DVGW-EBI KIT - Demo-SNG
Overview
StatusDemoInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionGermanyInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyPEMInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026catalytic methanation, honeycomb catalyst reactorDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
ProductCH4Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Capacity100 kW scaleDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis.
Details
Technology & product
Componentsmobile demo SNG plant, standard shipping container, honeycomb catalyst carrier, electrolysis couplingDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
Configuration DetailDual-mode SNG/PtG operation: biomass-gasification products are methanated directly, while green electricity enables electrolysis and additional hydrogen; variable modes use a honeycomb catalyst carrier.Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Feedstockbiomass-gasification products: H2, CO2, CO, wood residues via biomass gasificationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Power Sourcegreen electricityKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Power Source Detailelectrolysis produces additional hydrogen when green power is availableKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Project GroupDemoSNG (Demonstration Substitute Natural Gas)Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Project Typemobile pilot plant / demonstration plantDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
Capacity & economics
FinancingKIC InnoEnergy initiated the project in the amount of EUR 4.5 millionKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Status & timeline
Operating Leveloperated on a wood gasifier in Sweden; first KIT operation tests completedDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
Eventproject partners started in 2009, first KIT operation tests completed in 2014; plant moved to Köping, Sweden, later DVGW-EBI page states fitting with new honeycomb segments in H2MareDVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT
Date online (tracker field)2011 (meaning under review)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Additional project information
ProductCH4International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
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Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 6 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- DVGW Research Center at Engler-Bunte-Institut of KIT Production of renewable gases
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass Shared by 6 fields: Older value
Field sources
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| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | DVGW-EBI KIT - Demo-SNG | View exact valueDVGW-EBI KIT - Demo-SNG | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | Germany | View exact valueGermany | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Components | mobile demo SNG plant, standard shipping container, honeycomb catalyst carrier, electrolysis coupling | View exact value["mobile demo SNG plant","standard shipping container","honeycomb catalyst carrier","electrolysis coupling"] | Production of renewable gases; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Configuration Detail | Dual-mode SNG/PtG operation: biomass-gasification products are methanated directly, while green electricity enables electrolysis and additional hydrogen; variable modes use a honeycomb catalyst carrier. | View exact valueDual-mode SNG/PtG operation: biomass-gasification products are methanated directly, while green electricity enables electrolysis and additional hydrogen; variable modes use a honeycomb catalyst carrier. | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Feedstock | biomass-gasification products: H2, CO2, CO, wood residues via biomass gasification | View exact value["biomass-gasification products: H2, CO2, CO","wood residues via biomass gasification"] | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Power Source | green electricity | View exact valuegreen electricity | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Power Source Detail | electrolysis produces additional hydrogen when green power is available | View exact valueelectrolysis produces additional hydrogen when green power is available | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Product | CH4 | View exact valueCH4 | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Project Group | DemoSNG (Demonstration Substitute Natural Gas) | View exact valueDemoSNG (Demonstration Substitute Natural Gas) | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Project Type | mobile pilot plant / demonstration plant | View exact valuemobile pilot plant / demonstration plant | Production of renewable gases; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Technology | PEM | View exact valuePEM | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | catalytic methanation, honeycomb catalyst reactor | View exact value["catalytic methanation","honeycomb catalyst reactor"] | Production of renewable gases; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Capacity | 100 kW scale | View exact value100 kW scale | Production of renewable gases | Older value | |
| Financing | KIC InnoEnergy initiated the project in the amount of EUR 4.5 million | View exact valueKIC InnoEnergy initiated the project in the amount of EUR 4.5 million | Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | — | |
| Event | project partners started in 2009, first KIT operation tests completed in 2014; plant moved to Köping, Sweden, later DVGW-EBI page states fitting with new honeycomb segments in H2Mare | View exact value["project partners started in 2009","first KIT operation tests completed in 2014; plant moved to Köping, Sweden","later DVGW-EBI page states fitting with new honeycomb segments in H2Mare"] | Production of renewable gases; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Event | Date online : 2011 | View exact value{"date":"2011","date_precision":"year","event":"Date online","basis":"iea_hydrogen_projects_raw.csv"} | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Operating Level | operated on a wood gasifier in Sweden; first KIT operation tests completed | View exact valueoperated on a wood gasifier in Sweden; first KIT operation tests completed | Production of renewable gases; Flexible Methane Production from Electricity and Bio-mass | Older value | |
| Progress Status | Demo | View exact valueDEMO | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | CH4 | View exact valueCH4 | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
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