TU Freiberg Processes Danish E-Methanol into Synthetic Gasoline under DeCarTrans Project
TU Bergakademie Freiberg and CAC Engineering have successfully converted Danish E-Methanol into synthetic gasoline as part of the DeCarTrans project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport. The trial produced approximately 23,000 liters of nearly climate-neutral gasoline, utilizing biogenic CO₂ and green hydrogen, with a goal of achieving up to 90% CO₂ reduction compared to fossil fuels. A second trial is planned for Q2 2026 to assess long-term operational viability.
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The TU Bergakademie Freiberg and CAC Engineering have successfully processed Danish E-Methanol into synthetic gasoline as part of the DeCarTrans project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport. The E-Methanol, derived from a large-scale facility in Kassø, Denmark, a joint venture of European Energy and Mitsui, was utilized in a trial from November to December 2025, producing approximately 23,000 liters of nearly climate-neutral gasoline.
The E-Methanol is based on biogenic CO₂ and green hydrogen generated from renewable electricity. The project aims to demonstrate the full process chain and achieve a CO₂ reduction of up to 90% compared to fossil gasoline.
A second trial campaign is scheduled for Q2 2026 to validate long-term operational capability. The DeCarTrans project is supported with €14.93 million in funding, with partners including FEV Europe and Coryton Advanced Fuels Deutschland.
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