The Spanish company Methanol Reformer, together with its Norwegian partner DRIV Hydrogen, has successfully commissioned a BioH₂ unit. The plant was installed in Kløfta, Norway, and is intended to demonstrate the practical suitability of the modular methanol reformer technology under real-world conditions. The goal is to produce hydrogen from bio-methanol in a decentralized manner – particularly for applications that require a continuous supply of high-purity hydrogen.
Decentralized hydrogen production using bio-methanol
“The production of our first kilogram of hydrogen shows that the technology works and provides a solid foundation for further development,” said Kristian Morken, Managing Director of DRIV Hydrogen. Javier Torres, Managing Director of Methanol Reformer, emphasized: “This event marks the beginning of a new path for decentralized hydrogen and power solutions.”
Modular design for flexible applications
Methanol Reformer’s technology is based on modular units for hydrogen and power generation from methanol. The portfolio includes the H₂ generators LM18 and LM30, as well as containerized solutions such as e-Nomad (for off-grid power supply) and H-Nomad (for direct hydrogen supply). The systems are designed for use in mobile and stationary applications and aim to provide a reliable, safe and low-maintenance energy supply.
The commissioning in Kløfta took place over three days and also served to test operational safety, ease of maintenance and continuous operation. According to the company, the plant provides a continuous hydrogen supply in 24/7 operation.
Methanol Reformer, based in Barcelona, develops and markets modular solutions for decentralized energy generation from methanol. DRIV Hydrogen is a Norwegian company specializing in hydrogen solutions and sustainable energy systems. It is part of the DRIV Group, which focuses on low-emission fuels, lubricants and chemical products.
