Synthetic Methanol

Synthetic Methanol
Methanol (CH3OH) can be produced synthetically from CO2 and hydrogen. Ultimately, emerging processes to recover atmospheric CO2 will provide the required carbon that can entirely balance the CO2 emissions at the tailpipe that result from the internal combustion of synthetic methanol.
Synthetic methanol is better suited to spark-ignition combustion than today’s liquid fuels, deliveringbetter performance and thermal efficiencies, due to its higher octane rating giving it better resistance to‘knock’. As a result, it is a fuel that will benefit the motorists in terms of driving experience.