JEV Portfolio Company Supercritical and HAMR Energy to Shake Up Methanol Production with Groundbreaking, Government-Backed, Green Partnership
Jericho Energy Ventures announced that its portfolio company, Supercritical Solutions, has partnered with HAMR Energy on a groundbreaking project to reduce renewable methanol costs by up to 20%. Funded by the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership, the consortium will embark on a AUD 1.5 million project. The first phase includes a feasibility study and empirical testing of Supercritical's high-pressure hydrogen electrolyzers. The project aims to commercialize renewable methanol production by 2030, presenting a multibillion-dollar opportunity globally. Supercritical's technology boasts a system efficiency of 42 kWh/kgH2 and delivers hydrogen at over 200 bar, promising significant reductions in capital and operational expenditures for methanol production facilities.
- The project is backed by AUD 1 million from the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership.
- Potential to reduce renewable methanol costs by up to 20% compared to current technologies.
- Supercritical's technology offers high system efficiency of 42 kWh/kgH2 and delivers hydrogen at over 200 bar.
- The project targets commercialization by 2030, presenting a significant multibillion-dollar market opportunity.
- Empirical testing and feasibility studies will de-risk the concept and boost investor confidence.
- Supercritical's technology simplifies compression and storage infrastructure, reducing capital and operational expenditures.
- The project aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero targets.
- The project is still in its initial phases, with commercial deployment not expected until 2026.
- Dependence on government funding and support, which introduces potential risks if funding priorities change.
- High upfront investment required for the feasibility study and empirical testing.
- Uncertainty in achieving the projected 20% cost reduction for renewable methanol.
- Consortium embarks on AUD 1.5million (GBP 800,000) project that will demonstrate that renewable methanol costs can be reduced by up to
20% with ultra-high efficiency, high pressure green hydrogen production - The partnership aims to commercialize the concept and drive commercial world scale systems to market by 2030, enabling a potential multibillion dollar global methanol opportunity
TULSA, OK and VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTC PINK:JROOF)(FRA:JLM) ("Jericho", "JEV" or the "Company"), a diversified energy company, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Supercritical Solutions ("Supercritical") and HAMR Energy ("HAMR") have been awarded close to AUD 1 million (GBP 480,000) in funding from the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership.
The project brings together game-changing innovation in electrolysis from the UK and a burgeoning market opportunity for renewable methanol in Australia.
The first phase will deliver a comprehensive techno-economic feasibility study evaluating the integration of high-pressure hydrogen from Supercritical's electrolyzers into HAMR's hybrid methanol plant design. The project will include empirical testing of Supercritical's advanced catalysts and a full lifecycle analysis evaluating the environmental impact of the electrolyzers' novel membraneless design. The pioneering consortium will de-risk the concept for progression to pilot stage, with deployment of Supercritical's technology in Australia as part of a renewable methanol production facility from 2026.
With potential to reduce the cost of renewable methanol by up to
Matt Bird, CEO & Co-founder of Supercritical, commented: "At Supercritical, we are not just engineering electrolyzers; we are crafting the keystones for the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Our collaboration with HAMR Energy signifies a leap towards making zero-emission renewable fuels a mainstream reality. This venture underpins our commitment to innovation and our belief that the right technology can indeed turn the tide on global energy challenges."
Methanol is used as a feedstock for products from plastics to fuels and to achieve net zero, these markets must trend to renewable methanol. According to the International Energy Agency, the methanol industry is the third largest user of hydrogen today.
The vast potential of renewable methanol as a substitute for heavy fuel oil is recognized through the growing commitment within the shipping industry, led by stakeholders like Maersk and supported by the International Maritime Organization's net-zero ambitions to reduce global GHG emissions.
The complete Supercritical-HAMR green partnership news release can be viewed at: https://www.supercritical.solutions/post/hamr-energy-and-supercritical-to-shake-up-the-world-of-methanol-with-groundbreaking-government-backed-green-partnership
Jericho Energy Ventures holds a seat on Supercritical's Board of Directors and is a significant shareholder, having led Supercritical's 2022 USD
About Supercritical
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About Jericho Energy Ventures
Jericho is an energy company positioned for the current energy transitions; owning, operating and developing both traditional hydrocarbon JV assets and advancing the low-carbon energy transition, with active investments in hydrogen. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Hydrogen Technologies, delivers breakthrough, patented, zero-emission boiler technology to the Commercial & Industrial heat and steam industry. We also hold strategic investments and board positions in H2U Technologies (a breakthrough electrocatalyst and low-cost electrolyzer platform) and Supercritical Solutions (developing the world's first, high pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyzer). Jericho also owns and operates long-held producing oil and gas JV assets in Oklahoma which it is currently developing from cash flows in an effort to further increase production.
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