Low-carbon methanol from CO₂ and hydrogen or syngas
A scalable solution to decarbonize maritime transport and fuel production.
KHIMOD enables high-performance low-carbon methanol production through a proprietary and patented process, unlocking new levels of efficiency and competitiveness.
WHY low-carbon methanol MATTERS
A central molecule for the energy transition
Low-carbon methanol is emerging as a key low-carbon fuel and chemical building block across multiple industries. It can be used directly as a maritime fuel, integrated into existing chemical processes, or converted into sustainable aviation fuels through methanol-to-jet pathways.
Its liquid form makes it easier to store, transport and handle than hydrogen, enabling faster deployment within existing infrastructures. This combination of versatility and compatibility makes low-carbon methanol a practical solution to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors at scale.
Impact
From pilot to industrial scale
THOR validates KHIMOD’s technology under real industrial conditions and paves the way for commercial-scale low-carbon methanol projects.
It demonstrates a viable pathway toward more competitive CO₂-based fuel production.
Use cases
A versatile molecule across key industries
A unic process, protected by three KHIMOD patents and delivering outsanding performances. Low-carbon methanol can be deployed across several high-impact applications :
Maritime fuel
A rapidly growing alternative to conventional fuels, supported by increasing regulatory pressure and fleet transitions.
Chemical industry
A low-carbon feedstock for existing processes, enabling gradual decarbonization without major infrastructure changes.
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
A key intermediate for methanol-to-jet pathways, contributing to the decarbonization of aviation.
Energy carrier
A liquid energy vector easier to store and transport than hydrogen, supporting global energy logistics.
Discover Thor in video
Understanding THOR
An overview of how KHIMOD’s technology enables high-performance low-carbon methanol production.
The limits of conventional processes
A technology constrained by equilibrium
Conventional methanol synthesis from CO₂ is limited by reaction equilibrium, resulting in:
Low conversion rates
Significant by-products
Complex and energy-intensive downstream processing
These limitations directly impact plant size, costs and overall project economics.
KHIMOD’s approach
Unlocking performance through reactor design
KHIMOD overcomes these limitations by combining high-pressure operation with advanced Heat Exchanger-Reactor design.
This approach shifts reaction conditions, improves selectivity and enables a much more efficient conversion of CO₂ into methanol — while maintaining industrial reliability.
CO₂ conversion
vs 20% standard
Higher yields
More compact units
Less catalyst
High-pressure operation reduces by-products and simplifies downstream processing, resulting in lower CAPEX, reduced OPEX and more competitive production costs.
KHIMOD is among the few players already operating low-carbon methanol units and advancing toward commercial-scale deployment, with projects such as THOR in operation and multiple plants under development.
Ready to move forward
Secure and scale your low-carbon methanol project
From process design to industrial deployment, KHIMOD supports the development of high-performance CO₂-based methanol production units.