The ProMet-Project aims at the development of a direct synthesis route of Methanol from CO2 by electrolysis. In the Methanol-to-Propylene process, Methanol is the raw material for the production of Propylene, an important basic chemical with an annual worldwide production of 100 Mio tons. Using electricity from renewable sources for the electrochemical conversion of CO2 allows for a more sustainable production of both Methanol and Propylene.

Poroject Lead: Covestro

Region: Europe

Country: Germany

Timeline Start - End: 2020-01-01 - 2023-01-31

Project Status: Ongoing

Project Budget: 0.0 €

Funding source: BMBF

Website: https://co2-utilization.net/en/projects/chemical-and-biotechnological-reduction-of-co2/promet/

Activities:

- Techno-economic analysis

- Life cycle assessment (LCA)

- Environmental assessment

- CCU

CO2 Source: N.A.

CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Electrochemical conversion

CO2 capture/Utilization:

Production Volume:

Product Categories:

- Chemicals

Specific Product(s): Methanol and propylene