Revolutionary e-methanol
production technology to de-fossilize
transportation & the chemical industry:
 Sustainable fuel Carbon-neutral chemicals Circular production Green methanol .

ICODOS patented e-methanol production technology enables lowest-cost and at-scale production of sustainable e-methanol.

What We Do

ICODOS is a Germany-based technology development company that delivers groundbreaking e-methanol production solutions. Leveraging our patented hybrid process, we transform harmful off-gases into highly versatile liquid methanol. When produced sustainably, this e-methanol can help decarbonize both the transportation sector and the chemical industry.

See how our patented hybrid process works.

2019-2021

Lab demonstration of process

Validation of patented hybrid process through carbon capture and synthesis of real gases.

2021-2023

Commissioning of pilot plant

Fully integrated e-methanol production plant with capacity of 10 tons e-methanol per year.

From 2024

Commercial demonstration and industrial scale-up

Modular industrial-scale plant with production capacity of 3.500 tons e-methanol per year.

ICODOS’ technology enables a fully automated and dynamic production of e-methanol, minimizing energy and fixed operating cost

>30%

energy efficiency

ICODOS’ hybrid process requires >30% less energy for carbon capture, enabling a clear cost advantage in e-methanol production
>40K

CO2 sources

ICODOS’ proprietary carbon capture process can utilize almost any CO2 point source, alone >40,000 in Europe and North America
>99%

carbon capture

ICODOS’ utilizes >99% of the captured CO2 in the e-methanol production, a clear advantage over competing technologies

Green methanol is key to decarbonizing the chemical industry as well as shipping and other parts of the transportation sector

Green methanol, a sustainably produced alternative to conventional methanol, is the most viable carbon-neutral fuel substitute for oil. It plays a critical role in de-fossilizing the shipping industry and other transportation sectors. By replacing fossil fuels in transportation and serving as a sustainable feedstock in the chemical industry, green methanol has the potential to reduce gigatons of CO2 emissions.

500+
million tons of methanol needed per year in 2050 to meet surging demand
100%

fossil-free alternative to conventional methanol and fuel

1
giga ton of green house gas emissions due to shipping and methanol chemistry
<1%
of global methanol production is sustainable and carbon neutral
Passionate People

The Minds
Behind ICODOS

Meet the individuals who form the heartbeat of ICODOS. Each team member brings a unique blend of experience and passion, coming together to transform ideas into impactful technology. Get to know the faces behind ICODOS, united in their mission to create a better world

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Latest news about ICODOS

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Weltpremiere: Produktionsanlage „Mannheim 001“ gewinnt Schiffstreibstoff aus Abwasser und Strom

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ICODOS Recognized as a Top Innovator in the World Economic Forum CCU Challenge

ICODOS is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 11 Top Innovators in the Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Challenge, organized by the World Economic Forum’s innovation platform, UpLink.
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11 million EUR grant: ICODOS powers next-generation methanol synthesis in BeBOP project

The European Commission awards BeBOP project: ultra-high resource efficiency and flexibility for biomass power-to-methanol plant
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ICODOS wins EU Business BlueInvest Awards 2024

The BlueInvest Awards aim to recognize and support the most innovative solutions in the Blue Economy and reward companies like ICODOS for their outstanding contributions.
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ICODOS, KIT, and BASF launch world’s first fully-integrated, automated and dynamically operated e-methanol plant

In a groundbreaking step towards sustainable chemical production, ICODOS, KIT and BASF have announced the successful start-up of the world's first fully integrated, fully automated and dynamically operated e-methanol plant at KIT's Campus North in Germany.
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Mannheim-based startup ICODOS wins prestigious Lothar Späth Prize

The awards, which recognize outstanding collaborations between companies and research institutions from Baden-Württemberg or Thuringia, attracted an impressive gathering of more than 120 guests.
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Synthetic methanol for shipping: EUR 9.7 mn for European project “POSEIDON”

The e-methanol plant built by ICODOS at the energy lab Les Reunières of EDF (Electricité de France) south of Paris will be tested in relevant operational environments and the produced e-methanol will be used in 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines to evaluate the fuel quality and compatibility.
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Revolutionary e-methanol technology wins prestigious MEXI regional award

Recognized as Germany’s most lucrative regional award for startups, MEXI honors promising and innovative new businesses established in the last three years.

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