This test facility is used to develop a methanation technology as a carbon recycling technology. Methane will be produced through synthesis of the CO2 generated at the Koshijihara Plant during the natural gas production process, together with hydrogen produced through electrolysis of water. Later, technical issues will be evaluated, including how to optimize the methane synthesis process, through a series of tests and continuous operation.

Poroject Lead: Hitachi Zosen Corporation

Region: Asia

Country: Japan

City/Town: Nagoka

Timeline Start - End: 2017-01-01 - 2019-01-01

Project Status: Completed

Project Budget: 11188110.0 €

Funding source: N.A.

Website: https://www.hitachizosen.co.jp/english/news/2019/10/003405.html

Activities:

- CCU (Power-to-X)

CO2 Source: Thermal power plant

CCU Tecnology Category: Capture (Point sources) and Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Thermal conversion

- Chemical conversion

Facility stage: Operational

End TRL: 7

CO2 capture/Utilization:

Production Volume:

Product Categories:

- Fuels

Specific Product(s): Methane