BayoTech
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BayoTech does
BayoTech is a Houston-based hydrogen technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates distributed hydrogen production systems and high-pressure transport and storage equipment. The company was founded in 2015 around steam methane reforming (SMR) technology exclusively licensed from Sandia National Laboratories, and its core H2-1000 generator uses a proprietary high heat recuperation design that achieves 20-30% greater energy efficiency than traditional reformers, enabling on-site hydrogen production at approximately $2/kg versus $12+/kg at centralized facilities. The integrated product portfolio includes modular hydrogen generators (scalable from 1,000 to 30,000 kg/day), HyFill high-pressure transport trailers (three times the payload of conventional equipment), Type III cylinder-based storage pods, Ground Storage Modules, NorAm Valves, and a BayoCare service program, with hydrogen sold under carbon-tiered sub-brands BayoGreen, BayoZero, and BayoBlue. The company acquired IGX Group in 2021 to add high-pressure storage and delivery manufacturing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and operates from facilities in Houston (HQ), Albuquerque (R&D), Tulsa (manufacturing), and Wentzville, Missouri (first operational BayoGaaS hub producing 350 tons/year).
BayoTech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BayoTech
- Legal name
- BayoTech, Inc.
- Website
- https://bayotech.us
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BayoTech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydrogen Production Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refinery Hydrogen & Utilities Systems (SMR/ATR, Steam, Power, Water) (EUALAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hydrogen CHP (Fuel Cell & H2-Ready Turbines) (EUACAKAF)
Keywords
Where BayoTech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
BayoTech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hydrogen Gas Sales (BayoGaaS): Customers purchase hydrogen on a per-kilogram basis with minimal infrastructure investment through gas-as-a-service agreements. Hydrogen is produced at BayoTech hubs and delivered via high-pressure trailers directly to customer sites.
- Equipment Sales - Hydrogen Generators: BayoTech sells modular hydrogen generation units directly to customers. Units are available in 200kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg per day capacities, with future models up to 30,000kg per day.
- Equipment Leasing and Rental: Through partnership with DLL, BayoTech offers leasing programs for hydrogen generators, enabling customers to access low-cost on-site hydrogen without large capital commitments.
- High-Pressure Storage and Transport Equipment: Sale of Type III cylinder-based hydrogen storage pods, ground storage modules, and high-pressure transport trailers for industrial gas distributors and hydrogen producers.
- Service and Maintenance (BayoCare): All-inclusive service and maintenance programs for hydrogen generation and storage equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Gas-as-a-Service (BayoGaaS) - Pay per use |
| Subscription | Monthly | Equipment Leasing via DLL partnership |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Direct Equipment Purchase |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
BayoTech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BayoTech designs, manufactures, and deploys compact, modular steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen generators (H2-1000 and larger units up to 30,000 kg/day), complemented by proprietary high-pressure hydrogen transport trailers (HyFill) and ground storage modules (GSM). The company also sells hydrogen molecules directly through its BayoGaaS gas-as-a-service program from regional production hubs, supported by an all-inclusive BayoCare service and maintenance offering.
Product overview
BayoTech is a full-service hydrogen solutions provider offering a vertically integrated portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes BayoGaaS™ Hydrogen Hubs for localized hydrogen production using modular steam methane reformer technology (H2-1000), supplemented by high-pressure transport equipment (HyFill™ trailers) and ground storage modules (GSM series). The company also offers hydrogen molecule supply under various carbon intensity tiers (BayoGreen, BayoZero, BayoBlue) and NorAm Valves for gas handling. All equipment is supported by BayoCare service programs. This integrated approach enables customers to access hydrogen production, transport, storage, and fueling from a single provider.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BayoGaaS: Gas-as-a-Service program providing hydrogen production, delivery and fueling solutions
- BayoGreen
- BayoZero
- BayoBlue
- BayoCare
- HyFill
Products and services
- BayoGaaS Hydrogen Hubs Localized hydrogen production hubs that produce hydrogen at or near the point of use, eliminating transportation and storage costs. Hydrogen is delivered via BayoTech's HyFill high-pressure transport trailers to customer sites.
- H2-1000 Hydrogen Production Plant Compact, modular steam methane reformer (SMR) producing up to 1,000 kg of hydrogen per day with 99.999% purity. Uses proprietary high heat recuperation that achieves 20-30% greater energy efficiency than traditional reformers. Scalable to 5,000, 10,000, and 30,000 kg/day units.
- HyFill Transport Trailers Proprietary high-pressure, high-capacity hydrogen transport trailers that carry up to three times more compressed hydrogen than traditional equipment, reducing transportation costs and emissions.
- Ground Storage Modules (GSM Series) High-pressure ground storage modules including GSM30-250 (250 bar, 146 kg capacity), GSM60-350 (350 bar, 385 kg capacity), and GSM520 (520 bar, 251 kg capacity). Maximizes hydrogen storage in the industry's smallest footprint with remote monitoring telemetry, storing up to 165,000 scf in a 20' container.
- NorAm Valves Valve products for high-pressure gas applications, part of BayoTech's equipment portfolio acquired through the IGX Group acquisition.
- BayoCare Service All-inclusive service and maintenance program for BayoTech hydrogen production and storage equipment.
- BayoGreen Hydrogen Product Low carbon hydrogen produced by fueling BayoTech's SMR system with renewable natural gas (RNG) sourced from dairy, food waste and landfills.
- BayoZero Hydrogen Product Carbon neutral or carbon negative hydrogen produced by fueling BayoTech's SMR system with an RNG blend greater than 30%.
- BayoBlue Hydrogen Product Low carbon hydrogen produced by combining BayoTech's SMR with carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- 42% reduction in emissions compared to conventional hydrogen production when consumed at point of production
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use BayoTech
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BayoTech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
BayoTech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- First Public Hydrogen (FPH2)coreBayoTech was selected as a qualified supplier for First Public Hydrogen, supporting California's efforts to develop its hydrogen economy by deploying fueling infrastructure and reducing emissions across various sectors in California.
- New Mexico Gas Company (Emera Inc.)flagshipBayoTech and New Mexico Gas Company partnered to deploy the state's largest clean hydrogen production hub in Albuquerque. BayoGaaS Hydrogen Hub will produce 1,000 kg/day of low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen for transportation, industrial use, and natural gas grid blending. NMGC is the largest natural gas utility in New Mexico serving 530,000-540,000 customers.
- CarbonFree Chemicals Holdings LLCcorePartnership to develop pilot hydrogen production site integrating BayoTech's hydrogen generator with CarbonFree's SkyCycle technology that captures CO2 and converts it into carbon-negative chemicals such as calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and hydrochloric acid.
- GreenCorecoreAgreement for BayoTech to supply hydrogen exclusively to GreenCore's planned network of 1,500+ hydrogen fuel cell powered EV charging and hydrogen refueling stations by end of 2026. Stations will be grid-independent, rapidly deployable, and low footprint, using hydrogen from BayoTech's BayoGaaS program.
- San Juan CollegeminorBayoTech and San Juan College signed MOU to develop an education and training program for the hydrogen industry. San Juan College School of Energy (New Mexico's Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Sustainability) will create post-graduate credential programs providing technical skills for hydrogen production systems.
- IBMS GroupcorePartnership to launch the UK's first renewable hydrogen project using biomethane from food waste as feedstock. IBMS produces biomethane from food waste; BayoTech's modular reformer converts it to renewable hydrogen. Project will produce 1,000 kg/day in London and Surrey regions, with future phases introducing carbon capture for carbon-negative hydrogen.
- CBI (Confederation of British Industry)minorBayoTech's IBMS partnership announcement was timed to support CBI's 'Seize the Moment' initiative emphasizing the role of cleantech for GHG reduction in driving UK economic recovery.
- Element TwocoreBayoTech to provide hydrogen for Element Two's deployment of 800+ hydrogen refueling stations across Scotland and wider UK and Europe. Element Two develops hydrogen refueling stations and retails hydrogen fuel; plans to deploy over 800 pumps by 2027 and 2,000 by 2030.
- OCCAM's TechnologiescoreCalgary-based OCCAM's Technologies, a technology development company decarbonizing Canada's oil and gas industry, is an authorized agent for BayoTech. Specifically targeting blue hydrogen opportunities in the Alberta market and beyond.
- California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)coreBayoTech joined the CHBC Board of Directors. CHBC is an advocate for hydrogen and fuel cells in California, committed to advancing commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cells to achieve California's climate, air quality, and decarbonization goals.
- BIOVIC (FACSA, Grupo Gimeno)coreBIOVIC, acquired by FACSA Grupo Gimeno and specializing in biogas, biomethane, and green hydrogen plants, signed agreement to distribute BayoTech's technology in Spain and jointly develop green hydrogen projects centered around biogas and biomethane plants.
- Loop EnergycoreJoint market development agreement for deployment of hydrogen vehicles and fueling infrastructure. Loop designs commercial hydrogen fuel cell systems; BayoTech provides on-site hydrogen generation. Collaboration targets materials handling, warehouse and port logistics, transit buses, urban delivery services, and stationary power applications.
- Colorado Hydrogen Network (CHN) and Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA)minorCHN is a non-profit hydrogen advocacy organization promoting environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen and fuel cell technology, especially for transportation. CCIA is a cleantech industry association.
- European Biogas Association (EBA)minorEBA is the leading European association in biogas and biomethane production, with member associations covering over 29 countries across Europe. BayoTech joined to advocate for renewable gases supporting EU's carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
- Hydrogen to Go Pty Limited (H2toGo)coreH2toGo, an authorized agent bringing over a decade of energy sector experience and broad network connections in Australia, was selected to lead BayoTech's market push into Australia.
- Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition)minorRNG Coalition is a member-led non-profit organization advocating for sustainable development of renewable natural gas and renewable product gases including hydrogen. BayoTech joined to partner on increasing investment and project development in the RNG sector.
- HYZON MotorscoreCollaborative agreement for BayoTech to supply low-cost, low/zero-carbon hydrogen and methane conversion technology to support HYZON's deployment of hydrogen fueling infrastructure for fuel cell commercial vehicles including heavy-duty trucks and buses.
- IGas EnergycoreHeads of terms agreement with IGas Energy to produce hydrogen from certain of IGas' existing gas resources. Partnership aims to leverage locally produced resources in the UK energy transition, reducing carbon intensity and supporting local jobs.
- New Mexico Gas Company (Emera Inc.)flagshipPrior to the hub partnership, BayoTech and NMGC announced a collaborative agreement to explore hydrogen injection into the natural gas grid, hydrogen fueling infrastructure development, and piloting carbon capture and sequestration technologies. NMGC awarded BayoTech an R&D grant to support joint exploration.
- UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA)minorUK HFCA is the leading industry body for hydrogen and fuel cells in the UK, acting on behalf of members to accelerate commercialization of fuel cells and deployment of hydrogen energy.
- Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE)minorCTE is a member-supported nonprofit that develops and implements advanced transportation technologies, vehicles, and fuels reducing environmental pollution and fossil fuel dependency. Since 1993, CTE has managed over $530 million in research, development, and demonstration projects.
- NutriencoreFirst commercial contract with Nutrien for use of BayoTech's hydrogen generators to produce ammonia and possibly nitrogen fertilizer. Nutrien is the world's largest supplier of production inputs for agricultural operations.
- DLL (Subsidiary of Rabobank Group)coreDLL will market BayoTech's hydrogen units on credit to end users who lease or rent the generators, providing global vendor financing support.
- DLL (Subsidiary of Rabobank Group)coreDLL partnered with BayoTech to create a revolutionary leasing program enabling customers to access low-cost on-site hydrogen generation equipment without large capital commitments. DLL provides global vendor financing, marketing BayoTech's hydrogen units on credit to end users who lease or rent the generators.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BayoTech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas and hydrogen major with large-scale SMR/electrolysis hydrogen production and hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Overlaps with BayoTech in hydrogen molecule supply and is increasingly investing in green/blue hydrogen, but at centralized scale rather than modular distributed hubs.
- Linde plc: World's largest industrial gases company, supplying merchant hydrogen and operating hydrogen fueling stations globally. Competes with BayoTech on hydrogen molecule supply to mobility and industrial customers, but its portfolio extends well beyond hydrogen into all industrial gases.
- Air Liquide: Major industrial gas supplier with significant hydrogen production, distribution, and mobility refueling operations in the US and Europe. Competes head-to-head with BayoTech on hydrogen molecule supply and fleet fueling programs.
- Cummins (Accelera): Diversified powertrain company with Accelera hydrogen electrolyzer business producing PEM electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. Comparable in distributed hydrogen production technology but part of a much larger diesel and power generation portfolio.
Emerging players
- Nel ASA: Norway-based hydrogen technology company specializing in PEM and alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. Competes with BayoTech on enabling distributed hydrogen production but uses electrolysis rather than SMR, and is earlier-stage in commercial scale.
- ITM Power: UK-based PEM electrolyzer manufacturer focused on green hydrogen production for industrial and mobility applications. Comparable to BayoTech's hydrogen hub concept but using electrolysis from renewables rather than SMR/biomethane.
- Hexagon Purus: Manufacturer of high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinders and Type IV composite tanks for mobility and distribution applications. Overlaps with BayoTech's IGX Group storage/transport business in the hydrogen storage equipment value chain.
Direct peers
- Plug Power: US hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen production company operating green hydrogen production, fueling infrastructure, and fuel cell vehicles. Overlaps with BayoTech on hydrogen molecule supply to mobility and industrial customers, with similar end markets and GTM motion.
Regional players
- Worthington Industries: Manufacturer of pressure cylinders, including high-pressure hydrogen tanks, serving industrial gas and mobility markets. Comparable to BayoTech's IGX/NorAm valves and storage business on equipment side, primarily in North American markets.
Others
- Ballard Power Systems: Pure-play PEM fuel cell manufacturer for heavy-duty mobility and stationary power. Adjacent to BayoTech as a hydrogen demand-side partner (similar to HYZON/Loop Energy relationships), not a direct competitor in hydrogen production.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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BayoTech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
BayoTech subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Funding rounds5 records
Investors5 records
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BayoTech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BayoTech
What does BayoTech do?
BayoTech designs, manufactures, and deploys compact, modular steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen generators (H2-1000 and larger units up to 30,000 kg/day), complemented by proprietary high-pressure hydrogen transport trailers (HyFill) and ground storage modules (GSM). The company also sells hydrogen molecules directly through its BayoGaaS gas-as-a-service program from regional production hubs, supported by an all-inclusive BayoCare service and maintenance offering.
Is BayoTech a public or private company?
BayoTech is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was BayoTech founded?
BayoTech was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is BayoTech based?
BayoTech is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does BayoTech make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hydrogen Gas Sales (BayoGaaS) is the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales - Hydrogen Generators, equipment Leasing and Rental, high-Pressure Storage and Transport Equipment and service and Maintenance (BayoCare).
Who are BayoTech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Air Products and Chemicals, Linde plc, Air Liquide and Cummins (Accelera). Emerging players are Nel ASA, ITM Power and Hexagon Purus. Plug Power is listed as a direct peer. Worthington Industries is listed as a regional player. Ballard Power Systems is listed as an others.
Does BayoTech have an API?
No public API is recorded for BayoTech.
What industry is BayoTech in?
BayoTech's product category is Hydrogen Production Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAGAI, Refinery Hydrogen & Utilities Systems (SMR/ATR, Steam, Power, Water), with a secondary code of EUACAKAF, Hydrogen CHP (Fuel Cell & H2-Ready Turbines). Its NAICS code is 325120 and its SIC code is 3510.