Earthly Labs
Earthly Labs, a subsidiary of Chart Industries, develops modular cryogenic carbon capture systems (CiCi Elm and Oak) that capture and purify waste CO2 from fermentation at breweries, distilleries, wineries, and biogas facilities for on-site reuse.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Earthly Labs does
Earthly Labs is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) that develops small-scale, modular cryogenic carbon capture systems marketed under the CiCi brand. Its flagship CiCi Elm system captures waste CO2 produced during fermentation at breweries, wineries, and distilleries, purifies it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enables on-site reuse for carbonation and production. The company also offers CiCi Oak systems for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and biogas operations, with build times of 15-20 weeks and availability through Chart Industries' leasing program.
Earthly Labs does not operate an independent go-to-market. Its products are sold through Chart Industries' enterprise field sales force, branded website pages, exclusive distribution partnerships (e.g., Ratermann Manufacturing), and the Chart Leasing program (terms from 1 month to 10 years, US and Europe). Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, Texas is disclosed as one of the first large-scale craft breweries to deploy the CiCi system. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, consistent with a product-line subsidiary rather than an independent operating company.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, equipment leasing (managed services), and installation/integration professional services. Chart Industries is itself being acquired by Baker Hughes for $13.6 billion enterprise value in a deal announced in 2025, which will reshape the ownership structure above Earthly Labs but does not change its subsidiary status. Earthly Labs was founded in 2017, was an early participant in the Cleantech Open accelerator, and reports geographic presence in the United States and Europe.
Earthly Labs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Earthly Labs
- Legal name
- Earthly Labs, LLC
- Website
- https://earthlylabs.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Earthly Labs, a subsidiary of Chart Industries, develops modular cryogenic carbon capture systems (CiCi Elm and Oak) that capture and purify waste CO2 from fermentation at breweries, distilleries, wineries, and biogas facilities for on-site reuse.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Earthly Labs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Carbon Capture Equipment
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solvent/Sorbent/Catalyst Materials & Capture Equipment Manufacturing (Absorbers, Strippers, Heat Exchangers) (EUAAALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Carbon Removal Project Development, Financing & Offtake (Developers, Aggregators, Buyers Clubs) (EUABAFAL)
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Where Earthly Labs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Earthly Labs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Carbon Capture Equipment Sales: Sale of CiCi modular carbon capture systems to industrial customers including breweries, distilleries, wineries and biogas facilities. Systems capture waste CO2 from fermentation for purification and reuse.
- Equipment Leasing: Carbon capture systems including CiCi Oak available for short and long-term rental through Chart Leasing program in US and Europe, providing flexibility for customers and recurring revenue.
- Installation and Integration Services: Professional installation services for carbon capture systems including integration with existing fermentation processes, quality testing and sensory evaluation support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Purchase - Modular CiCi Systems |
| Subscription | Monthly | Leasing - Carbon Capture Systems |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Earthly Labs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Earthly Labs designs, manufactures, and sells modular CiCi carbon capture systems that capture waste CO2 produced during fermentation at breweries, wineries, distilleries, and biogas facilities, purify it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enable on-site reuse for carbonation and production. The company operates as a subsidiary of Chart Industries and distributes the systems via direct sales, leasing, and exclusive channel partnerships in the US and Europe.
Product overview
Earthly Labs, a subsidiary of Chart Industries, offers the CiCi carbon capture technology product line. The primary offering is the CiCi Elm modular carbon capture system, which captures waste CO2 from fermentation processes at breweries and other beverage producers, purifies it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enables reuse for carbonation. Earthly Labs also offers CiCi Oak systems for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and biogas applications. These products are available through Chart Industries' equipment leasing program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CiCi: CiCi carbon capture technology for small-scale CO2 recovery. The CiCi (Elm) system captures waste carbon dioxide produced during fermentation, purifies it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enables reuse for carbonation and production processes in breweries, wineries, distilleries, and biogas operations.
Products and services
- CiCi Elm Carbon Capture System A modular carbon capture plant that captures waste CO2 produced during fermentation, purifies it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enables breweries to reuse the CO2 for beer carbonation and production. The system includes a foam trap, buffer balloon, and manifold that integrate directly with the existing fermentation process.
- CiCi Oak Carbon Capture System
Quantifiable outcome
- Real Ale Brewing Company became one of the first large-scale craft breweries in Texas to implement small-scale CO2 recovery
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Earthly Labs
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Earthly Labs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Earthly Labs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Earthly Labs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aker Carbon Capture: Aker Carbon Capture provides modular and industrial-scale post-combustion carbon capture solutions for cement, power, and industrial gas applications. Directly comparable to Earthly Labs' modular CCUS architecture, though Aker typically targets larger point-source emitters rather than small-scale fermentation.
- CarbonCapture Inc. CarbonCapture Inc. develops proprietary solid sorbent and direct contact cooling carbon capture systems for industrial emitters. Comparable to Earthly Labs in modular CCUS deployment approach, though focused on large industrial and DAC applications rather than beverage fermentation.
- Carbon Clean: Carbon Clean specializes in modular post-combustion carbon capture using its proprietary CycloneCC technology, targeting hard-to-abate industries. Comparable to Earthly Labs in the modular, small-footprint CCUS approach that enables distributed deployment.
Emerging players
- LanzaTech: LanzaTech uses gas-fermenting microbes to convert industrial off-gases (including CO2 and CO) into fuels and chemicals. Comparable to Earthly Labs in capturing and valorizing industrial carbon streams, though LanzaTech's biological conversion pathway differs from Earthly Labs' cryogenic purification.
- Climeworks: Climeworks is a leading direct air capture (DAC) company, removing CO2 directly from the atmosphere for sequestration or utilization. Comparable to Earthly Labs in the broader carbon removal and capture equipment category, though Climeworks targets atmospheric CO2 rather than point-source fermentation streams.
- CarbFix: CarbFix captures CO2 and mineralizes it underground in basalt formations, with projects in Iceland and globally. Comparable to Earthly Labs in offering practical, scalable industrial CO2 capture solutions, though CarbFix focuses on geological sequestration rather than beverage-grade reuse.
- CarbonOrO: CarbonOrO develops small-scale modular carbon capture units for industrial and commercial applications. Comparable to Earthly Labs in the explicit focus on small-scale, modular, distributed CCUS systems suitable for smaller industrial emitters.
Broad incumbents
- Chart Industries (Parent): Chart Industries is the parent company of Earthly Labs and a global leader in cryogenic equipment, LNG, hydrogen, and industrial gas solutions. Comparable as the operating and distribution platform that enables Earthly Labs' go-to-market and manufacturing scale.
- Heidelberg Materials (Carbon Capture): Heidelberg Materials operates one of the world's first industrial-scale CCUS installations at a cement plant. Comparable to Earthly Labs in deploying point-source carbon capture for industrial processes, though at much larger scale and different feedstock.
- Babcock & Wilcox (BrightLoop CCS): Babcock & Wilcox's BrightLoop technology offers modular carbon capture solutions targeting industrial and power generation emissions. Comparable to Earthly Labs in the modular, scalable CCUS delivery model for distributed industrial sites.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Earthly Labs social profiles
Digital presenceEarthly Labs financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Earthly Labs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Earthly Labs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Earthly Labs M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Earthly Labs
What does Earthly Labs do?
Earthly Labs designs, manufactures, and sells modular CiCi carbon capture systems that capture waste CO2 produced during fermentation at breweries, wineries, distilleries, and biogas facilities, purify it to ISBT beverage-grade standards, and enable on-site reuse for carbonation and production. The company operates as a subsidiary of Chart Industries and distributes the systems via direct sales, leasing, and exclusive channel partnerships in the US and Europe.
Is Earthly Labs a public or private company?
Earthly Labs is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Earthly Labs founded?
Earthly Labs was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Earthly Labs based?
Earthly Labs is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Earthly Labs make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Carbon Capture Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Leasing and installation and Integration Services.
Who are Earthly Labs's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aker Carbon Capture, CarbonCapture Inc. and Carbon Clean. Emerging players are LanzaTech, Climeworks, CarbFix and CarbonOrO. Broad incumbents are Chart Industries (Parent), Heidelberg Materials (Carbon Capture) and Babcock & Wilcox (BrightLoop CCS).
Does Earthly Labs have an API?
No public API is recorded for Earthly Labs.
What industry is Earthly Labs in?
Earthly Labs's product category is Industrial Carbon Capture Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAALAJ, Solvent/Sorbent/Catalyst Materials & Capture Equipment Manufacturing (Absorbers, Strippers, Heat Exchangers), with a secondary code of EUABAFAL, Carbon Removal Project Development, Financing & Offtake (Developers, Aggregators, Buyers Clubs). Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3585.