Supercritical is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, with a mission to dramatically reduce the cost of green hydrogen and address the most challenging 20% of global emissions. Established in 2020 in London, their vision is to catalyse a sustainable future where renewable energy solutions, like the pioneering electrolyser technology, are mainstream and financially viable without subsidies.
The annual global hydrogen production is around 70 to 75 million metric tons, valued at approximately USD 150 billion to USD 160 billion. By 2050, some estimates indicate that hydrogen production could increase to over 500 million metric tons annually (6-8% per year). This is expected to increase significantly to meet future energy and industrial needs.
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Matt Bird
CEO and Co-Founder
HOW IT WORK
The Science
Supercritical has developed a new class of electrolyser that produces high-purity, high-pressure green hydrogen with zero emissions, eliminating the need for compressor systems entirely. It’s engineered to meet the demands of today’s largest markets like e-chemicals, heavy transport, and industrial heat.
High pressure: Their system delivers 220 bar high-purity hydrogen without energy-intensive compressors, cutting both costs and carbon emissions.
Ultra-efficient: By operating at 99% Higher Heating Value (HHV) efficiency in the stack, Supercritical drives a step-change reduction in the levelised cost of hydrogen, making green hydrogen far more economically viable.
Planet first: Free from scarce or harmful materials like iridium, PFAS (forever chemicals), and rare earths, Supercritical’s tech is not just zero-emission, it’s built for sustainable deployment at scale.
EARTH FIRST VISION
The Future
Supercritical is pioneering the world's first high-pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyser, unlocking the lowest-cost pressurised green hydrogen for industrial-scale use. With the global hydrogen market valued at $170 billion in 2023 and projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, demand could exceed 500 million metric tons annually by 2050. Supercritical is building the technology to power the next era of green hydrogen.
people
Their DNA
Behind Supercritical’s breakthrough technology is a founding team with the vision, grit, and technical depth to reshape the hydrogen economy:
Matt Bird (CEO) brings over 26 years of leadership experience, including senior management and board-level roles across high-growth ventures. He holds a degree in communication engineering from Plymouth University.
Dr. Mike Russ (CTO) is an expert in electrochemical systems and supercritical reactors, with hands-on experience developing advanced energy technologies, and holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Bristol University.
Luke Tan (CPO) is a seasoned process engineer with a background in chemical engineering from Imperial College London. He spent seven years at Johnson Matthey, where he led process design for large-scale technology licensing.