South Korea announced the development of a new technology capable of transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid hydrocarbons such as gasoline and naphtha.

The team is led by researcher Jeong-Rang Kim of the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, in collaboration with GS Engineering & Construction and Hanwha TotalEnergies.

Details indicate that this innovation “consists of a technology of catalysts and processes that allows for the direct conversion of CO2 and hydrogen into liquid fuels, without the need for complex intermediate stages.” For the first time, researchers have achieved a pilot production of 50 kilograms per day, a breakthrough that could usher in a new era in replacing petroleum derivatives and reducing industrial emissions.

This work is part of the Carbon Resource Platform Chemical project, spearheaded by South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT. Plans have progressed toward the construction of South Korea’s first pilot plant for direct CO2 hydrogenation, capable of producing 50 kilograms of liquid hydrocarbons per day, with commissioning scheduled for the end of 2025. In the short term, they expect to reach over 100,000 tons annually.

Ultimately, the goal is to partially replace imported fossil resources with alternatives derived from captured carbon.

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Source: elperiodicodelaenergia

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