NEWARK, Calif. & SOMERSET, N.J., May 20 — Ohmium International Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency, modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced its collaboration with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. This joint development pairing RenewCO₂’s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with the Ohmium Lotus® PEM electrolyzer platform and manufacturing capabilities has the potential to accelerate CO₂-to-chemicals commercialization.
“RenewCO₂ has developed world-class processes for converting CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels. We envision Ohmium’s manufacturing expertise and electrolyzer platform enabling us to scale rapidly. Together, we’re transforming CO₂ from liability to resource and accelerating this industrial shift,” said Dr. Anders Laursen, RenewCO₂ CEO.
According to Dr. Markus Tacke, Ohmium CEO, “Hydrogen and CO₂ are fundamental building blocks for the next generation of organic chemicals. Ohmium’s strength lies in delivering scalable, cost‑effective green hydrogen through advanced PEM electrolysis, while RenewCO₂ brings deep expertise in the electrochemical conversion of CO₂ into valuable chemical intermediates. We believe that together, our technologies can form a powerful, integrated platform to electrify chemical production, unlock circular carbon pathways, and accelerate the commercialization of sustainable fuels and materials.”
Additionally, Masaaki Toma, Chair of the Japanese Formic Acid Working Group in the Consortium for CO₂ Capture and Utilization organized by AIST, and a 39-year veteran of Sumitomo Chemicals, praised the collaboration, stating: “It is wonderful to see this joint work. Coupling Ohmium’s highly efficient and modular electrolyzer technology with RenewCO₂’s advanced CO₂ electrolysis processes brings to the industry what I have been excited to see for some time. Efficiently generated Formic Acid can be highly effective in lowering both chemical industry carbon intensity as well as providing an easy-to-use method for energy transportation.”
RenewCO₂’s eCUT-FA™ technology cost-effectively converts waste CO₂ into chemical products for existing industrial processes. Paired with Ohmium’s state-of-the art PEM technology, the combined technology can enable CO₂-to-product solutions on a commercial scale and electrify chemical production using clean electricity and available feedstocks.