eSMR-MeOH: Biogas to MeOH by electric reforming

The novel eSMR-MeOH technology is a prospective solution for produktion of sustainable methanol at cost cempetitive prices. The novel new electrically driven steam methane reforming technology (eSMR) is compact and has a low capital investment. In a grand vision, eSMR-MeOH could be the enabling technology that will allow for producing methanol in periods where sustainable electricity is available in excess. The eSMR-MeOH technology will enable produktion of sustainable methanol as a platform molecule for chemicals and fuels production. In addition, eSMR alone will be a new synthesis gas production platform. 
The project is a collaboration between Haldor Topsoe A/S, Aarhus University, Sintex A/S, Blue World Technology ApS, Technical University of Denmark, Energinet A/S, and Aalborg University, who combined make up the entire value chain for the technology. This team will demonstrate the technology in industrial relevant size in a 10-40 kg/h methanol pilot plant for upgrading an actual biogas. Also, a tchno economic process integration evaluation is made. By completion of the project, the technology will have matured for immediate market integration as an original route for sustainable feasible methanol production.