Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ 

The Technology
COORGA’s patented approach represents a conceptual breakthrough to recycle  CO₂   and is nothing short of revolutionary and transformational.

Our approach goes beyond current thinking. As discussed previously, current research and development is focused on CO₂capture and sequestration (CCS), and while CCS is superior to the current art of doing nothing, the cost associated with CCS makes it infeasible without huge government subsidies. 

We refer to our methodology as Carbon Separation Recycling and Reuse (CSRR).  Our patented CSRR process captures the CO₂ at the source of emission before release into the atmosphere, transform (recycle) it into methanol (CH ₃ OH) which is then able to be reused as fuel. 

Recycling fixed sourced CO₂ emission into useful fuels and displacing fossil fuels is, we believe, de-facto carbon sequestration. The reduction in demand for fossil fuels leads to a reduction in mining and un-mined fossil fuels will remain safely sequestered deep underground just the way nature always intended.

COORGA’s patented CSRR process can transform major CO₂ emitters in to zero emissions entity overnight at a cost less than $10/ton, not taking into account the revenue potential from the methanol produced. 

By producing a valuable output such as methanol from a regulated waste byproduct the cost of CSRR is significantly less than CCS.  In fact, CSRR under the right arrangement can be a source of income for emitters instead of a negative cost that is thrust upon them by legislation.

Our patented CSRR process combines carbon dioxide, water and a catalyst to create methanol and oxygen. For every 1kg of CO₂ captured approximately 0.73kg of methanol is produced using 0.82kg of water and having only oxygen as byproduct.

That means if our CSRR technology was applied to the 5,893.6 million tons/yr of CO₂ generated from non-transportation industrial sources, then more than 1,419,768 million gallons of methanol could be produced for GEM flexible fuel vehicles capable of displacing 710 billion gallons of imported gasoline. Imagine the impact this would have on both the trade balance as well as energy independence?

Further unlike CCS which is still 3 to 5 years away, our technology can be leverage on a large commercial scale within 12 months of an engagement.

Alternatively some of the methanol can be dehydrated to produce Dimethyl ether (DME) an excellent replacement for diesel in heavy duty vehicles.

CO₂ + 2H₂O = CH₃OH + 1.5 O2