Biofuel Reforming Project (Methanol)

Project description

The shipping industry has played a significant part in global warming. On average, between 2007 and 2012, a little over one billion tons of CO2 were released into the atmosphere by the maritime sector, amounting to 3.1% of total emissions. In response to this, this project involves the design, manufacture, installation and testing of the first commercial unit of a green H2-powered electricity production system, generated on board by biofuel reforming and for application in both the power supply of ships' auxiliary systems and their propulsion.

This new system is based on high-pressure autothermal reforming of bioalcohols (both bioethanol and biomethanol), with new catalysts and an innovative reactor design and hydrogen separation, including adaptation and compaction of the equipment for marine use.

Impacto medioambiental

Second generation bioethanol as feedstock is produced from forestry waste, biomass or even urban waste, and biomethanol comes from biogas generated through anaerobic treatments in sewage treatment plants, landfills, slurry treatment, etc. The use of these bioalcohols contributes to the circular economy of waste. Furthermore, the project contributes to reducing CO2 emissions.

2,530 tons / year

reduction in CO2 emissions by sea-going vessels