As shipping strives to decarbonize, biomethanol is emerging as one of the most promising green fuels — offering a path to drastically reduce emissions while staying economically viable.
The NextFuel project is taking this one step further by electrifying the Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) process to produce biomethanol more sustainably than ever before.
By starting methanol synthesis with biogas or biomass instead of natural gas, and powering the process with renewable electricity, NextFuel is redefining what clean fuel production looks like.
Electrified SMR represents a major leap forward
- Reduces fossil fuel dependency
- Cuts CO₂ emissions dramatically
- Enables onboard carbon capture for a zero-emission future
- Contributes to nearly 1% reduction in global CO₂ emissions
By leveraging renewable electricity, green hydrogen, and CO₂ recycling, NextFuel is paving the way for the next generation of sustainable marine fuels.
Ready to learn more about how electrified biomethanol could transform shipping?
Visit our page to explore the innovation behind the process and the impact it is set to make on the future of maritime decarbonization.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 101136225.
