Methanation

Launch of Demonstration Experiment for CO2 Capture from Waste-to-Energy Plant Flue Gas for Use in Methanation

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Friday, July 28, 2023

The City of Yokohama and Tokyo Gas together with MHI and MHIEC (MHI Group), based on an agreement(3) and memorandum of understanding(4) concluded in 2022, have been making preparations for the demonstration experiment.

Key Points: 
  • The City of Yokohama and Tokyo Gas together with MHI and MHIEC (MHI Group), based on an agreement(3) and memorandum of understanding(4) concluded in 2022, have been making preparations for the demonstration experiment.
  • This CCU demonstration initiative, in which CO2 that has been separated and captured from the flue gas of a waste-to-energy plant is transported to a different demand location for use in methanation, is the first of its kind in Japan.
  • (1) Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) to be used for a specific purpose.
  • (2) Methanation is a technology to produce methane (CH4), the main component of city gas, through the reaction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2).

Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas and Mitsubishi Collaborate to Produce e-methane in the US and Transport It to Japan, Utilizing Cameron LNG in Louisiana

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The targeted e-methane production volume is 130,000 tons per year1 to start in 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The targeted e-methane production volume is 130,000 tons per year1 to start in 2030.
  • This decision was made in light of accessibility to the infrastructure for feedstock procurement and high possibility of achieving early establishment of the supply chain.
  • The four companies will continue to conduct feasibility studies on other promising locations to expand its e-methane procurement capabilities for enhanced energy security of Japan.
  • (1) 130,000 tons is equivalent to 1% of the total annual city gas demand of TG, OG, and THG combined.

Three Partners to Jointly Undertake Proof of Concept (PoC) Applying "CO2NNEX", a Digital Platform for CO2 Accounting across its Supply Chain for Synthetic Methanes

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Monday, October 24, 2022

The system will make use of CO2NNEX, a digital platform for visualizing the CO2 supply chain being developed by MHI and IBM Japan targeted at visualization and optimization of synthetic methane's environmental value.

Key Points: 
  • The system will make use of CO2NNEX, a digital platform for visualizing the CO2 supply chain being developed by MHI and IBM Japan targeted at visualization and optimization of synthetic methane's environmental value.
  • ), including methanation, and studies are going forward into the application of the accounting methods to the use of synthetic methane, which is seen as a recycled-carbon fuel.
  • The PoC to be jointly implemented is an initiative aimed at visualizing CO2 emission volumes across the entire supply chain, from synthetic methane's production to supply and combustion.
  • By providing this traceable data, a shared platform will be developed for realizing visualization of synthetic methane's environmental value.

Power-to-Gas Market to Reach $84.4 Mn, Globally, by 2031 at 10.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Power-to-Gas Market by Technology (Electrolysis, Methanation), by Capacity (Less than 100 kW, 100–999 kW, 1000 kW and Above), by Use Case (Wind, Solar, Biomass), by Application (Residential, Commercial, Utility): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report, the global power-to-gas industry was estimated at $30.3 million in 2021, and is anticipated to hit $84.4 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 10.8% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers an explicit analysis of the changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, competitive scenario, and regional landscape.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an explicit analysis of the changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, competitive scenario, and regional landscape.
  • Surge in demand for renewable hydrogen, which has the potential to decarbonize multiple sectors is expected to drive the global power-to-gas market growth.
  • Also, increase in utilization of hydrogen in green energy vehicles, such as hydrogen carshas supplemented the growth even more.
  • With the ever-increasing population, there's been a steep increase in demand for power and fuel for transportation, thus driving the market growth.

Power-to-Gas Market to Reach $84.4 Mn, Globally, by 2031 at 10.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Power-to-Gas Market by Technology (Electrolysis, Methanation), by Capacity (Less than 100 kW, 100–999 kW, 1000 kW and Above), by Use Case (Wind, Solar, Biomass), by Application (Residential, Commercial, Utility): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report, the global power-to-gas industry was estimated at $30.3 million in 2021, and is anticipated to hit $84.4 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 10.8% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers an explicit analysis of the changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, competitive scenario, and regional landscape.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an explicit analysis of the changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, competitive scenario, and regional landscape.
  • Surge in demand for renewable hydrogen, which has the potential to decarbonize multiple sectors is expected to drive the global power-to-gas market growth.
  • Also, increase in utilization of hydrogen in green energy vehicles, such as hydrogen carshas supplemented the growth even more.
  • With the ever-increasing population, there's been a steep increase in demand for power and fuel for transportation, thus driving the market growth.

Fuel Cell Generator Market worth $1.4 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cell Generator Market is projected to grow from USD 0.3 billion in 2022 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cell Generator Market is projected to grow from USD 0.3 billion in 2022 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • A key factor driving the growth of the Fuel Cell Generator Market is government policies and incentives provided for fuel cells.
  • In August 2020, Siemens Energy installed fuel cell generator at a building site of major infrastructure in UK removing the demand for diesel generator.
  • These factors are the prime reasons for the growth of the Fuel Cell Generator Market in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Fuel Cell Generator Market worth $1.4 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cell Generator Market is projected to grow from USD 0.3 billion in 2022 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cell Generator Market is projected to grow from USD 0.3 billion in 2022 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.9% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • A key factor driving the growth of the Fuel Cell Generator Market is government policies and incentives provided for fuel cells.
  • In August 2020, Siemens Energy installed fuel cell generator at a building site of major infrastructure in UK removing the demand for diesel generator.
  • These factors are the prime reasons for the growth of the Fuel Cell Generator Market in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Fuel Cell Market Worth $9.1 Billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for fuel cell during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for fuel cell during the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific market is principally driven by government regulations on energy and climate, strict laws on emission of GHG.
  • Bloom Energy (US), Aisin Corporation (Japan), Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. (South Korea), KYOCERA Corporation (Japan), Plug Power Inc. (US), Ceres (UK), Ballard Power Systems (Canada), and Powercell Sweden AB (Sweden) are the key players in the global Fuel Cell Market.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

Fuel Cell Market Worth $9.1 Billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for fuel cell during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for fuel cell during the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific market is principally driven by government regulations on energy and climate, strict laws on emission of GHG.
  • Bloom Energy (US), Aisin Corporation (Japan), Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. (South Korea), KYOCERA Corporation (Japan), Plug Power Inc. (US), Ceres (UK), Ballard Power Systems (Canada), and Powercell Sweden AB (Sweden) are the key players in the global Fuel Cell Market.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

Osaka Gas Singapore to Undertake Joint Methanation Study in Singapore

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Osaka Gas Singapore Pte.

Key Points: 
  • Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Osaka Gas Singapore Pte.
  • Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) and City-OG Gas Energy Services Pte.
  • Ltd. (City-OG) to conduct a feasibility study on a methanation project in Singapore.
  • Aiming to become carbon neutral by 2050 under CNV, Osaka Gas has also been developing other methanation projects such as the methanation technical development with INPEX in Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture1, the innovative methanation (SOEC methanation) basic research to synthesize methane with a high energy conversion efficiency using renewable energy2 and the joint study with ATCO Australia Pty Ltd on methanation project in Australia3.