NEW TECHNOLOGIES
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Driving decarbonisation and reducing the global carbon footprint
As part of our commitment to the progressive decarbonisation of the economy and the fight against climate change, we develop energy solutions ranging from renewable energies to the production of green molecules for the decarbonisation of key sectors such as transport and industry.
How do we work on developing new technologies at Solarig?
The energy transition requires innovation, vision and adaptability. At Solarig, we work continuously to identify and develop emerging technologies that provide real solutions to the challenges of decarbonising the economy and transforming the energy system.
Our approach combines technical analysis, industrial feasibility and environmental commitment to advance solutions such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and e-methane, contributing to the development of scalable projects aligned with a more sustainable and competitive energy model.
What are sustainable fuels?
Key lever for decarbonisation
Sustainable fuels enable significant emissions reductions in sectors where direct electrification is not feasible. Produced from renewable or low-carbon sources such as biomass, waste, captured CO₂, or renewable electricity, these energy carriers are an essential part of moving towards a cleaner, circular, and resilient energy system, while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure and technologies.
Sustainable fuels can reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil kerosene in aviation.
Source: IATA (International Air Transport Association)
What is e-methane?
Renewable energy transformed into molecules
E-methane is a synthetic fuel obtained through Power-to-X processes that combine renewable hydrogen and captured CO₂ to generate a stable, storable and versatile chemical vector. This synthetic molecule can be injected directly into the existing gas network without the need for additional investment in infrastructure, positioning it as a strategic solution for industrial decarbonisation.
In Europe, there are already 25 plants producing e-methane from renewable electricity and biogenic CO₂.
Source: European Biogas Association (EBA)
What is SAF?
Sustainable aviation fuel
SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is a sustainable fuel designed specifically for air transport and compatible with current engines and infrastructure. Produced from renewable or low-carbon raw materials, it immediately reduces aviation's climate footprint and is establishing itself as the main route towards a more sustainable aviation model.
SAF could account for more than 50% of total aviation fuel consumption by 2050.
Source: IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Approach to sustainable fuels
We develop solutions that combine the Gas-to-Liquid route with Power-to-Liquid, leveraging our synergies with the green gas production business area (Biorig).
Elements of sustainable fuels
Biomethane (GtL)
Exclusive use for the development of Gas-to-Liquid solutions with a guaranteed supply of biomethane from Biorig plants.
Biogenic CO₂ (GtL, PtL)
Supply of biogenic CO₂ provided by Biorig's biomethane plants and through contracts with third parties.
Renewable H₂ (GtL, PtL)
Electrolysis produces renewable hydrogen and oxygen using clean electricity to break down water molecules, ensuring maximum efficiency in all our processes.
Transport (road, sea and air)
Decarbonisation of the transport sector, which is responsible for 20% of global emissions with 8 Gt of CO₂/year, by replacing traditional fuels with sustainable ones.
Chemical industry
Decarbonisation of the industrial sector, responsible for 23% of global emissions with 9.2 Gt CO₂/year.
Elementos de los combustibles sostenibles
Biomethane (GtL)
Exclusive use for the development of Gas-to-Liquid solutions with a guaranteed supply of biomethane from Biorig plants.
Biogenic CO₂ (GtL, PtL)
Supply of biogenic CO₂ provided by Biorig's biomethane plants and through contracts with third parties.
Renewable H₂ (GtL, PtL)
Electrolysis produces renewable hydrogen and oxygen using clean electricity to break down water molecules, ensuring maximum efficiency in all our processes.
Transport (road, sea and air)
Decarbonisation of the transport sector, which is responsible for 20% of global emissions with 8 Gt of CO₂/year, by replacing traditional fuels with sustainable ones.
Chemical industry
Decarbonisation of the industrial sector, responsible for 23% of global emissions with 9.2 Gt CO₂/year.
