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Energy

German consortium opens pilot plant for low-carbon methanol

by Matt Blois
December 3, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 40

 

A consortium of German companies and research organizations has opened a pilot plant to produce methanol with low carbon emissions. The system electrolytically converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and water into hydrogen to produce synthesis gas; a catalyst developed by C1 Green Chemicals is then used to make methanol from the gas. The partners say methanol can be used as a fuel for container ships.

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