METHAREN, a concentrate of grey matter for a greener future.
METHAREN is an innovation actions project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe program. It aims to demonstrate a cost-effective, innovative, more sustainable and circular biomethane production system enabling renewable energy sources intermittency management.
METHAREN PROJECT
METHAREN is providing improvements beyond the state-of-the art along four main axes related to:
i) the biogas plant efficiency to produce biomethane;
ii) flexibility and energy management for RES integration;
iii) the circularity approach for sustainable production and
iv) innovative business models and adapted policies.
The aim is to demonstrate an increase of cost effectiveness by at least 20% while reaching a carbon conversion rate from biowaste to methane higher than 80%, a reduction of GHG emission compared to current process by 50%.
PARTNERS
We are proud to collaborate with 18 partners across Europe, including universities, research centers and industrial companies. Together, we are driving innovation and shaping the future of renewable energy.
IKTS
The primary task of Fraunhofer IKTS is to clean synthesis gas using energy-efficient membrane technology. Thermally, chemically and mechanically extremely stable ceramic membranes should be used. The separation of the gas molecules should take place through the nanopores of thin layers of carbon or zeolites.
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ENAGÁS
With 50 years’ experience, Enagás is an international leader in the development, operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure. We contribute to the security of supply and to the global decarbonisation process with our know-how and a consolidated infrastructure network. Enagás is certified as an independent natural gas TSO by the European Union and, moreover, it is the Technical Manager of the natural gas System in Spain.
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AWAM
Fraunhofer Portugal AWAM is an applied research center focused on the development and application of new process technologies based on comprehensive data analysis and modelling to close regional loops of nutrients, water, and energy.
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POLITO
Politecnico di Torino was the first Italian Engineering School, founded in 1859. Engineers, architects, designers and urban planners have been trained at Politecnico di Torino for over 160 years with rigor, integrity and high-level standards. In now has 38,700 students and a teaching staff of more than 1,000.
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ACEA
ACEA is a modern Italian multi-utility company, which provides services for municipalities, private companies, and citizens. The main business activities are waste collection, biowaste treatment, clean water distribution and wastewater management, energy services through natural gas distribution and commercial activities connected, as well as district heating services. Currently ACEA operates in 47 Municipalities situated in the North West of Italy, serving roughly 150,000 inhabitants.
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GZT
GazoTech is a France-based biomass/waste-to-energy project developer and a distributor of turn-key gasification systems for the conversion of various biomass and waste feedstocks into renewable heat, electricity, green hydrogen, biomethane, and bioethanol. Through partnerships and licenses, GazoTech deploys gasification solutions with a track record of over 900 installations in 35+ countries.
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TEN-P
Technip Energies is a world-leading engineering and technology player for the energy transition. We bring our clients game-changing projects to life, and are committed to enhancing their performance. Our expertise includes a full range of design and project development services, from early engagement to delivery. We are a team of 15,000 talented professionals engaged in transforming the energy industry for a better tomorrow.
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TEN-R
Technip Energies is a world-leading engineering and technology player for the energy transition. We bring our clients game-changing projects to life, and are committed to enhancing their performance. Our expertise includes a full range of design and project development services, from early engagement to delivery. We are a team of 15,000 talented professionals engaged in transforming the energy industry for a better tomorrow.
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TEN-NL
Technip Energies is a world-leading engineering and technology player for the energy transition. We bring our clients game-changing projects to life, and are committed to enhancing their performance. Our expertise includes a full range of design and project development services, from early engagement to delivery. We are a team of 15,000 talented professionals engaged in transforming the energy industry for a better tomorrow.
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DBI
The DBI GUT is a 100% subsidiary of the DVGW e.V. (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water). It is a private company focused on engineering, consulting and industry-orientated research and development.
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CEA
CEA-Liten is a major European research institute and a driving force behind the development of the sustainable energy technologies of the future. The institute is spearheading the EU’s efforts to limit dependency on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in three key areas: renewable energy, energy storage and development of materials.
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ENVIPARK
Environment Park SpA is a Scientific and Technological Park located in Turin (Italy), that has been active for over 20 years in environmental innovation and sustainability. The Park activities are divided into two business units: Innovation & Development and Real Estate Services. The first provides expert technical advice and market solutions in Green Building, Plasma Nano-Technologies, Green Chemistry (biomass treatment), Advanced Energy (energy production and storage) and Clean Tech (technology transfer). Beside the real estate and the research activity, the Park manages also the Clean Tech Cluster of Piedmont Companies (about 150 SMEs and Large industries).
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DEL
DELAUNAY Et Fils, with its dual expertise in boiler making and mechanical engineering, has specialised since the 1950s in the design and manufacture of pressure vessels and in particular custom-made tubular heat exchangers for the refining, petrochemical and chemical markets.
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ERGAR
The European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR) is a Brussels-based association that aims at enabling cross-border transfers of certificates for renewable gases. Today, it represents 34 members from 13 European countries and from a wide range of activities in the gas sector, such as renewable gas registries and associations, energy commodity traders and gas DSOs/TSOs. ERGaR operates the ERGaR CoO Scheme, which facilitates cross-border transfers of gas Guarantees of Origin as well as other types of renewable gas certificates. ERGaR also seeks to become a Europe-wide recognised organisation for administering the mass balancing of biomethane distributed along the European gas network.
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HST
Hysytech is an engineering company founded in 2003, specialized in the design, development and industrial implementation of new turn-key process technologies and equipment. Hysytech is one of the most active Italian companies in R&D projects, in collaboration with major EU universities and institutions and also providing specialized services to private companies.
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LOM
LOMARTOV Applied Innovation Engineering, is a Spanish Environmental Engineering SME. Its mission is to provide high-qualified know-how to help companies and R&D organizations in developing innovative and circular solutions for industrial, societal and technological projects to improve their environmental, economic, and social sustainability with a multidisciplinary approach. The SME will support the sustainability assessment of METHAREN solutions through Life Cycle Assessment, will analyse the social acceptance among end-users and societal actors and will provide multi-stakeholder effective communication guide for METHAREN technology. LOMARTOV will actively support the techno-economic assessment and the market analysis of the METHAREN solution in order to properly position the innovation in the industrial ecosystem.
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EPFL
The Industrial Process and Energy Systems Engineering (IPESE) group at EPFL is engaged in the development of computation tools and methods for researchers and decision makers that can be used to optimize the performance of energy conversion systems and industrial processes, enhance energy efficiency by effective heat integration and waste heat valorization, minimize waste by recycling and valorization, incorporate renewables in the industrial sites, integrate complex systems by exploiting synergies, and design and optimize innovative systems by including advance technologies.
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EQY
Since 1997, Euroquality has been supporting technological and methodological innovations in all organisations active in the field of R&D (SMEs, industries, research centres, associations, universities, etc.). Its consulting mission is to help its clients position themselves within innovative collaborative projects mainly financed by the European Commission (Horizon Europe, H2020, LIFE, Erasmus+ ...) in cooperation with international partners by ensuring the set-up and management of their projects. Euroquality now has a constantly expanding network of partners of excellence.
Read MoreTIMELINE
Starting on November 1, 2022, the project will run for five years until its completion on October 31, 2027. As the project progresses, we will keep you updated with the latest developments and milestones, so stay tuned for more exciting news about METHAREN
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