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Electrochaea Partners with Hitachi to Bring Synthetic Methane to Japan
The deployment of Electrochaea´s technology in Japan will support the country's climate goals to achieve 5% carbon-neutralized gas via the injection of 1% synthetic methane into existing infrastructure by 2030, increasing to 90% carbon-neutralized gas by 2050. In turn, this supports the country's climate pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
"We are delighted Hitachi has chosen Electrochaea's proprietary P2M technology to bring biomethanation to Japan . Partnering with a global energy leader strengthens our presence worldwide and will be key to our expansion throughout Asia . e-Methane can play an important role in realizing Japan's ambitious climate goals and we're proud that Electrochaea's innovative technology has been validated by esteemed industry leaders." - Dr. Doris Hafenbradl , CTO and Managing Director, Electrochaea.
Electrochaea is a leading Power-to-Gas technology provider and provides patented IP to generate renewable synthetic methane. The company's proprietary biomethanation process utilizes excess green power and emitted CO2 to produce a renewable fuel that can be stored and transported via existing gas grids and infrastructure, and has been demonstrated at plants in Germany , Switzerland and the United States . Dedicated to combating climate change, Electrochaea's innovative technology facilitates the long-term storage and transportation of green energy and provides a safe, drop-in alternative to fossil fuel-derived natural gas. Electrochaea's HQ is located in Munich, Germany , with offices in Denmark and the United States . Visit us at www.electrochaea.com
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