Name of the Project
Rheticus.

Location
The project will be located at the Evonik facility, in Marl, Germany

Client
Evonik Industries and Siemens.

Project Description
Rheticus is a research project on electrolysis and fermentation processes.

The project aims to use electricity from renewable sources and bacteria to convert carbon dioxide into speciality chemicals.

The plan is to scale up the process from the laboratory to a pilot plant.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The Rheticus project will receive €2.8-million in funding from Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Duration
The project was launched on January 18, 2018, and is expected to run for two years. The first test plant is scheduled to go on stream by 2021.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Evonik, Edda Schulze, tel +49 89 636 33446 or email florian.martini@siemens.com.
Siemens, Florian Martini, tel+49 89 636 33446 or email florian.martini@siemens.com.