Analysis of innovative decarbonation technologies by methanation

Abstract:In the development process of Romania, the energy sector for 2030 contributes essentially through its influence on the quality of life, the environment, the competitiveness of the economy, as well as the climate [1]. Thus, the energy sector from Romania must become more economically efficient, less polluting, and more technologically advanced.This paper presents the analysis of innovative methanation decarbonation technologies, the following aspects were pursued: methanisation, the reactions involved and the importance of the methanisation process, methanisation technologies and methane use, decarbonisation through methanisation, the importance of catalysts in methanation processes, decarbonisation with Carbon Capture Storage (CCS), catalyst enabled processes. Behind modern methanation decarbonization technologies is a history of over 100 years based on research and development [2]. At present, methanization is in the attention of scientists, industry, and energy companies, because: fossil fuels are a finite resource that will soon be exhausted; the energy system is constantly changing, and renewable energies are playing an increasingly important role in it; increasing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere contributes to global climate change.