Course in E-methanol and Synthetic Fuels
Online 300-hour course in E-methanol and synthetic fuels. 6 modules covering Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 and Aspen Plus. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the chemical routes for producing e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
Select CO₂ and hydrogen sources suited to each project.
Conceptually design a renewable methanol synthesis plant.
Analyse the marine and aviation markets for synthetic fuels.
Apply the European methodology for emissions calculation and RFNBO certification.
Calculate the levelised cost and its sensitivity to key variables.
Develop a technical and economic project for a Power-to-Fuel plant.
Who it's for
- Power-to-X process engineer who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Synthesis chemical engineer who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Alternative fuels analyst who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Transport decarbonisation consultant who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Sustainability certification technician who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Industrial project manager who wants to specialise in e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter chemicals and petrochemicals.
What you'll work with
- Directiva (UE) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2023/1184
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2023/1185
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- ASTM D7566
- ISO 14040
- ISCC EU
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Power-to-Liquid and Power-to-Methanol routes1.2Hydrogenation of CO₂ to methanol1.3Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃ catalysts and deactivation1.4Thermodynamic equilibrium and single-pass conversion1.5Reverse water-gas shift reaction1.6Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and product distribution1.7Methanol-to-gasoline and methanol-to-kerosene1.8Dimethyl ether and oxymethylene ethers1.9Properties of synthetic fuels versus fossil fuels1.10Workshop: calculation of methanol synthesis equilibrium
2.1CO₂ capture from industrial point sources2.2Direct air capture2.3Biogenic CO₂ from biogas and biomass2.4CO₂ purification and compression2.5Alkaline, PEM and solid oxide electrolysis2.6Steam and CO₂ co-electrolysis2.7Thermal integration with SOEC electrolysers2.8Water availability and treatment2.9Carbon origin accounting2.10Case study: selecting the CO₂ source for a plant
3.1Process flow diagram and recycle loop3.2Isothermal and adiabatic reactors3.3Separation and distillation of crude methanol3.4Purge management and energy recovery3.5Flexible operation with variable renewables3.6Intermediate hydrogen and CO₂ storage3.7Scale-up from pilot to commercial plants3.8Power-to-Fuel efficiency indicators3.9Industrial projects in Europe and China3.10Laboratory: simulation of a plant in Aspen Plus
4.1Methanol as a marine fuel4.2Synthetic sustainable aviation fuels4.3Blends with petrol and use in engines4.4Feedstock for the chemical industry4.5RFNBO quotas in transport4.6ReFuelEU Aviation mandates4.7FuelEU Maritime initiative4.8Prices, contracts and offtake4.9Logistics chain and methanol bunkering4.10Practical: market analysis for marine e-methanol
5.1Emissions reduction and the RED methodology5.2Principles of additionality and temporal correlation5.3ISCC EU and REDcert certification schemes5.4Life cycle analysis of synthetic fuels5.5Levelised cost of e-methanol5.6Sensitivity to electricity price5.7Methanol safety and toxicity5.8Quality standards for fuel methanol5.9Technological and financing risks5.10Case study: calculating emissions savings
6.1Definition of the product and target market6.2Selection of carbon and hydrogen sources6.3Conceptual process design6.4Mass and energy balance6.5Flexible operation strategy6.6Emissions assessment and certification6.7Economic analysis and sensitivity6.8Project development plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen Plus, DWSIM, SimaPro, MATLAB, Python with Cantera, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: simulating a methanol synthesis loop, calculating emissions savings under the RED methodology, and analysing levelised cost against electricity price. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the chemical routes for producing e-methanol and synthetic fuels.
Select CO₂ and hydrogen sources suited to each project.
Conceptually design a renewable methanol synthesis plant.
Analyse the marine and aviation markets for synthetic fuels.
Apply the European methodology for emissions calculation and RFNBO certification.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Aspen Plus, DWSIM, SimaPro, MATLAB and Python with Cantera. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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