Objective
The METHCESFUEL project pioneers next-generation synthetic renewable fuel technologies, contributing to Europe’s climate neutrality, energy security, and industrial resilience. By integrating carbon capture, green hydrogen, and thermochemical energy storage (TCES), the project enables the cost-effective production of drop-in fuels, including renewable methanol, synthetic methane, and dimethyl ether (DME). The project contributes to replace fossil fuels in transport, power generation, and industrial applications, utilizing existing infrastructure and ensuring energy system stability. The project directly addresses the REPowerEU strategy by reducing dependency on Russian fossil fuels, diversifying Europe’s gas supply, and enhancing energy storage solutions. By leveraging renewable energy inputs such as solar, wind, and biomass-derived hydrogen, METHCESFUEL ensures carbon-neutral fuel production, effectively mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project also strengthens Europe’s open strategic autonomy by driving cutting-edge digital process optimization, multi-scale system modelling, and advanced catalysis, increasing conversion efficiencies and economic viability. The innovation builds on a three-step conversion system: (1) Green methanol production from CO2 and hydrogen, (2) Methanol-to-syngas conversion, and (3) Syngas transformation into methane and DME, integrating high-temperature heat recovery to improve overall system efficiency. This TRL4 laboratory-scale demonstrator will validate feasibility, scalability, and sustainability, laying the foundation for industrial-scale deployment. By integrating renewable fuels with smart grids, carbon markets, and flexible energy systems, METHCESFUEL accelerates the EU’s green and digital transition. It reinforces Europe’s leadership in sustainable fuel technologies, ensuring a resilient, decarbonized energy future while enabling economic growth and sectoral transformation.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry alcohols
- natural sciences chemical sciences catalysis
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry aliphatic compounds
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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HORIZON.2.5.2 - Energy Supply
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Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02
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41004 Sevilla
Spain
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