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Modular Green Gas Production for Industrial Decarbonization Without Infrastructure Overhauls

energyPilotedTRL 8

Imagine a machine that takes green hydrogen and captured CO2 and turns them into a gas that is exactly like the natural gas we already use. It's like swapping a gasoline car for an electric one, but without having to change the engine or the fuel stations. This system comes in standard shipping containers, making it easy to plug into existing factories.

By the numbers
30%
Reduction in RNG plant CAPEX
1 MW
Modular unit deployment size
9 MW
Demonstration plant design size
The business problem

What needed solving

Hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry and shipping cannot easily electrify and face massive costs to switch to alternative fuels. This creates a gap in meeting Net Zero targets due to the high CAPEX required for new infrastructure.

The solution

What was built

A patented honeycomb reactor system for RNG production. This includes a 1 MW modular unit in 20 ft containers and the design for a 9 MW plant.

Audience

Who needs this

Heavy industrial plant managersNatural gas grid operatorsMaritime shipping companiesGreen hydrogen producers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Heavy Industry
enterprise
Target: Steel or Glass Manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with high-heat furnaces that cannot be electrified — this project developed a honeycomb reactor that produces a drop-in replacement for fossil methane. This allows you to hit Net Zero targets without spending on new burners or civil infrastructure.

Gas Utilities
enterprise
Target: Natural Gas Grid Operator

If you are a utility provider dealing with the need to green the gas grid — this project developed a modular RNG system that is 100% compatible with existing pipelines. It enables the injection of renewable gas without requiring retrofits to the distribution network.

Maritime Transport
mid-size
Target: Shipping Fleet Operator

If you are a shipping company dealing with hard-to-abate fuel emissions — this project developed a scalable RNG production method. This provides a chemically identical fuel to fossil methane, allowing ships to decarbonize using existing fuel systems.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How does this affect the cost of building an RNG plant?

The use of standardized modular parts and a smaller plant footprint allows for a reduction in CAPEX of around 30% compared to competitor plants.

What is the current industrial scale of the technology?

The project is deploying and testing a 1 MW modular unit and completing the design for a 9 MW demonstration plant.

Is the technology protected by intellectual property?

Yes, the system utilizes a patented honeycomb reactor to achieve high efficiency and modularity.

How does it integrate with existing equipment?

The resulting RNG is chemically identical to fossil methane and 100% drop-in ready, meaning customers can continue using existing burners or furnaces.

What is the timeline for commercial deployment?

The project runs from 2024-10-01 to 2026-12-31, aiming to move the technology from TRL 7 to TRL 8.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single German SME, Turn2X GmbH, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a fast-track commercialization approach focused on the company's own patented technology rather than a broad academic research consortium.

How to reach the team

Contact Turn2X GmbH in Germany for licensing or partnership regarding the honeycomb reactor.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to integrate Turn2X's modular RNG units into your industrial energy strategy.