HELSINKI, Finland — November 2, 2026
ROTOBOOST, a Finnish energy transition technology company pioneering proprietary methane-splitting technology for low-carbon hydrogen and advanced carbon materials, today announced a strategic investment from Aramco Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
This investment marks a significant milestone in ROTOBOOST’s journey to scale its proprietary methane-splitting technology. Utilizing a molten catalyst, the process converts natural gas (C1-C6) and other hydrocarbon feedstocks into low-carbon hydrogen and advanced carbon materials such as high-value Crumpled Graphene Nanoplatelets (CGNPs) — a next-generation advanced material with a unique 3D crumpled structure that delivers superior conductivity and performance at lower cost.
Unlike steam methane reforming (SMR), which produces significant CO₂ emissions, or water electrolysis, which is electricity-intensive, ROTOBOOST’s methane-splitting technology produces low-carbon hydrogen while simultaneously generating high-quality solid carbon materials for industrial applications, creating a unique economic model where decarbonization drives value creation — turning carbon into capital.
Proven Technology with Global Validation
ROTOBOOST has achieved several world-first milestones that demonstrate the commercial readiness and technical leadership of its platform:
- World’s First TÜV SÜD Certification for the Lifecycle Carbon Footprint of both hydrogen and carbon product streams from methane pyrolysis (June 2025)
- World’s First Commercial Pilot with PETRONAS in the oil and gas sector — achieving 1,000+ hours of continuous operation (May 2025)
- Four Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from marine class societies ABS, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas and RINA for marine applications
- Strategic Partnerships with industry leaders including Baowu (world’s largest steelmaker) and Hankook Tire.
Strategic Rationale
The investment from Aramco Ventures will support the acceleration of ROTOBOOST’s expansion across multiple dimensions:
- Scale Manufacturing: Deploy commercial-scale methane-splitting systems for oil & gas, power, steel and marine sectors.
- Advanced Carbon Materials: Expand production capacity for high-value solid carbon products serving battery, polymer, coating, steel and tire markets.
- Geographic Expansion: Strengthen presence in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America regions.
- Technology Development: Continue R&D investment to enhance methane-splitting reactor efficiency, feedstock flexibility and carbon product applications.
Executive Quotes
Kaisa Nikulainen, CEO of ROTOBOOST, commented: “Securing investment from Aramco Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Aramco supports our vision that methane-splitting can drive industrial decarbonization efforts. Our methane-splitting technology is uniquely positioned to address two of the biggest challenges in the energy transition: producing low-carbon hydrogen at competitive cost while creating high-value carbon materials. With Aramco Ventures’ strategic support and global network, we are well-positioned to scale our technology across key industrial sectors worldwide.”
Zayed Alamri, Executive Managing Director, Aramco Ventures , stated: “ROTOBOOST’s aims to develop methane-splitting technology to produce hydrogen and solid carbon materials for potential use in batteries, anti-corrosion coatings and polymers. Through our investment, we aim to support the company’s technology development and exploration of commercial opportunities. We look forward to working with the team as it seeks to assess potential industrial applications and build relationships with prospective customers and partners.”
About ROTOBOOST
ROTOBOOST is a Finnish energy transition technology company founded in 2022, pioneering proprietary methane-splitting technology. Utilizing a molten catalyst, we convert natural gas (C1-C6) into two simultaneous, high-value outputs: low-carbon hydrogen and premium carbon materials such as Crumpled Graphene Nanoplatelets (CGNPs) — an advanced carbon material with a unique 3D crumpled structure engineered for superior performance in batteries, coatings, plastics, steel, and tires. By bridging the gap between clean energy and advanced materials, ROTOBOOST delivers decarbonization as a profitable by-product. The company is the world’s first in methane pyrolysis to receive TÜV SÜD dual-product stream lifecycle carbon footprint certification, and has obtained class approvals from ABS, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, and RINA. Through strategic partnerships with PETRONAS, Hankook Tire, and Baowu, ROTOBOOST is scaling where material performance and carbon intensity converge — transitioning from technology pioneer to category leader in engineered carbon.
For more information, visit ROTOBOOST
About Aramco Ventures
Aramco Ventures is the venture capital arm of Aramco, with $7.5 billion in committed capital across four venturing programs spanning Strategic Venturing, Diversified Venturing through Prosperity7, Domestic Venturing through Wa’ed Ventures, and Late-Stage Venturing.
Headquartered in Dhahran, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the platform invests across multiple stages in high-potential startups globally, while also supporting the Saudi entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Its investments focus on technologies that advance industrial innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and business diversification.
Beyond capital, Aramco Ventures accelerates commercialization by connecting its portfolio companies to deployment opportunities within Aramco and across global markets.
For more information, please visit aramcoventures.com
Media Contacts:
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