ECOMET

• Development of an innovative P₂G technology, a 2-in-1 combination of a PCEC and a chemical reactor able to directly convert CO₂ and H₂O into e-CH₄ to simplify existing methanation process and to improve system efficiencies due to better internal heat recovery and consequently lower system costs.  
• Technology developed and upscaling until TRL₄ by investigation of innovative catalysts and developing advanced electrochemical cells for the direct conversion of CO₂ into CH₄ using steam and electricity.
   
• Development of high accuracy multi-scale system model and TEA tool for methane upgrading, complimented by LCA and societal acceptance studies to facilitate the roll-out of the technology.  

• Project coordination 

• Development of proton ceramic electrolysis cells (PCEC) tailor made for CO₂ methanation. Manufacturing reference, advanced and innovative cells including infiltration of specific catalysts into cell structure. 

• Characterization composition and phase purity of PCEC cells by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), structural analysis (SEM) for cell microstructure and electrochemical and electrocatalytic measurements for determining cell performance. 

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the industrial ECOMET system for evaluating its environmental performance. 

• Analysis of current regulations on the production and use of synthetic methane to evaluate the main barriers and requirements of the ECOEMT technology for its implementation. 

• Social acceptance studies including a workshop for an inter- and transdisciplinary exchange between technology, economic, political and social aspects. 

Bastian Ludwig bastian.ludwig@eifer.org