Biomethanol production | Biomass to methanol
Biomethanol is a renewable alternative to fossil-based methanol, produced from sustainable feedstocks such as waste streams. By converting organic waste into syngas through gasification, this process enables the production of low-carbon biomethanol.
At Johnson Matthey, our biomass to methanol (biomethanol) enables you to refine syngas - generated from biomass or waste gasification - into high-purity biomethanol using our advanced methanol synthesis technology. Our high-efficiency synthesis loop maximises conversion rates, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.
With a solution built for the energy transition, Johnson Matthey empowers partners to maximise methanol production from waste-derived syngas - advancing sustainability and the circular economy.
Proven technology for your biomethanol project
Designed for efficiency, our robust biomass to methanol process uses JM’s leading methanol synthesis catalysts to ensure process stability, even with the impurities found in biomass-derived syngas.
Furthermore, this process can integrate green hydrogen, further boosting biomethanol yield, eliminate additional conditioning steps, and reduce carbon intensity.
Why choose our biomass to methanol technology?
- Tailored to your needs: Every project is unique. Our experts customise our proven methanol technology to fit your specific requirements.
- Lower operating costs: The intelligent process design handles intermittent hydrogen supply, reducing operational expenses and ensuring stable, cost-effective production.
- Optimised performance: Our methanol synthesis loop and highly robust methanol synthesis catalyst provide long-term process stability, maximising feedstock efficiency and methanol output.
- Minimised risk & maximised uptime: With decades of expertise and proprietary modelling tools, we help de-risk operations and maintain high process availability, so you can produce biomethanol with confidence.
Decarbonising industry with biomethanol
Biomethanol plays a crucial role in the circular economy, offering a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels that addresses land use and food security concerns.
The choice of feedstock significantly impacts efficiency and environmental performance. Using waste biomass feedstocks – such as municipal solid waste and agricultural residues – we support a more sustainable methanol production process.
Sustainable methanol is increasingly recognised as a key solution for:
- Decarbonising the maritime industry, where it serves as a fuel for shipping.
- Supporting the production of bio-gasoline and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- Providing a low-carbon alternative for industries seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Partner with Johnson Matthey for your biomethanol project
At Johnson Matthey, we understand that every project is different. That’s why our experts work closely with you to customise our proven methanol synthesis technology to meet your specific needs.
Why partner with us?
- Tailored solutions - we adapt our technology to your project’s unique challenges
- Lower operating costs - our flexible design minimises costly interruptions from hydrogen intermittency
- Reliable operations - our proprietary models and decades of experience help reduce operational risks and maximise uptime
