The process to synthesise green methanol from CO2 emissions was developed by researchers at Breathe Applied Sciences and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in India. Spirare Energy partnered with Ohmium to procure the PEM electrolyser solution, an important component of the overall project.
“Converting CO2 from coal based thermal power to green methanol can significantly advance decarbonisation and sustainability,” said JNCASR Professor Sebastian Peter, Breathe Applied Sciences co-founder and project leader of the CO2-to-green methanol plant from JNCASR. “We are excited to see our research applied in this pioneering project and looking forward to seeing it scale.”
"Spirare is pleased to collaborate with JNCASR and Ohmium on this important project, which has great growth potential,” said Suhas Bhasin, CEO of Spirare Energy. “Ohmium is a trusted partner. We have worked with them previously and appreciate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of their product. Their hyper modular design helps streamline installation and scaling.”
Arne Ballantine, CEO of Ohmium International, said: “Ohmium is pleased to collaborate again with Spirare Energy. This is our second project together, and a very important one, as green methanol has the potential to significantly advance India’s energy independence and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Building on our previous success, this follow-on project demonstrates our joint dedication to India’s energy future.”
Methanol is commonly used as a fuel or as a raw material in various industrial processes. Reducing or eliminating the carbon content of methanol production helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Technologies for converting CO2 to green methanol can also help decarbonise various sectors including the coal based thermal power sector.