Carbon Recycling International to use Johnson Matthey catalysts in Emissions-To-Liquids methane production

In Iceland, Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Johnson Matthey (JM) have agreed on a long-term exclusive catalyst supply agreement for the use of JM’s KATALCO(TM) methanol catalysts in CRI’s Emissions-To-Liquids (“ETL”) designed CO2 to methanol plants.  This combined offering helps meet the urgent need to remove carbon emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy. 

Conventional methanol production involves fossil feedstocks such as natural gas or coal. Methanol manufactured with CRI’s ETL process using JM catalysts provides a highly effective route to sustainable methanol from CO2. This can be recovered from either industrial processes or biomass, such as waste and residues, or atmospheric sources. This technology will provide a vital pathway to achieving net zero emissions by contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Methanol is an important raw material used to produce many everyday products including adhesives, pressed wood, pharmaceuticals, clothing and transportation fuels. Making methanol from recycled CO2 is one of the most effective ways to achieve carbon capture and utilization (CCU) for the chemical industry.  

Methanol manufactured with CRI’s ETL process meets all standard industrial specifications and can be used in all current methanol applications. As a global leader in sustainable technologies that enable decarbonization, JM will supply its methanol synthesis catalyst for the CRI designed ETL plants.  JM’s catalyst has been used in all CRI’s plants to date and their successful 10-year cooperation will continue with this agreement.