Journal Majelis Paspama
Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): Journal Majelis Paspama, 2026, inpres

Sustainable Profitability Analysis of Natural Gas-Based Methanol Production

Onuoha Fidelis Wopara (Unknown)
Johnson, Nnadikwe (Unknown)

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Publish Date
11 Mar 2026

Abstract

Methanol production from natural gas is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels. This paper presents an economic analysis and design of large-scale methanol production, optimizing synthesis gas composition (CO/CO₂ ratio) for enhanced yield. A Maximum Energy Recovery (MER) heat exchanger network reduces operational costs, achieving a break-even point of 2.69 years. Key results include: production capacity meeting ~1% of global demand, total operating cost optimized at 4× raw materials cost, and a fixed-tube sheet heat exchanger (22.54 m²) selected for low-temperature heat exchange. Sensitivity analyses demonstrate robustness against natural gas price fluctuations and methanol market trends, underscoring the process's economic viability and environmental sustainability.

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Journal Majelis Paspama
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majelis

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Paspama Institute

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Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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Journal Majelis Paspama The following journals that receive a multidisciplinary research focus with a Scope of Engineering accept submissions of scientific articles for research in the form of research results, surveys, and literature in the fields of engineering, including: Informatics Engineering, ...