Synthetic methane

Hydroalp operates as an EPC contractor for the development of synthetic natural gas (SNG) production plants.
Thanks to the exclusive rights granted for KHIMOD technologies in Italy, Hydroalp offers a comprehensive package that combines project coordination and execution with proprietary technology.

Synthetic natural gas (SNG)—also known as synthetic methane or e-methane—is chemically identical to fossil methane (CH₄) but is produced from low-emission resources. SNG is generated through methanation (Sabatier reaction) using green hydrogen and captured CO₂, or from syngas composed of CO, CO₂, and H₂. Like fossil natural gas, SNG features high energy density, is easily storable, and is fully compatible with existing infrastructure, such as pipelines and LNG terminals.

SNG represents a strategic solution for decarbonization, enabling heavy industry, energy-intensive sectors, and gas distribution networks to transition away from fossil gas without major infrastructure changes.

ENGINEERING

  • Feasibility studies
  • Preliminary project proposals based on energy needs
  • Business plan development
  • Basic and detailed engineering

PROCUREMENT

  • Preparation and management of the permitting process (civil, electrical, environmental)
  • Executive project development
  • Project management

CONSTRUCTION

  • Plant installation, grid connection, and coordination with local distribution companies
  • Continuous performance monitoring of the plant

O&M

  • Hydroalp’s ability to design, organize, and integrate complex systems into industrial processes is a key differentiator, positioning the company among the leading players in the market, and making it a trusted partner capable of turning reliable proposals into operational reality.