St1 and VTT open pilot facility to produce hydrocarbons from industrial CO2 emissions
Type of post: NEWS. Investments on renewable energy are booming worldwide and new business opportunities are arising based on various biogenic sources. The new pilot-scale project launched by VTT and St1 on 9th October is a good example (see press release , 10/10/2018). The pilot-scale facility Location St1's Etanolix plant (ethanol from wastes of bread industry) in Jokioinen (Finland). Feedstock - Carbon dioxide obtained from the bioethanol production. - Hydrogen produced with water electrolysis. Product Hydrocarbons. Timeline The pilot is due to begin in October and run for approximately five weeks. The pilot plant consists of integrated mobile containers: a unit for processing carbon dioxide, a hydrogen production unit and a synthesis unit for turning the carbon dioxide and the hydrogen into liquid and solid hydrocarbons. In addition to piloting, they will also be evaluating the techno-economic vi...