| Green Methanol Production from Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |  |  |
Project Information
| Prime Performer: | Susteon, Inc. (Cary, NC) | Agreement Number: | FE0032397 | |
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| Project Duration: | 12/20/2023 - 09/19/2025 | Total Award Value: | $500,000 | |
| Technology Area: | Direct Air Capture (DAC) | DOE Share: | $400,000 | |
| Key Technology: | Hybrids | Performer Share: | $100,000 | |
Project Description
The objective of this project is to design an integrated bench-scale prototype to advance an integrated process design concept, comprising of an innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) process integrated with carbon-free hydrogen production via H2O electrolysis and a robust CO2-based methanol synthesis catalyst to produce carbon-negative methanol. The tasks required to achieve this objective include the development of an integrated process design of at least 10 kg/day methanol production unit by sizing the DAC, water electrolysis, and methanol synthesis subsystems for potential detailed component design, construction, and operation; the development of a detailed process model will be developed by integrating an existing DAC process model with CO2 purification, water purification, water electrolyzer, and methanol synthesis process models to simulate the fully integrated process and determine the overall energy requirements; as well as performing a preliminary Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and determining the feasibility of reaching a target methanol production cost of less than $800 per tonne based on a conceptual 4,000 tonne per year (TPY) methanol synthesis process model. Additionally, an R&D Community Benefits Plan (CBP) will be developed, which will take steps to achieve DOE goals of Community Engagement, Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA), Quality Jobs, and Justice40.
Project Benefits
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Program is fostering the development of a diverse set of advanced CDR technologies (e.g., DAC with durable storage, biomass carbon removal and storage, enhanced mineralization, ocean-based CDR, etc.). The program is advancing approaches for green MeOH production that utilize carbon-free hydrogen and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) provided by DAC to make progress toward achieving $800/tonne carbon-neutral MeOH. Conceptual design and feasibility studies that assess the viability of carbon-neutral MeOH production, in addition to laboratory validation tests of down-selected technologies in an integrated continuous system, will support these goals.
Presentations, Papers, and Publications
- CBP Initial A&V Presentation (Jun 2024)
Slides presented at the initial CBP A&V meeting, modified based on comments from BCS and set for public release. - Green Methanol Production from Atmospheric CO2 (Feb 2024)
Kickoff Meeting Presentation
Contact Information
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