Question
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With the CO2-to-methanol route gaining more interest, what emerging technology do you see accelerating this interest?
Feb-2023
Answers
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Troels Juel Friis-Christensen, Topsoe, trjc@topsoe.com
Green methanol produced by biogenic CO2 and hydrogen from electrolysis powered by renewable energy is one of the possible solutions for decarbonising the maritime sector. Demand for green methanol is therefore predicted to increase significantly in the future. Conversion of CO2 into methanol changes the chemical processing conditions for the methanol catalyst. The concentration of water and CO2 is much higher than that of a traditional operation.
Based on Topsoe’s knowledge of copper-based methanol catalysts and years of experience within CO2 utilisation for the production of methanol, Topsoe has developed MK-317 Sustain, which can achieve a high and stable conversion rate over a long period of time. The dependency on fluctuating renewable energy for the generation of hydrogen requires a robust plant design with the ability to change load fast and frequently, and with extended turndown requirements. Topsoe’s eMethanol process provides the required flexibility in a simple and efficient solution by combining a methanol catalyst with a reliable and proven process design.
Feb-2023
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