C&EN · Mar 2026
Explained Prometheus's new kerosene pathway, compared costs against petroleum, and noted the company was raising a Series C round with a $150 million target.
We use solar and wind power to make zero net carbon electrofuels
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Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
Prometheus Fuels is a Santa Cruz deep-tech energy company founded in 2019 by Rob McGinnis that uses direct air capture and electrochemistry to turn air and renewable electricity into carbon-neutral liquid fuels, while also developing ultra-long-duration energy storage products.
Primary product
Carbon-neutral liquid fuels (e-diesel, e-jet fuel, methanol, and e-kerosene) made from air and electricity
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Team size
11-50 employees
Industry
Renewables & Environment
Sub-industry
Carbon-neutral e-fuels and direct air capture
Offices
Santa Cruz, California, United States (HQ)
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