Claire Technologies

EzH₂ is a bimodal, indefinitely recyclable liquid organic hydrogen carrier developed by Claire Technologies. It functions as both a delivery mechanism for pure hydrogen at the point of use and as a direct combustible low-carbon fuel. Its central differentiator is molecular stability at ambient temperature and pressure, which allows it to move through existing diesel-era logistics infrastructure without the compression, liquefaction, or geological storage that conventional hydrogen requires.

Paul Allinson, the founder, directs Technology & Operations. His 35-year tenure at Chevron included leading new technology from inception to commercialization at the Chevron Richmond Research Center and serving as General Manager at multiple refineries. Gregory Goff, the CEO, oversees corporate strategy with experience from ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum, and ConocoPhillips.

As presented in its public materials, Claire does not operate as a fund or an investment vehicle that manages third-party capital. It functions as a product company structured around a proprietary molecule, EzH₂, with a supply chain designed to slot into existing fuel distribution networks rather than building speculative hydrogen infrastructure.

Claire positions EzH₂ for three use cases: liquid batteries for on-demand clean power dispatch, industrial process electrification, and heavy-duty transport modes — specifically trucking, rail, and marine. The firm targets operations where diesel replacement can be achieved without depending on government incentives to reach cost parity.

By engineering EzH₂ to be molecularly stable at ambient conditions, the firm eliminates the need for pressurized tube trailers, cryogenic tankers, or geological cavern storage. This approach uses the existing global fleet of fuel trucks, tanks, and pipelines — a design decision that directly addresses the capital expenditure barriers that slow most hydrogen deployment projects.