THE
PROJECT
waste-to-hydrogen plant.
YEARS
PARTNERS
COUNTRIES
FUNDING
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
THE GOALS
- New fundamental knowledge of reactions pathways: Gain deeper knowledge of thermo-chemical, catalytic and mechanical processes.
- New technologies & systems: Upscale and integrate innovative technologies for robust, efficient, and low-cost conversion.
- Developing new digital tools and AI: Develop new digital tools and models for optimising performance and guiding design.
- New waste management practices: Unlock energy potential in new organic waste feedstocks via categorisation and quality control methodologies.
- Planning, regulation & safety: Increase knowledge of planning and regulatory requirements to implement and operate waste-to-hydrogen plants.
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Clean hydrogen certification:
Validate hydrogen quality and environmental credentials. - Economic & environmental benchmarking: Benchmark solution against other green hydrogen and waste valorisation pathways.
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Preparing for market:
Develop regional and European scale-up plan for post-project exploitation.
PROCESS OF CONVERTING WASTE TO HYDROGEN
THE WORK STRUCTURE
SHORT DESCRIPTIONS
Develop a novel waste-to-hydrogen concept, basic engineering and testing to prepare for scale-up.
Development of a digital twin of all the whole plant and integration with demonstrator.
Development of methodology and plan for sustainable waste management and quality control for the demonstrator and implementation for waste supply to demonstrator.
Design and manufacture of technology units and preparation of demonstration site.
System integration and commissioning at demonstration site, followed by testing campaign.
Assessment of techno-economic and environmental impacts of plant, benchmarked against other green hydrogen pathways, as well as preparation for post-project replication and scale-up.
Carry out all necessary project communication and dissemination to maximise awareness and knowledge exchange with EU stakeholders.
Oversee day-to-day coordination, financial controls and administrative tasks and manage any risks that arise.
MILESTONES & IMPACT
Expected impacts by 2040
72,000 tH2 / year
GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
1.2 million tons
WASTE TREATED
291,000 tCo2-eq / year
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION
2.19€ / kg
LEVELIZED COST OF HYDROGEN
330
JOBS CREATED
SIBLING PROJECT
CARMA-H2 is an EU-funded project pioneering a circular approach to hydrogen production. Using an advanced Protonic Membrane Reformer (bioPMR) and CO₂ liquefaction, the project will efficiently convert biogas from organic waste into high-purity, pressurized hydrogen while simultaneously capturing food-grade CO₂. Designed for decentralized deployment, CARMA-H2 makes local hydrogen production viable, reducing emissions and fostering a circular economy. The system will be demonstrated at the Arazuri wastewater treatment plant in Navarra, Spain, showcasing a scalable solution for a greener future.
RELATED PROJECTS
HERMES is a pioneering European project aiming to revolutionize clean energy by advancing hydrogen separation and purification. As hydrogen becomes central to Europe’s low-carbon goals, current purification methods remain too costly and energy-intensive. HERMES addresses this challenge with two cutting-edge membrane technologies –Palladium-based and Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS)– designed to deliver high-purity hydrogen more efficiently and affordably Prototypes will be built and tested in industrial settings in Italy and Türkiye, capable of processing up to 100 kg of hydrogen per day from various gas streams, with targets of under 3.5kWh energy use and production costs below 1 euro per kilogram.
CLUSTERS INVOLVED
