Italy’s HydroAlp* and France’s Khimod are joining forces on the Pegasus project — an e-methane production unit supported by Società Gasdotti Italia (SGI), an independent operator of Italy’s gas transmission network.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the recovery and reuse of CO₂ and renewable hydrogen. Concretely, by the end of the year, Khimod will deliver a production unit set to begin operations in early 2026, once it is connected to the gas grid. The unit will convert CO₂ — sourced from the fermentation of agricultural waste — and green hydrogen generated from renewable energy (solar, hydroelectric and wind) into e-methane.
The project aims to produce 116 tonnes of carbon-neutral synthetic gas per year. This e-methane will be injected into the local gas network, supplying clean energy equivalent to the annual consumption of around 150 homes.
Reusing Existing Gas Infrastructure
Khimod’s solution relies on catalytic reactors that enable decentralised production of low-carbon gas. This offers two main benefits: a reduction of more than 300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually (in the case of Pegasus), and the reuse of existing gas infrastructure without the need for extensive new development.
“This partnership with HydroAlp marks a key milestone in Khimod’s growth,” said CEO Nicolas Serrie. “The project is also a major step in advancing Power-to-X and Waste-to-X solutions — both essential to meeting the energy challenges of tomorrow.”
*HydroAlp is an Italian company specialising in EPC engineering for green hydrogen production and renewable energy installations.
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