about
A sustainable liquid energy source that can be stored, pumped, and shipped.
How it works
Ternary Liquid Electricity can be integrated into existing infrastructure.
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Solutions
Target markets
Transportation
Enhance the efficiency of long-haul heavy freight, aviation, and maritime operations.
Stationary power
Empower remote operations and enhance resilience in off-grid environments.
Industrial hydrogen
Industrial chemical metallurgical processes and other manufacturing processes.
10x
Our solution has ten times the energy density found in the typical EV battery cells.
Non-toxic and compatible with existing fossil fuel infrastructure.
Zero emissions
Lower cost
Liquid refill rates, high efficiency, small volume equipment.
leadership team
Leading the way to a more sustainable future.
Sean Molloy
CEO & co-founder
experience
Avertana (co-founder), LanzaTech, Greenlane
Sean Molloy
Sean Molloy is an experienced chemical engineer, CEO, and director, who has over 15 years experience in the development of novel sustainable energy and materials technologies.
In 2014, Sean co-founded waste to value technology developer Avertana, whose technology produces a basket of quality of life commodities from titanium rich steel making waste.
Prior to founding Avertana, Sean has worked in automotive biogas production (Greenlane Biogas), and the commercialization of gas fermentation for Carbon Capture and Utilisation in sustainable fuels and chemical production (LanzaTech). Sean is a director of ultra low carbon emissions Zinc recovery technology developer, Zincovery.
In 2014, Sean co-founded waste to value technology developer Avertana, whose technology produces a basket of quality of life commodities from titanium rich steel making waste.
Prior to founding Avertana, Sean has worked in automotive biogas production (Greenlane Biogas), and the commercialization of gas fermentation for Carbon Capture and Utilisation in sustainable fuels and chemical production (LanzaTech). Sean is a director of ultra low carbon emissions Zinc recovery technology developer, Zincovery.
Prof. Aaron Marshall
CSO & co-founder
experience
Zincovery, UC
Prof. Aaron Marshall
Prof. Aaron Marshall is a Principal Investigator at MacDiarmid Institute forAdvanced Materials and Nanotechnology, and leads the MarshallElectrocatalysis and Electrochemical Engineering Research Group, based atthe University of Canterbury.
The Marshall group undertake research incatalysis, materials science and electrochemistry. Prof Marshall is the co-founder of ultra low carbon emissions Zinc recovery technology developer, Zincovery.
Prior to his role at the University of Canterbury, he developed an anode catalyst formulation which has held the global PEM water electrolysis performance record for 15 years.
The Marshall group undertake research incatalysis, materials science and electrochemistry. Prof Marshall is the co-founder of ultra low carbon emissions Zinc recovery technology developer, Zincovery.
Prior to his role at the University of Canterbury, he developed an anode catalyst formulation which has held the global PEM water electrolysis performance record for 15 years.
Dr Sean Simpson
Executive Chairman, co-founder
experience
LanzaTech (co-founder)
Dr Sean Simpson
Dr Sean Simpson founded LanzaTech in 2005 in New Zealand and served as the company’s Chief Scientific Officer from 2010-2022. LanzaTech has successfully developed, scaled, and commercialized a novel industrial platform for the manufacture of sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials from waste streams.
The company spun out a new venture (LanzaJet) to produce sustainable aviation fuel and diesel in 2020, and publicly listed on the NASDAQ in early 2023. Dr Simpson has published over 20 journal articles and holds over 200 patents. He serves on the board of several start-up ventures in the sustainable manufacturing field.
His awards include the 2015 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Presidential Green Chemistry Award, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of York (UK).
The company spun out a new venture (LanzaJet) to produce sustainable aviation fuel and diesel in 2020, and publicly listed on the NASDAQ in early 2023. Dr Simpson has published over 20 journal articles and holds over 200 patents. He serves on the board of several start-up ventures in the sustainable manufacturing field.
His awards include the 2015 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Presidential Green Chemistry Award, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of York (UK).
Peter Beck
Director
experience
Rocketlab (co-founder)
Peter Beck
Peter Beck, the visionary behind Rocket Lab's success, now directs Ternary. As Rocket Lab's founder, CEO, and Chief Engineer, he's led the company to Nasdaq-listed prominence, revolutionizing space access for Earth's benefit.
Rocket Lab's expertise encompasses satellite design, cutting-edge spacecraft software, and dependable launch services. Beck's leadership propelled the Electron launch vehicle to global acclaim, with Rocket Lab subsystems featured in over 1,700 missions.
Their technology powers diverse missions, from interplanetary science endeavors to national security initiatives and commercial constellations. Since its 2006 inception, Rocket Lab has expanded to 1,800 employees worldwide, serving esteemed partners like NASA, the US Space Force, DARPA, and commercial satellite operators.
Rocket Lab's expertise encompasses satellite design, cutting-edge spacecraft software, and dependable launch services. Beck's leadership propelled the Electron launch vehicle to global acclaim, with Rocket Lab subsystems featured in over 1,700 missions.
Their technology powers diverse missions, from interplanetary science endeavors to national security initiatives and commercial constellations. Since its 2006 inception, Rocket Lab has expanded to 1,800 employees worldwide, serving esteemed partners like NASA, the US Space Force, DARPA, and commercial satellite operators.
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Andy Thorp
Chief Engineer
experience
Greenlane, Rocketlab
Andy Thorp
Andy Thorp, a seasoned Mechatronics engineer, brings a wealth of experience in transport technologies to Ternary.
His career spans successful ventures in commercialising alternative energy propulsion and fuel technologies for a diverse range of applications, from heavy transport to amphibious vehicles. Notably, Mr Thorp's contributions to the development of the Rutherford rocket engines electrified liquid oxygen system now on display in the Smithsonian museum, exemplify his ingenuity and technical capability.
As Ternarys Chief Engineer, Mr Thorp continues to drive innovation at the intersection of sustainability and technology.
His career spans successful ventures in commercialising alternative energy propulsion and fuel technologies for a diverse range of applications, from heavy transport to amphibious vehicles. Notably, Mr Thorp's contributions to the development of the Rutherford rocket engines electrified liquid oxygen system now on display in the Smithsonian museum, exemplify his ingenuity and technical capability.
As Ternarys Chief Engineer, Mr Thorp continues to drive innovation at the intersection of sustainability and technology.
Dana McKenzie
Chief Strategy Officer
experience
Southern California Edison, Emerson
Dana McKenzie
Dana brings a robust blend of expertise from both global corporations and deep-tech startups. She has held strategic executive roles at large multinationals, amongst them Southern California Edison, Emerson Process Management, and Roquette Corporation across the U.S. and Europe.
Her rich understanding of commercialization of innovation, honed through her work as an early-stage investor for the last decade and recognised with the 2022 Arch Angel in New Zealand Award, complements her technical acumen.
Dana holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from IMD in Switzerland.
Her rich understanding of commercialization of innovation, honed through her work as an early-stage investor for the last decade and recognised with the 2022 Arch Angel in New Zealand Award, complements her technical acumen.
Dana holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from IMD in Switzerland.
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