PILOT 9: METHANOL/AMMONIA

The AMMONIA/METHANOL Pilot 9 (WP2.4+2.6, P9) aims at testing green methanol combustion and generation set ups/dual-fuel engine technology. This involves both feasibility research/investigations (see completed Brittany region´s Study State of the art and renewable ammonia potential in maritime and ports ecoystems of Brest area and Eigersund´s Study on Green Methanol (e-methanol and bio-methanol) and concrete VIVES´s development work and testing.  Within the Methanol Pilot project, two laboratory setups will be created to demonstrate the potential of methanol as a renewable fuel. Firstly, there will be a setup to produce green methanol from CO₂ and H₂. Secondly, the application of methanol in combustion engines. Finally, a capacity-building workshop will disseminate knowledge about the use of renewable methanol for energy generation in ports. The Pilot is foreseen to achieve the Solution 9 METHANOL (P9: Vives Green Methanol Production+Dual-Fuel Engine).

Currently, the project is in an exploratory phase, conducting market research and engaging potential suppliers for essential components. This phase is vital to lay the groundwork for the project's development and execution:

Market research: The project actively researches available technologies and suppliers in methanol production from local energy surplus and the utilization of methanol in internal combustion engines.

Configuration options: The team explores various setups for demonstration models and test units to identify the most suitable configuration for showcasing CCU technologies and renewable methanol use in internal combustion engines.

Supplier contacts: Concurrently, the project establishes contacts with potential suppliers for essential components, including those for methanol production from CO₂ and H₂, and for internal combustion engines running on methanol.