The Technology of CO2 to Methanol

Conventional production of synthetic fuel through the Fischer-Tropsch process requires large amounts of capital and fossil energy sources. Mining coal and exploring for gases occur in remote geographic areas with the resulting products transported by ships and trains over long distances. Currently, conversion of these products to liquid fuel has been uneconomical at a smaller scale. In addition, production and consumption result in further pollution and increase in carbon dioxide emissions.

Carbon Recycling International has developed clean technology which enables direct conversion of renewable energy to fuel at small or large scale plants and which can take advantage of distributed energy systems. Energy sources can be from any renewable source such as geothermal, hydro, wind, solar or nuclear energy, resulting in clean liquid renewable fuel. The synthesis process consists of an integrated system of electrolytic and catalytic reactions, facilitating an efficient production plant with a streamlined design. Implementation of the CRI manufacturing process can be done in phases and in a modular fashion to produce renewable methanol, plus other downstream fuels such as gasoline or diesel. The process is free of carbon dioxide emissions.

CRI's technology is practical for energy storage, fuel transport and carbon dioxide reduction.
   
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 Advantages of RM

  • Low Pollution
    Emissions from methanol cars are low in reactive hydrocarbons (which form smog) and in toxic compounds.
  • Fire Safety
    Methanol is much less flammable than gasoline and results in less severe fires when it does ignite.
  • High performance
    Methanol is a high-octane fuel that offers excellent acceleration and vehicle power.
  • Cost effective
    With economies of scale, methanol could be produced, distributed, and sold to consumers at prices competitive with gasoline.
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