Gas Technology Institute

What Gas Technology Institute does

Gas Technology Institute, doing business as GTI Energy, is a private non-profit research, development, and training organization founded in 1941 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. It operates an 18-acre research campus housing state-of-the-art laboratories, pilot plants, and A2LA-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) testing facilities, and employs between 251 and 500 scientists, engineers, program managers, and trainers. Over its 80-year history, GTI Energy has accumulated more than 1,300 patents, developed nearly 500 products, executed 750+ technology licenses, and trained over 70,000 gas industry professionals.

GTI Energy's core offerings span patented technology platforms such as U-GAS gasification, IH2 catalytic thermochemical conversion, Cool GTL, Cool LPG, Morphysorb, and Crystasulf, plus commercial products (burners, compressors, hydrogen quality sampling apparatus), software tools (GRI-GLYCalc, Natural Gas Trends Model, Methane Emissions Toolbox), and a multi-format professional training catalog delivered through the GTI Energy Learning Center and onsite classroom programs. Focus areas include hydrogen, carbon management, methane emissions mitigation, digital innovation, renewable energy, gasification, gas processing, infrastructure integrity, and energy efficiency, with dedicated initiatives such as the Hydrogen Technology Center, Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) with EPRI, Veritas, and Project Astra.

The organization generates revenue through multiple streams: contract R&D and technical consulting services for utilities, industry, and government; technology licensing and commercialization (royalties on a portfolio of 750+ active licenses); training and certification programs (course pricing ranging from $250 to $2,400 per seat); program management of Joint Industry Programs and consortia; and sales of software and technical reports via its eStore. Customers include U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, National Grid, EPRI, Wabash Valley Resources, Haldor Topsoe, UPM, Andritz, Phillips 66, Huayang, and SunGas Renewables Inc. (its own commercialization subsidiary). GTI Energy rebranded from Gas Technology Institute to GTI Energy in 2022 to reflect its broadened mission across the low-carbon energy transition.

Name

Gas Technology Institute

Legal name

GTI Energy

Website

https://gti.energy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GTI Energy is a private non-profit research, development, and training organization founded in 1941, operating an 18-acre lab campus in Des Plaines, IL. It serves utilities, federal/state agencies (DOE, DOD), and technology developers through contract R&D, technology licensing, training, and Joint Industry Programs across hydrogen, carbon management, methane, and gas processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Research and Development

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

RNG Interconnection, Gas Quality & Upgrading Compliance (EUAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Energy research services
• Natural gas technology
• Hydrogen technology development
• Methane emissions monitoring
• Gas industry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract R&D Services: GTI Energy provides contract and collaborative R&D services to industry, government, and consortia seeking competitive advantages through innovations in technology. Services are provided at state-of-the-art research facilities or in the field.
2. Technical and Consulting Services: Technical services including catalysis technology development and testing, materials analysis, and consulting services. Provides unbiased and credible scientific data to frame discussions and guide decision making.
3. Technology Licensing and Commercialization: GTI Energy licenses technology to a broad range of companies from large multinational publicly-traded companies, to mid-size privately-owned enterprises, to venture-backed startups. Track record includes nearly 500 products, 750 licenses, and more than 1,300 patents.
4. Training and Education Services: Training programs for natural gas and energy professionals including classroom, virtual instructor-led, online, onsite, and certificate programs. Provides continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs).
5. Software and Reports: Sales of technical reports, software products, and information resources from one of the world's largest collections of information on natural gas technologies and related energy topics. Also includes legacy document delivery services for pre-1990 reports.
6. Program Management: Manages collaborative R&D programs and Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) for groups of companies, bringing together U.S. and international companies to leverage R&D funding and partner knowledge while GTI Energy manages and performs research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GTI Energy is a non-profit research, development and training organization that performs contract and collaborative R&D for the energy industry. It develops and licenses proprietary technologies (gasification, hydrogen production, gas processing, methane detection) and delivers technical services, consulting, certification programs, and workforce training to utilities, government agencies, and technology developers.

Product overview

GTI Energy is a technology development organization offering a diverse portfolio of research, technical services, and training solutions across the energy value chain. The company operates through multiple interconnected focus areas including Hydrogen Technology, Carbon Management, Digital Innovation, Methane Emissions Mitigation, Energy Efficiency, and Infrastructure Integrity. Its offerings include patented technology platforms (U-GAS® gasification, Cool GTL, IH2®, Cool LPG, Liquid Phase Reformer, Morphysorb®, Crystasulf®), commercial products (burners, compressors, fittings, monitoring equipment), software tools (GRI-GLYCalc™, Natural Gas Trends Model, Methane Emissions Toolbox), and professional training programs (GTI Energy Learning Center with Cornerstone, certification programs, VR training). The company maintains A2LA-accredited testing laboratories and provides program management, consulting, and commercialization services. Major initiatives include the Hydrogen Technology Center, Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), Open Hydrogen Initiative, Veritas methane verification, Project Astra, and NextGen Training Consortium. The organization hosts industry events including TC Biomass, CH4 Connections, and HEX@TEX conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• U-GAS: Gasification technology that enables large-scale production of renewable fuels, clean chemicals, and power from low-carbon feedstocks.
• IH2
• Cool GTL
• Cool LPG
• Natural Gas Trends Model (NGT)
• Veritas
• Project Astra
• Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI)
• Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI)
• Hydrogen ProtoHub
• Sustain H2
• HyRes
• WELL Check
• Collaboratory for Advancing Methane Science (CAMS)
• Center for Methane Research (CMR)
• CH4 Connections
• Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform (IMMP)
• Center for Applied LDC AI Research
• Data Science and Applied Statistics Hub (DASH)
• Clean Energy Network Analysis (CENA)
• Hydrogen Technology Center
• Carbon Management Information Center (CMIC)
• Food Service Tech Center (FSTC)

Products and services

• Contract R&D Services Contract and collaborative R&D services performed for industry, government, and consortia at state-of-the-art research facilities or in the field, covering hydrogen, carbon management, gasification, gas processing, digital innovation, and energy efficiency.
• Technical and Consulting Services Technical services including catalysis technology development and testing, materials analysis, and consulting to provide unbiased scientific data for energy industry decision making.
• Technology Licensing and Commercialization Licensing of proprietary energy technologies to multinational, mid-size, and venture-backed companies across multiple industries.
• GTI Energy Learning Center Training Program Multi-format training programs (classroom, virtual instructor-led, online, onsite, certificate programs) for natural gas and energy professionals, providing CEUs and PDHs.
• Joint Industry Programs (JIPs) Collaborative consortium programs where groups of U.S. and international companies fund and steer R&D project directions, with GTI Energy managing and performing the research.
• GTI Energy eStore Software and Reports Online store selling technical reports, software products, and information resources on natural gas and energy topics.
• U-GAS Technology Platform Gasification technology platform enabling large-scale production of renewable fuels, clean chemicals, and power from low-carbon feedstocks including biomass and waste materials.
• IH2 Technology Platform Catalytic thermochemical process converting a wide range of biomass feedstocks including wastes directly into drop-in transportation fuels via a proprietary hydropyrolyzer and catalyst.
• Cool GTL Process Patented process converting natural gas, RNG, and CO2 into high-quality liquid fuels using innovative chemistry, catalysts, equipment, and process flows to reduce cost and footprint.
• Cool LPG Technology Thermocatalytic process using proprietary catalyst to convert renewable syngas via a methanol pathway to renewable LPG (r-LPG) from biogas, bio-syngas, or biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen.
• Morphysorb Process Gas-treating process for advanced separations in gas processing applications, commercialized through licensing.
• Crystasulf Process Sulfur capture and recovery process for gas processing applications, commercialized through licensing.
• Methane Emissions Toolbox and IMMP Software platform and toolbox supporting analysis of methane emissions measurement data across the natural gas value chain with data interoperability.
• Natural Gas Trends (NGT) Model Comprehensive model simulating gas demands through natural gas distribution networks at infrastructure scale to give utilities insights into economic viability and operational challenges.
• Registered Gas Distribution Professional (RGDP) Certification Multi-course certificate program enabling professionals to earn industry-recognized certification in gas distribution through customizable training.
• Certified Gas Transmission Professional (CGTP) Certification Industry-recognized certification program combining specific courses for professionals in gas transmission operations.
• LNG Plant Operator Certification Certification course and exam for LNG plant operators meeting U.S. DOT training requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained more than 70,000 gas professionals over 80 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• C2XcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Strategic partnership announced between SunGas Renewables Inc. and C2X for advancing clean energy solutions through gasification technology deployment.
• U.S. Department of EnergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Grant recipient for development of Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform (IMMP) in 2023. Multiple collaborative R&D projects funded by DOE across hydrogen, carbon management, and energy efficiency focus areas.
• SunGas Renewables Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019SunGas Renewables Inc. was established in 2019 as a subsidiary of GTI International to commercialize U-GAS technology for biomass and other waste feedstocks. The company is a full-service clean energy supplier that designs, fabricates, delivers, and commissions complete gasification systems for large-scale production of low-carbon fuels.
• EPRIflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTI Energy and EPRI are leading gas/electric collaboration with major industry support to accelerate development and demonstration of innovative low-carbon energy technologies through the Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) to advance global, economy-wide decarbonization by 2050.
• Haldor TopsoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in integrated biorefinery project for producing green gasoline and renewable fuels using DOE funding. Collaborated on technology development and demonstration of commercial biofuel plant design.
• UPMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in integrated biorefinery project for producing green gasoline and renewable fuels using DOE funding. Collaborated on technology development and demonstration.
• AndritzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in integrated biorefinery project for producing green gasoline and renewable fuels. Continued development of GTI Energy gasification process for biomass applications with commercial project in Skive, Denmark.
• Phillips 66coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in integrated biorefinery project for producing green gasoline with U.S. Department of Energy funding. Collaboration on technology demonstration and commercialization.
• HuayangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Fortune 500 company collaborating with GTI Energy to implement R-GAS entrained flow gasification technology in China to lower costs and minimize environmental impacts.
• Operations Technology Development (OTD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOTD is a subsidiary/affiliate organization that manages collaborative R&D programs and Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) for the natural gas industry, bringing together companies to leverage R&D funding and knowledge.
• LocusView SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationGTII spin-off providing advanced geospatial solutions and services customized for the natural gas industry. Leverages technology developed with industry support for mobile geospatial products and services.
• Frontier EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationGTII subsidiary with expertise in commercial kitchen energy efficiency and appliance performance testing. Operates the Food Service Tech Center (FSTC) for 30+ years providing testing, training, and consulting services.
• Projeo CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGTI International subsidiary providing geoscience and reservoir engineering technical expertise, experienced operational and field supervision services, and integrated project management for CO2 storage, geothermal, hydrogen storage, and other low-carbon energy projects.
• IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme Task 42coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal collaboration with IEA and international community for implementation of underground hydrogen storage solutions, advancing safe, affordable subsurface solutions for the energy transition.
• National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaborative training program with Northeast Gas Association establishing consistent intercompany business gas construction practices. National Grid vision for integrated, standardized approach to learning using technology solutions.
• Northeast Gas Association (NGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaborative pilot program with National Grid and GTI Energy establishing standardized intercompany gas construction practices and training framework with quality assurance protocols.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI): Non-profit collaborative R&D organization serving the electric utility industry. Directly comparable to GTI Energy as a peer in utility-focused R&D, including their joint Low Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) collaboration. Both operate consortia-funded research models serving the energy sector.
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI): Large non-profit applied R&D organization with significant energy, chemical, and engine/turbine research programs. Comparable as a similarly structured contract R&D institution that licenses technology and operates joint industry programs across energy domains.
• Battelle Memorial Institute: Non-profit applied science and technology organization operating national laboratories and commercial R&D services. Comparable scale, structure, and energy/hydrogen/climate focus to GTI Energy, including management of major DOE-affiliated research facilities.
• RTI International: Non-profit research institute with significant energy and environmental research portfolio. Operates similar contract research, program management, and technology commercialization models relevant to GTI Energy's business.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency R&D. Comparable as a federally funded R&D institution working on hydrogen, biofuels, methane mitigation, and energy systems with overlapping technology portfolios to GTI Energy.
• National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL): DOE national laboratory focused on fossil energy and carbon management R&D. Direct comparable to GTI Energy on gasification, hydrogen production, CO2 capture, and methane emissions reduction, with overlapping federal funding sources and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global assurance and risk management company with deep energy, pipeline, and hydrogen advisory and certification services. Comparable as an incumbent providing testing, certification, and standards services that overlap with GTI Energy's pipeline safety and hydrogen quality offerings.
• CSA Group: Standards development and testing/certification organization with significant natural gas and hydrogen industry standards work. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping certification services that compete with parts of GTI Energy's pipeline and gas equipment testing.
• ICF International: Major energy and environment consulting firm providing advisory services to utilities, government agencies, and energy companies. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in overlapping client segments (gas utilities, DOE, state agencies) with adjacent energy transition consulting capabilities.

Emerging players

• HYBRIT / Steelanol (Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology): Emerging hydrogen and renewable fuels initiative (SSAB, LKAB, Vattenfall) with adjacent hydrogen, biomass gasification, and renewable process technology focus. Comparable as a peer advancing large-scale hydrogen and renewable fuels projects relevant to GTI Energy's IH2/Cool GTL platforms.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/gtienergy
• Xx.com/GasTechnology
• Facebookfacebook.com/gas-technology-institute-153199071365974

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors2 records

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