From coal and biomass to natural gas
Topsoe’s catalytic processes create flexibility in energy production. This flexibility in energy production is central to securing the energy supply of the future.
With Topsoe’s technologies there are many possibillities - for example we can turn coal and biomass into synthetic natural gas.
Synthetic natural gas – a building block
Synthetic natural gas is like a building block. It may be used for producing the clean fuel DME or for producing diesel fuel. In the future it may potentially be used for producing electricity.
Converting coal into synthetic natural gas achieves higher energy efficiency than burning coal, which produces heat and CO2.
When green energy sources such as land fill, waste wood or black liquor are used for the production of synthetic natural gas, sustainability increases significantly.
Flexibility in fuel cells
Our focus on environmentally sustainable energy solutions has resulted in a strategic commitment to the development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC fuel cells) and the establishment of our subsidiary Topsoe Fuel Cell. SOFC fuel cells can operate on many different fuels including natural gas and biogas.
With an ever increasing focus on the environment, Topsoe’s energy efficient processes and technologies will continue to contribute to a cleaner world.