In an era where methane emissions pose a severe climate threat – with warming effects 84 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year timescale – MIT spinout Emvolon has engineered a practical solution by repurposing automotive engines into modular chemical plants. This technical advancement addresses two pressing environmental challenges: distributed methane emissions and the decarbonization needs of heavy transport sectors. The company’s approach transforms methane gas into green methanol and ammonia at the source, eliminating costly transportation infrastructure. Each compact unit, housed within a 40-foot shipping container, processes 300,000 standard cubic feet of methane daily, yielding 8 tons of … Continue reading MIT Spinout Transforms Engines into Methanol-Producing Plants