Wenzel et al. (2025): Direct air capture enables sustainable hydrocarbon production in water-scarce regions
Henrik Wenzel, Thomas Schöb, David Sholl, Jochen Linßen, Detlef Stolten, Jann Weinand, IN: ResearchSquare, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8161590/v1
Methanol is an essential chemical for the global economy, but its production typically requires substantial water inputs. Here the authors investigate the techno-economic potential of water-conscious methanol production across more than 20,000 regions worldwide by integrating direct air capture (DAC) with electrolysis, methanol synthesis and a renewable energy supply system.