Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and NGK Insulators Ltd. will collaborate to develop membrane dehydration systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol production. Bioethanol, an alternative to gasoline and a key component in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and e-Methanol, a promising next-generation marine fuel, stand to benefit from this technology.

MHI will utilize its expertise in methanol plant operations, while NGK will provide its advanced sub-nano ceramic membrane technology, known for high separation accuracy and durability.

The project involves creating two distinct membrane dehydration systems.  The Bioethanol system will replace the conventional, energy-intensive dehydration process, significantly lowering energy consumption. The e-Methanol system, using hydrogen and CO2 as raw materials, will also cut energy usage in production.

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