Emvolon, an MIT spin-off specializing in converting greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, has announced a partnership with Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK), a renewable energy company focused on biogas recovery and conversion. The collaboration will leverage Emvolon’s patented technology in a pilot project to convert biogas into green methanol at Montauk’s renewable gas production site located at a landfill in Humble, Texas.
Emvolon’s innovative approach repurposes car engines into cost-effective, modular chemical plants that convert onsite methane from biogas into transport-ready green chemicals and fuels, including green methanol and ammonia. This technology provides a method for Montauk to monetize flared tail gas resources efficiently while eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from incinerated materials.
Dr. Emmanuel Kasseris, CEO of Emvolon, expressed excitement about the project: “After demonstrating our technology at our 5,000 square-foot testing facility in Massachusetts, we are now focused on scaling up green methanol production. Partnering with Montauk, a leader in renewable energy, allows us to transform landfill biogas into valuable carbon-negative products. Our solution avoids reliance on oil pipelines, reducing deployment costs significantly and accelerating implementation timelines.”
The pilot aims to produce up to 15,300 gallons of green methanol annually, with the potential for a full-scale system to generate up to 2.4 million gallons per year.
Sean McClain, CEO of Montauk, emphasized the collaboration’s potential: “With over 30 years of experience in biogas recovery, we are excited to partner with Emvolon. Together, we can enhance the range of beneficial products derived from biogas and improve the economic viability of environmental stewardship projects.
