TBB.2018 Pitchings sessions: ENOSIS
Decarbonising industry
Enosis
Biomethanation uses microorganisms to efficiently convert H2, CO and CO2 into methane that is able to be injected into the gas grid.
Commercialised by
Enosis
Toulouse, France
12 rue Louis Courtois de Viçose Portes Sud, Bat. 3, 31100 Toulouse, France
Sustainable developement goals
CO2/biogas/syngas conversion solutions to produce renewable and low-carbon gas
Simple reactor architecture. – Biocatalyst self-regeneration. – Biocatalst resilience to pollutants and on-off cycle. – Output gas matching gas grid specifications (CH4 > 97%).
The need
To eliminate fossil fuels, renewable gases need to be upgraded in order to be injected into the gas grid. Biomethanation makes it possible to increase methane content by converting CO2, CO and H2 into methane, without requiring extra methanisable material and by achieving grid specifications.
The solution
Based on an innovative, sustainable biotechnology, Enosis designs and develops biomethanation units including associated control command. The company’s know-how covers the design, manufacturing and integration of biological methanation units within host sites (methanisation sites, pyrolysis or gasification sites, and industrial sites), their connection to the grid and their operation and maintenance. ENOSIS also advances the development of territorial methanation projects and their financing.
The value proposition
- Increases production of renewable gas (by 55% to 100%), while preserving natural landscapes and agricultural areas.
- Recycles CO2 and reduces CO2 emissions (avoids fossil fuels such as natural gas).
- Stores renewable electricity surplus.
- Low capital expenditure (CAPEX).
- Low operating expenditure (OPEX).