The ELECTROMET project aims to develop a sustainable, safe, and cost-effective solution for producing renewable methane (RCH4) from carbon dioxide (CO2) via direct electroreduction, integrating it as a renewable fuel into the gas market. ELECTROMET strongly aligns with the TRI3 which focuses on the development of innovative technologies related with storage, renewable fuels and CCU/CCS that contribute to a significant reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve the climate neutrality by 2050. Aligned with call module CM2023-05, the project prioritizes expediting the time to market for renewable fuel technologies. Key objectives include: (I) Developing and validating novel CO2 catalysts to enhance the efficiency and versatility of CO2 conversion into RCH4; (II) Creating, validating, and operating an innovative RCH4 production technology at an industrial scale under real conditions using direct CO2 electroreduction; (III) Establishing a robust Digital Twin to facilitate the design, optimization, and upscaling of electroreduction technology in industrial scenarios; and (IV) Formulating a roadmap for implementing the ELECTROMET solution. The project aligns with the EU's transition to clean energy and climate change mitigation strategy, complemented by an intellectual property strategy and business model to encourage adoption. Economic impacts are anticipated in the short to long term, including commercial uptake and job creation. The project's methodology spans four phases, from laboratory testing to industrial demonstration (TRL6, BRL4), with the aim of catalysing transformative change in the biogas and carbon-intensive sectors.

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