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A flexible synthetic building block for fuels and chemicals

Overview

A fossil-free foundation for fuels and chemicals

AIRMADE® Methanol is AIRCO’s catalytic pathway for producing methanol from carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen (H2).

It replaces fossil-based methanol production with a scalable, industrial alternative designed for real-world deployment. Built on AIRCO’s AIRMADE® platform, the pathway is designed for scale, integration, and repeatability.

Benefits

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Renewable

Methanol production without fossil feedstocks

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Compatible

Compatibility with existing methanol uses and downstream derivatives

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Flexible

Flexible deployment across sites and markets

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Low-carbon

Lower lifecycle carbon intensity than conventional methanol

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AIRMADE Methanol samples
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Catalyst pellets

Process

Inside our methanol pathway

AIRMADE® Methanol converts CO₂ and hydrogen into methanol through a catalytic reactor system.

The process is designed to operate across variable feedstocks and site conditions, whether deployed as a standalone unit or integrated into an existing facility.

Process diagram showing CO2 and H2 reacting in a MEOH process to produce synthetic methanol.

Applications

A core molecule, re-engineered

Methanol is a foundational input across fuels, chemicals, and emerging energy systems, supporting various applications.

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Fuel applications, including marine and other hard-to-abate sectors
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Chemical production
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Downstream derivatives, including fibers and plastics

Commercial Models

Paths to deployment

AIRCO offers two paths to deploy AIRMADE® Methanol:

Technology licensing

License the AIRMADE® Methanol process and catalyst package through AIRCO’s Catalysts & Processes business for integration into new or existing methanol facilities.

Integrated systems

Deploy engineered systems built around the AIRMADE® Methanol process with AIRCO’s Advanced Manufacturing team, from design through commissioning.