COMECA & Elogen: Together on the MéthyCentre Project

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The energy transition relies on concrete and innovative solutions. It is with this approach that COMECA supports Elogen on the MéthyCentre project, an R&D demonstrator for methanation located in Angé, in the Loir-et-Cher region. Here’s a look back at an ambitious project at the heart of the power-to-gas sector.

MéthyCentre: Producing renewable gas from hydrogen and CO₂

Led by Storengy, a subsidiary of Engie, the MéthyCentre project aims to produce synthetic methane from green hydrogen generated by electrolysis and biogenic CO₂ sourced from a local agricultural digester.

This fully renewable methane will then be injected into the gas distribution network operated by GRDF, complementing biomethane. It is a pre-industrial scale project designed to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of a complete power-to-gas chain capable of operating over the long term.

A high-performance power supply solution by COMECA

To power the 250 kW PEM electrolyzer supplied by Elogen, a French specialist in electrolysis technologies, COMECA was selected to provide the conversion package.

Our Allhydre PRO solution naturally stood out for this type of project. It offers:

  • High electrical performance, essential for the optimal operation of the electrolyzer

  • Reduced footprint, suitable for constrained sites

  • Facilitated maintenance, crucial for critical installations

Specifically designed for projects under 1 MW, the Allhydre PRO range meets the requirements of compactness, reliability, and efficiency demanded by new industrial applications related to hydrogen.

Local production serving the energy transition

The commissioning of the MéthyCentre site is nearing completion. Ultimately, it will produce daily:

  • 50 kg of green hydrogen

  • 50 m³ of synthetic methane per hour

This represents the energy consumption equivalent of 800 inhabitants and 20 light vehicles. A significant contribution to decarbonizing usage and developing energy storage solutions.

Thanks to our Allhydre PRO solution, we provide our industrial partners with reliable, efficient equipment designed to meet the challenges of the energy transition.

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