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Category: Energy Transition

Decarbonising the syngas value chain: New technological horizons in e-methanol and renewable production pathways

The current energy transition is fundamentally redefining the role of methanol from a simple chemical feedstock to a versatile low-carbon energy carrier and marine fuel. Industry leaders like Casale are advancing a diverse portfolio of production routes, including e-methanol, biomass gasification, and biomethane conversion, while providing the necessary technologies to decarbonise existing fossil-based assets.

Cracking it back: Hydrogen from ammonia

Air Liquide is developing a new ammonia cracking technology based on its proven steam methane reforming (including SMRX™ ) technology, which introduces a heat exchange concept to cut energy use, lower environmental impact, and potentially eliminate steam export. Leveraging extensive SMR design expertise, a robust R&D programme, and an industrialscale NH3 cracking pilot plant, it aims to rapidly mature all technology blocks and deliver safe, reliable, and customisable lowcarbon hydrogen solutions to meet growing demand.