ColdSpark® project’s innovative approach to sustainable hydrogen and carbon production took the spotlight in the last months of 2024 at three prestigious biogas conferences across Europe. Presented by Michael Koettner from IBBK, the project attracted significant attention from scientists, industry representatives, and consultants in the fields of syngas, biogas, bio-hydrogen, hydrogen, power-to-gas, and biomethane.
SABIA National Biogas Conference, 9–10 October 2024, South Africa
The SABIA National Biogas Conference brought together key stakeholders to explore the latest advancements in biogas technology. ColdSpark®’s presentation highlighted its cutting-edge non-thermal plasma (NTP) technology, sparking discussions on its unique technology for cracking biomethane into hydrogen and solid carbon. This sustainable alternative to traditional methods impressed the audience eager to uncover innovative solutions for renewable energy.
ACI Future of Biogas Europe Conference, 27–28 November 2024, Barcelona, Spain
The ACI Future of Biogas Europe Conference provided an excellent platform for ColdSpark® to engage with over 100 attendees, including notable industry players and researchers. The project’s presentation and poster session outlined the advantages of pulsating plasma technology, such as:
- Reduced energy requirements compared to electrolysis in hydrogen production.
- Environmentally friendly carbon separation processes.
- The feasibility of utilising bio-hydrogen for synthetic methane production in conjunction with CO2 emissions from biogas upgrading.
Questions from the audience ranged from the potential of carbon separation into various fractions to the comparison of carbon footprints between electrolysis and cold plasma pyrolysis. These interactions underscored the growing interest in ColdSpark®’s approach as a game-changer in the renewable energy sector.
Biomasse Suisse, Rencontres Romandes du Biogaz, 5 December 2024, Lausanne, Switzerland
The final stop in Lausanne gathered 150 participants from diverse backgrounds, including academia, industry, and environmental consultancy. ColdSpark®’s showcase emphasised its potential and allowed meaningful exchanges with organisations and networking opportunities.
Key Highlights and Networking Success
Across these events, ColdSpark®’s plasma technology elicited substantial interest, particularly regarding its technical readiness level and its comparative advantages over existing hydrogen production methods. The project’s interactions led to valuable connections with key players, including the Institut für Biogas und Energie, Germany; Nephin Biomethane, Ireland; Dr. Ritter Biogas and Biomethane measuring equipment, Germany; Nordsol, Netherlands; DBFZ, Germany; Bioshare AB, Sweden; Biokona, Lithuania; Fremsyn, Denmark; Landwärme, Germany; Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; Hitachi Zossen, Switzerland; Alphasynt; Switzerland; Advanced Renewable, Indonesia; IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Sweden; Sysadvance, Portugal; bmp Greengas, Germany, etc.
These engagements not only advanced ColdSpark®’s outreach but also established a solid foundation for future collaborations in the biomethane and hydrogen industries, paving the way for the successful exploitation of the technology.
