Electrochemical reduction of CO2 represents a possible means of producing value-added chemicals or fuels. The EU-funded ECO2Fuel project plans to design and manufacture a new type of low-temperature electrolyser to convert captured CO2 into sustainable liquid fuels. The system will allow efficient and direct coupling to renewable energy sources. The electrocatalytic CO2 conversion using water and renewable electricity will be carried out at temperatures and pressures below 80 °C and 15 bar, respectively. The produced synthetic fuels will be evaluated as a green alternative in two CO2 emission-heavy sectors: transport and energy.

Poroject Lead: DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV

Region: Europe

Country: Germany

City/Town: Niederaussem

Timeline Start - End: 2021-10-01 - 2026-09-30

Project Status: Ongoing

Project Budget: 20095544.0 €

Funding source: 83% H2020

Website: http://www.eco2fuel-project.eu/

Activities:

- Value chain demonstration

- CCU

CO2 Source: Power plant

CCU Tecnology Category: Capture (Point sources) and Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Electrochemical conversion

Facility stage: Planning

Start TRL: 6

End TRL: 7

CO2 capture/Utilization: 742 t/y CO2

Production Volume: 1 MW electrochemical

Product Categories:

- Chemicals, Fuels

Specific Product(s): C1-C4 alcohols