Methanol: a sustainable, scalable, storable energy carrier

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: 13 July 2021

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Methanol: a sustainable, scalable, storable energy carrier

A JOINT INITIATIVE BY LUND UNIVERSITY AND THE FASTWATER CONSORTIUM

We would like to thank:

The audience:
for their broad interest on methanol with more than 600 registrations and their questions
Our speakers:
for interesting and diverse in-depth insights to various aspects of Methanol as an energy carrier of the future and allowing us to share the presentations and recordings
The team behind the screen:
for preparing, executing and post-processing the event in such a professional manner

Sebastian Verhelst and Martin Tuner for initiating, planning and moderating the event. It was a pleasure.

Title (Click on the title to download the presentation)	Speaker (Click on the name to see the vita)
Virtual welcome	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University/Ghent University
Introduction, today’s purpose, methanol rationale and ongoing projects, including FASTWATER	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst PhD in hydrogen engines, 2005, Ghent University Currently 50% Assoc. Prof. at Lund University (SE) and 50% Assoc. Prof. at Ghent University (BE) Supervising 10 PhD students, 1 working on hydrogen as engine fuel, 2 on dual fuel gas engines, 3 on biofuels, and 4 on methanol Expertise: internal combustion engines, with focus on alternative/ renewable fuels: methanol (since 2009), ethanol, hydrogen (since 1999), straight vegetable oils, animal fats, biodiesel, alcohol blends, ... Coordinator of EU H2020 project FASTWATER Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University/Ghent University
Findings from concluded methanol projects	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, Internationalization Full Professor at Division of Combustion Engines, Lund University PhD in Combustion Physics Research: High efficiency and low emissions engine combustion concepts, fuel effects Performed in close cooperation with international engine companies Supervised over 20 PhD students, authored over 100 scientific articles Founder of Lund Energy Seminars 1^st one was Methanol as fuel and energy storage (2015) Prof. Martin Tunér Lund University
Methanol as energy carrier, worldwide status	Eelco Dekker Chief Representative Europe for Methanol Institute Previously Chief Marketing Officer BioMCN Expertise on European opportunities regarding alternative fuel applications, renewable methanol production pathways and regulatory affairs Supports MI in gasoline blending and marine fuels, exploring opportunities to broaden use of methanol as diesel substitute, and in growing production of renewable methanol Prior to working for BioMCN, held marketing and commercial roles at international chemical companies like DSM and Ciba Specialty Chemicals (now BASF) Master’s Degree in Business Admin. from Erasmus University in Rotterdam Eelco Dekker Methanol Institut
Methanol as a marine fuel, user experience, training requirements, performance	Kjeld Aabo Mechanical Engineer, Copenhagen Diploma in Sales and Marketing, Copenhagen Joined MAN B&W Diesel in 1983 Served in many roles there on 2-stroke marine engines: Project engineer to Group Manager, to Senior Manager engineering, Head of research centre Copenhagen to Head of 2-stroke promotion WWO, to Head of Marine and Off shore (3y in Brazil), to Director promotion 2 stroke engines in Copenhagen Expertise in lubes and fuels, emission control and gas fuelled engines Chairman of the international CIMAC Fuel working group for 20+ years Kjeld Aabo MAN Energy Solutions
Methanol for fuel cells	Mads Friis Jensen CCO + 1 of 3 founders of Blue World Technologies, Danish methanol fuel cell (FC) developer & manufacturer Worked in FC industry for past 15y, Background from Schneider Electric, Ballard Power Systems and SerEnergy Led a project in 2015 launching first public methanol fuel station in Europe. Been involved in numerous development projects around the world and has built several vehicles and vessels with global OEMs. Sees great opportunities for methanol FC systems in a large variety of applications Mads Friis Jensen Bleu World Technologies
Emission reduction challenges and the role of methanol	Gerd Van de Merlen Master Electromechanical Engineering at Erasmus Hogeschool, Brussels 16 years in technical department ‘Maintenance and Repairs’ DEME, from technical superintendent to vessel manager and technical manager on projects across the globe 2019: took up position as Project Manager - Technical Department and Sustainability. Emission reduction projects and relevant technologies for marine construction vessels operated by DEME. Gerd Van de Merlen Bert Wuyts Master in Electromechanical Engineering and Maritime Engineering, Ghent University, joined DEME in 2015 Project engineer for Newbuilding and Conversion department, DEME Closely involved in construction and commissioning of first low-flashpoint LNG vessels in DEME’s fleet: TSHD “Scheldt River” and TSHD “Minerva” Investigating a range of sustainability topics Bert Wuyts DEME
Key aspects for new ship fuels	Daniel Sahnen Mechanical engineer, RWTH Aachen University, special. energy tech. 2008-2014 research assistant Institute of Jet Propulsion & Turbomachinery (IST), RWTH Aachen University Since 2014 MEYER WERFT shipyard, energy & environment @ R&D department Analysis of energy systems, future marine fuels, engine technology, emissions 2014-2018, led research project on methanol as fuel for passenger ships In 2016 responsible for methanol FC and storage system onboard Baltic Sea ferry M/S Mariella: worldwide first FC installation onboard a passenger ship Since 2019 MW representative in SEA Europe Technical & Environmental Committee; active role in development of rules&regs at various levels regarding fuels, energy converters and energy transition aspects Daniel Sahnen MEYER WERFT
Q&A session, discussion	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University/Ghent University
Introduction of the afternoon session	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University/Ghent University
E-fuels: the big picture, focusing on the role of electro-methanol	Prof. Maria Grahn Associate Professor in Energy Systems Analysis Director of collaboration platform Energy Area of Advance, at Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences Aims to provide long-term and global perspectives on the transition into a fossil-free energy system Focusing on the transport solutions and the role of different fuel options. Currently has a specific interest in the role of hydrogen and electrofuels Challenges and possibilities with an emphasis on cost competitiveness and environmental effects. Prof. Maria Grahn Chalmers University of Technology
Carbon dioxide - the complex molecule, problem and solution in one	Prof. Christian Hulteberg Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering, Lund University Also Master Degree in Business Administration Research on transition from fossil to renewable feedstocks in chemical and petrochemical industry New process pathways for renewable feedstocks, aiming at introducing the products into existing material streams Focal point is heterogeneous catalysis, but also non-catalytic processes and gas cleaning methods Includes assessment of economic performance, and regulatory instruments Background as serial entrepreneur, started number of companies Expert to European Commission, to Research Council of Norway and International Energy Agency Prof. Christian Hulteberg Lund University
Large scale Renewable Methanol - chances and challenges from an industrial producers view	Dr. Jens Schmidt PhD in Chemical Engineering from Tech. University Hamburg Executive MBA from Northwood University Certified Six Sigma Black belt 19y in the chemical industry with DOW in global roles Worked in Engineering and Manufacturing Roles in different business units/technologies around the world (Europe, US, Asia Pacific, Middle East) Currently Corporate Technology Fellow in DOW (highest technical rank), responsible for innovation and mega projects, sustainability and digitalization globally Also serial entrepreneur, founder and owner of several startups and IT companies Dr. Jens Schmidt DOW
Status renewable bio-methanol production	Ingvar Landälv Over 45y experience in gasification technology-based process plants CTO of Chemrec AB for 15 years, developing gasification technology and projects for pulp & paper industry, primarily for producing renewable fuels from black liquor generated in wood pulping process Work included R&D, construction & operation of plant in which black liquor was converted to methanol and DME Included tests with 10 DME fuelled HD VOLVO trucks operated over 1.5M km Senior project manager at Luleå University of Technology for 5y Chaired European Biofuels Technology Platform Working now as independent consultant Ingvar Landälv
Q&A session, discussion	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University /Ghent University
Conclusion	Prof. Sebastian Verhelst Lund University /Ghent University

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