Ohmium International, a leader in green hydrogen solutions, has announced a partnership with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Breathe Applied Sciences, and Spirare Energy to establish India’s first CO2-to-green methanol facility.
The pioneering project will use green hydrogen generated by Ohmium’s Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers and CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant to produce green methanol.
The Conversion
The process to synthesize green methanol from CO2 emissions was developed by researchers at Breathe Applied Sciences and JNCASR.
Ohmium’s PEM electrolyzers, procured by Spirare Energy, play a crucial role in this process by providing the green hydrogen needed to convert the captured CO2.
Professor Sebastian Peter, Co-founder of Breathe Applied Sciences and project leader highlighted, “Converting CO2 from coal-based thermal power to green methanol can significantly advance decarbonization and sustainability. We are excited to see our research applied and look forward to scaling this technology”.
Industry Collaboration
Suhas Bhasin, CEO of Spirare Energy, emphasized the benefits of partnering with Ohmium. He highlighted the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their PEM electrolyzer technology. “Ohmium is a trusted partner, and their hyper-modular design streamlines installation and scaling,” Bhasin said.
Arne Ballantine, CEO of Ohmium International, added, “This is our second project together. It is critical, as green methanol can advance India’s energy independence and reduce CO2 emissions.” Building on previous successes, this follow-on project demonstrates our joint commitment to India’s energy future”.
Role in Sustainability
Methanol, commonly used as a fuel and raw material in industrial processes. It produces high levels of greenhouse gases when derived from fossil fuels.
By creating green methanol, Ohmium and its partners are helping to decarbonize the methanol production process. This in turn decreases emissions across sectors, including coal-based thermal power.
Green Hydrogen Ecosystem
Ohmium continues to strengthen its presence in India. It is collaborating with industry giants like NTPC and Tata Projects.
In July 2024, Ohmium inaugurated its Gigafactory in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in green hydrogen production.
As reported by businesswireindia.com, Ohmium was selected for Tranche II of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) SIGHT Incentive Program, further demonstrating its commitment to accelerating India’s green hydrogen and sustainable energy ecosystem.
