HydroMine Project

HydroMine – Development of hydrogen-oriented municipal waste refinery based on a novel borehole gasification process combined with advanced gas separation techniques. Hydromine proposes an innovative approach to hydrogen production from a high-energy fraction of the municipal solid waste (Refuse Derived Fuel – RDF). A novel batch-mode and hydrogen-oriented RDF gasification technology will be developed building on earlier experiences in in-situ coal gasification technology via repurposing of knowledge and existing coal infrastructure. The RDF feedstock upgrading, to be fully integrated with the HydroMine process, will build on the currently used wet coal processing techniques. A CCU/CCS ready stream of carbon dioxide will be produced in the process chain through the application of downstream hybrid membrane-based and adsorption hydrogen separation. This project is cofunded by the European Union’s Horizon RFCS-2022 programme under grant agreement No 101112629.