(Yicai) Feb. 1 -- BASF’s catalyst division is linking arms with Envision Energy, a Chinese green technology provider of net zero solutions, to further develop a new catalyst developed by the German chemical giant and optimize the process of producing e-methanol from hydrogen and carbon dioxide, paving the way for a more sustainable energy landscape.

BASF Process Catalysts’ cutting-edge SYNSPIRE TM catalyst technology represents a significant breakthrough in the efficient conversion of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into e-methanol, which is a low carbon fuel used by ships and other machinery, the Ludwigshafen-based parent firm said on Jan. 29.

Envision Energy will design a process that maximizes the efficiency of this new catalyst technology while fully enabling the dynamic conversion of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into e-methanol, in sync with wind power, it added.

Envision Energy will leverage its pioneering Artificial Intelligence of Things platforms to optimize this novel, dynamic model of chemical plant operations, the firm said at the press release. The two parties plan to demonstrate the viability of their advanced process design next year at Envision Energy’s factory in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

“BASF Process Catalysts looks forward to working with Envision Energy in our shared mission to drive sustainable energy solutions," said Senior Vice President Detlef Ruff. "By combining our innovative catalyst technology with Envision Energy’s deep expertise, we are confident we can unlock the full potential of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide conversion to e-methanol.”

“Driving and delivering sustainable energy solutions can only be achieved through organizations coming together,” said Frank Yu, vice president of Shanghai-based Envision Energy. “This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to bringing innovative advances to the sustainable energy value chain, to create sustainable energy solutions that are economically viable and environmentally friendly.

“For Envision Energy, it is all about optimizing our clients’ and partners’ environmental sustainability, as we work towards becoming the leading provider of green hydrogen and its derivatives,” he added.

Editor: Kim Taylor