THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE

Black Carbon Is
The Enemy of the Planet

Black carbon is the soot from burning fuel. It heats our atmosphere, speeds up melting ice and pollutes the air we breathe. Cutting it is one of the fastest ways to slow global warming.

Our Core Focus

Two Solutions One Mission

Cleaner combustion for the engines running today and combustion-free hydrogen for the economy of tomorrow, both working to eliminate black carbon.

01 Solution
Hydrogen of the Present

Hydrogen-Enhanced Combustion

LeefH2™ and the Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner (HCC) help the engines already on the road burn cleaner today, saving fuel, money and maintenance while cutting black carbon in half.

  • LeefH2™
  • Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner
  • Save Fuel
  • Save Money
  • Save Maintenance
  • Save the Planet
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02 Solution
Hydrogen of the Future

Hydrogen Production & Refueling

SHEP™ produces clean hydrogen, while CHRS™ and mobile refueling deliver it, building the hydrogen economy for applications that eliminate combustion altogether.

  • SHEP™
  • CHRS™
  • Hydrogen Refueling
  • Combustion-Free Applications
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Measurable Impact

Real Solutions Proven Results

Our technologies deliver practical, quantifiable outcomes for industries and the planet.

10–20%
Fuel Economy Improvement
LeefH2™ H-Power model
Up to 50%
Lower Harmful Emissions
LeefH2™ engine optimization
500kg/day
Hydrogen Production
SHEP™ per electrolyzer
350/700bar
Refueling Capability
CHRS™ compact station
LeefH2™ Technology

A Cleaner Future Starts with the Engines of Today

LeefH2™ (Leveraging Energy Efficient Fuel with Hydrogen) is an advanced hydrogen-assisted fuel optimization technology engineered to enhance combustion efficiency in existing diesel, gasoline, and hybrid engines.

Rather than replacing engines, LeefH2™ integrates directly with your fleet, improving performance and reducing emissions at the source. Pure hydrogen is generated on-demand from distilled water using efficient PEM hydrolysis, requiring no chemical storage or pressurized tanks.

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LeefH2 Engine Machines

On-Demand Hydrogen

Pure hydrogen (99.99%) is generated instantly from distilled water using efficient PEM hydrolysis, with no chemical storage or pressurized tanks required.

Smart OBD-II Integration

A high-precision control chip reads engine injection and shift timing to release trace hydrogen at the precise microsecond for optimal combustion.

Performance & Efficiency

Improves fuel economy by 10–20%, boosts power and torque, and deeply cleans carbon deposits, extending engine life and reducing maintenance.

The Climate Challenge

Black Carbon: A Hidden Pollutant with a Big Impact

BLACK CARBON IS 1500 TIMES WORST THAN CO₂ & It is the major cause of climate change and sea level rise.

Black carbon, the fine soot released from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass, is a leading driver of cryosphere warming. When soot settles on snow and ice, it darkens the surface, dramatically reducing reflectivity and accelerating glacial melt.

Unlike CO₂, black carbon stays in the atmosphere for only days to weeks. This means reducing it delivers an immediate climate benefit, making it one of the fastest ways to slow warming in the near term.

Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP). Reducing it buys time while longer-term CO₂ solutions scale.
Glacier ice with dark carbon deposits
Visible impact: Dark bands on glacier surfaces are deposits of black carbon, dust, and debris. Each darkening accelerates local melting by absorbing more solar energy.

Major Sources

Diesel engines, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping, industrial combustion, residential solid fuel burning, and wildfires are the primary sources of black carbon emissions worldwide.

Human Health Impact

Black carbon is a component of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), linked to respiratory disease, cardiovascular issues, and premature death. Air pollution is linked to 7M+ deaths per year.

Cryosphere Threat

Deposits on snow and ice reduce albedo (reflectivity), accelerating melt. This threatens freshwater supplies, raises sea levels, and disrupts fragile polar ecosystems.

Black Carbon (Soot)

Comes from diesel & fuel combustion. Short-lived in the atmosphere. Major warming impact. Affects human health.

CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)

Main greenhouse gas. Long-term climate impact. Global warming. Comes from all combustion sources.

Engine Carbon Deposits

Build up inside engines. Reduce performance. Increase fuel consumption. Are removed by HCC cleaning.

Technology Ecosystem

From Hydrogen Production to Clean Combustion

An integrated suite of modular systems designed to produce, store, dispense, and optimize hydrogen energy.

SHEP™

Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform. Produces up to 500 kg/day of green hydrogen from water.

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CHRS™

Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station. Delivers fuel cell-grade hydrogen at 350 or 700 bar.

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Mobile Refueling

Bring hydrogen directly to your fleet, anywhere, anytime. Flexible and scalable.

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HCC

Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner. Removes carbon deposits from engines without disassembly.

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LeefH2™

LeefH2™ introduces hydrogen on demand to support more efficient combustion in existing engines.

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The Four S Advantage

Better for Business Better for the Planet

Our technologies deliver value across four critical dimensions.

Save Money

Reduce fuel and maintenance costs through improved combustion efficiency.

Save Fuel

Achieve 10–20% better fuel economy with hydrogen-assisted combustion.

Save Maintenance

Cleaner engines experience less wear, fewer deposits, and longer service intervals.

Save the Planet

Reduce black carbon and harmful emissions that accelerate climate change.

Applications

Real Solutions for Real-World Industries

Our hydrogen technologies are deployed across sectors where reliability and performance matter most.

Fleets & Transportation

Improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend engine life for truck, bus, and van fleets.

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Energy & Infrastructure

On-site hydrogen production and refueling for data centers, microgrids, and industrial power.

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Marine & Industrial

Hydrogen-enhanced combustion for ships, generators, and heavy-duty industrial equipment.

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Donald Owens, Founder & Chairman of HNO International
Our Founder

Donald Owens

Founder and Chairman of HNO International, Donald Owens has dedicated over 15 years to developing hydrogen technologies that deliver real climate impact. He is a patent-owning engineer, lawyer, and climate change crusader.

“We are not powerless in the face of climate change. Every action we take to reduce black carbon and protect our glaciers is a step from helplessness toward hope.”
Burn Fuel Better book cover
The Book by Donald Owens
Burn Fuel Better

From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change

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Let's Build Together

Your Operation Our Technology New Possibilities

Whether you're exploring cleaner combustion or developing hydrogen infrastructure, our team is ready to help you find the right solution.