MMR2X – Micro Modular Reactor Cogeneration of Electricity and eMethanol Production
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | April 2025 - May 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Global cooperation 2025 |
| Call | Planning grant for international proposal 2025 |
Important results from the project
The project has met its objectives. The concept will be validated through lab-scale testing and advanced simulations to ensure efficient real-world performance. A key milestone is the advancement of MMR deployment in Sweden, supported by a digital twin system and regulatory analysis mapping national licensing pathways for integrated nuclear-chemical systems. A detailed cost model will evaluate methanol production at scales of 10–100 tonnes per day under different capacity and cost scenarios.
Expected long term effects
The MMR2X project is expected to drive long-term impact by enabling carbon-negative methanol production, supporting the EU’s climate goals. Its modular, nuclear-powered system enhances energy security, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and supports decentralised clean fuel production. The project also lays the groundwork for new regulatory frameworks, local job creation, and scalable deployment across industrial and urban areas.
Approach and implementation
The MMR2X project followed a four-step plan: it developed simulations to optimise energy flows, validated subsystems with a lab-scale test rig, built a digital twin for real-time monitoring and optimisation, and assessed safety, regulations, and economics to support future scale-up.