ACCIONA Leads €4M Project to Revolutionize Green Methanol Production
ACCIONA is participating in the COMECO2 project, aiming to validate an efficient green methanol production system. The project, funded with nearly €4 million, focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of methanol production and enhancing circularity in the water treatment sector.
The COMECO2 project is a multidisciplinary research and development initiative centered around adapting coastal Mediterranean communities to climate change. It brings together 11 units from Spain, including universities, research centers, public administrations, and private companies. ACCIONA's role in the project involves studying, designing, installing, and integrating the final methanol synthesis system in a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The system uses CO2 from biogas and reclaimed water for co-electrolysis, reducing energy consumption by 25% compared to conventional pathways. The process achieves process efficiencies above 65% and involves high-temperature co-electrolysis of captured CO2 and water vapor, followed by conversion into methanol in a catalytic reactor. This innovative approach is expected to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of methanol production and promote sustainability in the maritime sector.
The COMECO2 project, with ACCIONA as a key participant, is set to revolutionize green methanol production. By integrating the system into a WWTP and using CO2 from biogas and reclaimed water, the project demonstrates a commitment to reducing emissions and enhancing circularity in the water treatment sector. The successful implementation of this technology could pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future in the maritime industry.
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