Biomethanol (E-Methanol)
Biomethanol (E-Methanol)
Our integrated system combines biogenic CO₂ from biomass gasification or biogas upgrading with renewable hydrogen generated from wind, solar, or hydro power, creating a scalable and cost-competitive E-Methanol platform for industries transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Carbon-Neutral or Carbon-Negative Production
Biomethanol captures and reuses CO₂ from agricultural residues and organic waste, enabling negative-emission fuel cycles when paired with sustainable biomass sources.
Drop-In Fuel Compatibility
E-Methanol can replace fossil methanol, LPG, or fuel oil in existing boilers, kilns, and engines with minimal retrofitting — offering immediate decarbonization without infrastructure overhaul.
Versatile Energy Carrier
It serves as a liquid energy vector that is easy to transport, store, and blend, making it suitable for industrial fuel, marine bunkering, chemical feedstock, and hydrogen derivative applications.
Regulatory & CBAM Readiness
Fully aligned with EU CBAM, IMO, and RE100 frameworks, biomethanol allows exporters and manufacturers to meet low-carbon product certification standards under verifiable Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) protocols.
Local Circular Value
Feedstock is sourced from Thai agriculture and municipal residues, generating new income streams for farmers, cooperatives, and communities through biomass and carbon-credit partnerships.
Investment-Grade Infrastructure
Designed for long-term direct PPA or offtake contracts (5–25 years) with guaranteed carbon intensity benchmarks and transparent price indexation tied to CPI and feedstock indices.
Industrial Boilers & Process Heat – Replace diesel, HFO, or LPG burners for steam and thermal energy generation with 50–90% lower CO₂ intensity.
Marine & Heavy Transport Fuel – Enable low-carbon shipping and logistics under IMO-compliant green fuel standards.
Green Chemicals & Derivatives – Serve as feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, olefins, and sustainable plastics.
Fuel Blending & Hydrogen Carriers – Used as a storage medium for renewable hydrogen or co-blended with gasoline/diesel in transition markets.
Distributed CHP / Microgrid Systems – Integrate into RePoweri’s PGT-CHP modules for combined heat and power applications.
Our Biomethanol plants are designed around renewable carbon streams including:
Agricultural residues (rice straw, sugarcane leaves, cassava roots)
Biogas upgrading and CO₂ capture units
Organic municipal waste and composting gas
Wood residues and forestry by-products
Feedstock sourcing is verified under Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) framework and TGO carbon credit registration.
Long-term supply contracts with farmer cooperatives and local municipalities ensure feedstock stability, traceability, and price transparency.
REpow’s technology partners integrate:
Advanced Biomass Gasification & Syngas Cleaning (tar reforming, PSA/Rectisol systems)
CO₂ Capture & Hydrogen Synthesis Reactors (reverse water-gas shift + methanol synthesis)
Modular E-Methanol Units ranging 10–100 tons/day scalable by cluster deployment
Heat Integration & CHP Optimization – using process heat for electricity and thermal supply to nearby industries
Performance enhancements are supported by AI-driven process control, catalyst optimization, and real-time carbon monitoring systems to ensure >98% conversion efficiency and premium fuel quality.
ISO-grade Product Certification – meets international methanol purity standards (≥99.85% CH₃OH).
Blending & Distribution Network – bulk transport via tank trucks, IBC totes, or rail terminals integrated with industrial estates.
Traceability & Digital Verification – blockchain-based carbon tracking and third-party certification for every ton produced.
Safety & Compliance – aligned with IFC, DEG, and Pegasus DFI-grade environmental and occupational standards.
REpow’s biomethanol ecosystem directly contributes to:
CBAM-compliant decarbonization for export-oriented manufacturers (steel, aluminum, cement, chemicals).
Circular rural economy through biomass purchasing programs and local employment in collection, logistics, and composting.
Carbon Credit Generation under Thailand’s T-VER and international Gold Standard / Verra methodologies.
SDG Alignment – advancing SDG 7 (Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Community Co-Ownership Models – optional revenue-sharing from carbon credits or feedstock premiums to empower local stakeholders.
Each Biomethanol facility is strategically co-located with:
Biomass CHP or Biogas Plants – enabling efficient CO₂ capture and heat recovery.
Industrial Estates / Port Areas – providing proximity to major energy consumers and export terminals.
Integrated Utilities – water treatment, cooling systems, and logistics hubs.
Scalable Modular Design – suitable for deployment from 10 tons/day pilot units up to 500 tons/day commercial clusters.
Co-Location with Hydrogen Electrolyzers for hybrid Bio-E-Methanol configurations.
Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) to achieve verified negative emissions.
Renewable Heat Integration – using biomass steam or solar thermal.
Biochar or Compost By-Products – integrating waste valorization from feedstock pretreatment.
Green Certification Packages – for RE100, ISO 14064, and LCA reporting.
Long-Term Offtake Contracts – tailored to industrial users, estates, or exporters under Progressive Green Tariff (PGT) frameworks.