據世界天然氣3月18日消息：日本天然氣公司大阪燃氣將與新加坡能源公司City Energy和City-OG Gas Energy Services合作，探討在新加坡開展甲烷化項目的可行性。

甲烷化工廠通過轉換二氧化碳(CO2)和氫來生產合成甲烷，提供二氧化碳和綠色氫氣的碳中和過程是由可再生電力驅動的電解生產的。

除了減少二氧化碳排放外，使用合成甲烷的一個優勢是無需改造現有基礎設施，從而進一步降低成本和排放。 

根據Daigas集團在2021年1月宣布的碳中和愿景(CNV)，該研究旨在探索為期6個月的商業模式和經濟評估。

根據聯合研究概述，在研究期間，合作伙伴將為試點工廠評估合適的位置和技術，并探索二氧化碳和氫氣運輸的潛力。 

該合資企業是大阪燃氣公司碳中和目標的一部分，同時還有其他甲烷化項目，比如與新瀉縣長岡市的INPEX公司合作開發甲烷化技術。

馮娟 摘譯自 世界天然氣

原文如下：

Osaka Gas takes on Singapore methanation project

Japanese gas company Osaka Gas will collaborate with Singapore energy companies City Energy and City-OG Gas Energy Services to explore feasibility of a methanation project in Singapore.

Methanation plants are used to produce synthetic methane through the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen, a carbon neutral process providing the CO2 and green hydrogen used is produced from electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. 

Aside from mitigating CO2 emissions, an advantage of synthetic methane use is that existing infrastructure does not need to be modified, further reducing costs and emissions. 

In line with the Daigas Group Carbon Neutral Vision (CNV) announced in January 2021, the study aims to explore business models and an economic evaluation over a 6-month period. 

According to the joint study overview, during the study period the partners will assess suitable locations and technologies for the pilot plant and also explore the potential for transportation of CO2 and hydrogen. 

The venture is part of Osaka Gas’ carbon neutral goals alongside other methanation projects such as the methanation technical development with INPEX in Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture.