Krajete GmbH to convert CO2 from industry emissions via methanogenesis in EU GoodByO project.
Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Manufacturing Industry
Methanogenesis specialist Krajete GmbH will work with the EU’s GoodByO Project between October 2024 and March 2028 to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the manufacturing industry. The project is part of a greater Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) where Krajete will add expertise in gas converting bioprocess development, grid balancing via biomethanation in a power to gas frame and real gas sampling to help businesses meet sustainability objectives and create new, green revenue streams.
Sustainable Biorefinery
The GoodByO project aims to establish a sustainable biorefinery that transforms organic residues, biogenic CO2 and bioprocess wastewaters into bio-based products and promote circular economy practises in the sector. These products include bio-octanoic acid, bio-hexanol, carotenoids, microbial proteins and organic fertilisers. Led by a consortium of European partners and supported by the CBE JU, the initiative will address the pressing need to reduce emissions in manufacturing.
Supporting a Circular Economy
Krajete GmbH bolsters the project using its expertise in methanogenesis, otherwise known as biomethanation. This process converts biogenic CO2 produced by various manufacturing processes into methane (CH4) that can be reused in other areas such as agriculture. This supports GoodByO’s circular economy principles and helps businesses meet sustainability targets.
“Our technology treats harmful emissions holistically and supports ongoing sustainability by facilitating circular economy strategies by turning them into valuable resources and creating new revenue streams,” explained Dr Alexander Krajete, founder and CEO of Krajete GmbH. “Our approach to emissions treatment aligns with GoodByO’s mission to promote circular economy practises, making the partnership a natural fit.
“Our methanogenesis technology can be deployed in any industrial application where hydrogen and CO2 are available, forming CH4 in an almost 1:1 ratio with inputted CO2. Furthermore, it can be easily retrofitted to existing systems, allowing businesses to take steps to improve sustainability with minimal disruption to operations.”
Krajete’s methanogenesis technology harnesses the power of naturally occurring microbes called archaea. These microbes consume only hydrogen and CO2 and form CH4 and water in a methanation reaction analogous to the chemical Sabatier process.
To learn more about how Krajete’s methanogenesis technology works and its potential use in industrial applications, visit https://www.krajete.com/expertise/bio-methanation/. To keep up with GoodByO’s progress in improving circular economy practises, visit www.cbe.europa.eu/projects/goodbyo.
