Power-to-MEDME-R&D Project Completes Successful Development of Green Methanol and DME in Chile
The Power-to-MEDME-R&D project, a collaboration led by the Fraunhofer Institute, has successfully completed its research on sustainable production of green hydrogen, methanol, and dimethyl ether (DME) in Chile. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, demonstrated the viability of local production and export of these green fuels, while also assessing social and environmental impacts and training local engineers. Findings emphasize Chile's potential for decarbonization in mining and the importance of Chilean-German cooperation in advancing green hydrogen initiatives.
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The Power-to-MEDME-R&D project, a collaboration between the Fraunhofer Institute and various partners, has concluded its two-year research on sustainable production of green hydrogen, methanol, and dimethyl ether (DME) in Chile. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, the project ran from October 2023 to December 2025.
Findings indicate that Chile's favorable conditions for renewable energy make it a competitive location for producing green methanol and DME, potentially enabling cost-effective local use and export. The project demonstrated a pilot plant for DME production and developed cost-effective catalysts for electrolyzers.
Additionally, social and environmental impacts were assessed, with training for local engineers conducted at the Universidad de Concepción. The results highlight opportunities for decarbonization in mining and emphasize the significance of Chilean-German cooperation in advancing green hydrogen value chains.
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