Our Technology

Transforming Captured CO₂ into Valuable Chemicals

At Coval Energy, we turn captured carbon dioxide into high-value chemical products using our patented electrochemical conversion technology.

One-step electrochemical conversion of CO₂, water and electricity into formic acid and potassium formate

Our innovative process directly converts CO₂, water, and renewable electricity into valuable products such as formic acid and potassium formate in a single step. By eliminating the need for fossil-based feedstocks, biomass, and complex intermediate processes, we enable a cleaner, more efficient path toward industrial decarbonization.

Key Benefits

  • Direct conversion of captured CO₂ into valuable chemicals
  • Powered by renewable electricity
  • No biomass or waste feedstocks required
  • Modular and scalable system design
  • Compact footprint for easy industrial integration
  • Supports circular carbon economy objectives
  • Proven operation under industrial conditions

How Our Technology Works

Coval Energy’s patented electrochemical process combines three inputs:

  • Captured CO₂ from industrial emission sources
  • Water
  • Renewable electricity

Inside the Coval Electrolyser, these inputs are converted directly into market-ready chemical products through a highly efficient electrochemical reaction.

Products

Formic Acid

A versatile liquid chemical used in a wide range of industrial applications including chemicals, agriculture, textiles, and energy storage.

Potassium Formate

A high-value crystalline product used in de-icing, drilling fluids, and specialty industrial applications.

The Coval Electrolyser

At the heart of our platform is the Coval Electrolyser, a patented high-pressure electrochemical reactor featuring advanced bipolar membrane technology.

The Coval Electrolyser test installation

Technology Highlights

  • High-pressure operation up to 40 bar
  • Patented bipolar membrane electrolyser design
  • High conversion efficiency and product selectivity
  • Modular architecture for rapid deployment
  • Optimized for industrial-scale integration
  • Designed for long-term operational reliability

By operating at elevated pressure, the system improves process efficiency while reducing downstream processing requirements.

High-pressure electrochemical reactor with bipolar membrane technology

Designed for Industrial Deployment

Our technology has been developed specifically for real-world industrial environments.

Industrial Integration

The Coval system is designed to integrate seamlessly with:

  • Existing CO₂ capture systems
  • Utility connections including power, water, and steam
  • Product handling and storage infrastructure
  • Industrial plant operations and control systems

This allows industrial partners to implement carbon utilization solutions with minimal disruption to existing processes.

A Smarter Process for Carbon Utilization

Traditional chemical production often relies on fossil resources and multiple processing steps. Coval Energy simplifies this pathway through direct electrochemical conversion.

Process Overview

  1. Capture CO₂ from industrial emissions.
  2. Feed CO₂, water, and renewable electricity into the Coval Electrolyser.
  3. Convert carbon directly into valuable chemical products.
  4. Process and purify the products for commercial use.
  5. Recycle water through an efficient closed-loop system.

The result is a streamlined process with high selectivity, lower carbon intensity, and strong economic potential.

Schematic of the Coval Demonstration Unit
Coval Demonstration Unit

Built on Proven Engineering Principles

Every Coval system is designed around five core principles:

Efficiency

Maximizing conversion performance while minimizing energy consumption.

Selectivity

Producing high-purity products with high Faradaic efficiency.

Robustness

Engineered using industrial-grade materials and high-pressure systems.

Modularity

Standardized units enable faster deployment and easier scale-up.

Sustainability

Supporting the transition toward a circular carbon economy.

Proven Technology, Ready to Scale

Our technology has moved beyond laboratory validation and has been demonstrated in industrial settings.

Demonstrated Performance

  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7
  • First-generation industrial demonstrations completed
  • More than 1,000 hours of formic acid production
  • Stable operation at elevated pressure
  • Validated process reliability and performance
  • Ready for commercial deployment
Impression of a Coval installation integrated in an industrial plant

Supporting the Energy Transition

Beyond carbon utilization, Coval Energy’s technology can help accelerate renewable energy integration.

The system can operate flexibly, allowing electricity demand to respond to renewable power availability. This provides opportunities to support grid stability while producing valuable chemical products.

Why Coval Energy?

Coval Energy combines carbon capture, renewable electricity, and electrochemistry into a practical solution for industrial decarbonization.

Clean chemistry. Competitive economics. Circular future.

Turn captured CO₂ from a liability into a valuable resource.