initiatives forward," said Katie Ellet, CEO of ETCH. "His expertise will be instrumental as we transition from laboratory demonstrations to commercial-scale implementation of our revolutionary decarbonization technology."
Hughes brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the chemicals industry, where he has successfully led large-scale engineering projects and technology implementations. His background includes expertise in process optimization, project management, and industrial operations.
"I'm excited to join ETCH at this pivotal moment in the company's growth," said Hughes. "The potential of ETCH's technology to transform how we produce clean hydrogen while creating valuable carbon products is truly remarkable. I look forward to working with this talented team to bring this innovative solution to market."
ETCH's patented technology converts natural gas into clean hydrogen and solid carbon without producing carbon dioxide emissions. The process offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for decarbonizing industrial operations while generating valuable carbon materials.
The appointment of Hughes as VP of Engineering reflects ETCH's commitment to building a world-class team as it advances toward commercial deployment of its revolutionary technology.
About ETCH
ETCH, Inc. is a decarbonization company that produces clean hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas through its proprietary technology. Founded by Dr. Jonah Erlebacher, a materials science professor at Johns Hopkins University, ETCH is revolutionizing the clean energy industry with its innovative approach to hydrogen production that eliminates CO2 emissions while creating valuable carbon materials. For more information on ETCH, please visit www.etchmaterials.com
