Master’s in Power-to-X (e-fuels, e-methanol, e-ammonia)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Power-to-X (e-fuels, e-methanol, e-ammonia): design, energy balance, LCA and logistics. 12 modules covering hydrogen production, CO2 capture, e-methanol, e-ammonia and e-kerosene synthesis, systems integration, RFNBO certification, safety and economics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Power-to-X (e-fuels, e-methanol, e-ammonia) — studying from India
India's power sector is one of the largest in the world, combining generation, transmission and distribution with rapid growth in renewable energy. Public utilities such as NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India operate major assets, while private firms and state distribution companies manage local networks. The Central Electricity Authority, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Power guide planning and regulation, and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency promotes efficiency standards. Engineers work on grid operations, substations, renewable integration and energy management systems across the country.
Fees for India: ₹1,050,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise energy and power network engineers?
Power engineers in India are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Central Electricity Authority for technical standards, and state electricity regulatory commissions for utility work. Registration as a licensed electrical contractor or supervisor follows state rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in India hire energy and networks engineers?
Employers include state and central power utilities, transmission companies such as Power Grid Corporation, renewable energy developers, and grid and automation firms. Smart grid and distribution projects also hire engineers. A private online qualification can help with specialisation, but employers mostly assess field experience, utility knowledge and project delivery.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from India with no student visa. Plan around IST when scheduling. Specialist courses are about 300 hours, diplomas about 800 and master's about 1,900. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Many energy employers fund professional training, so ask your manager about sponsorship.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand Power-to-X value chains.
Select electrolysis and CO2 capture technologies.
Design e-methanol and e-ammonia synthesis processes.
Integrate renewables, electrolysis and synthesis.
Apply RFNBO certification criteria.
Analyse the safety risks of PtX plants.
Assess the economic viability of PtX projects.
Who it's for
- Power-to-X process engineers looking to deepen their knowledge of e-fuel synthesis.
- Hydrogen engineers moving from electrolysis into downstream e-methanol and e-ammonia production.
- Techno-economic analysts evaluating synthetic fuel projects.
- Process safety engineers working on hydrogen, ammonia or methanol facilities.
- Synthetic fuel project managers who need a complete technical and regulatory view.
- Decarbonisation consultants advising industry, shipping or aviation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the green hydrogen sector.
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 – RED III (Renewable Energy Directive)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 (RFNBO production rules: additionality and correlation)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185 (GHG emissions savings methodology for RFNBOs)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 – ReFuelEU Aviation (sustainable aviation fuel mandates)
- ISO 22734 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis)
- Directive 2012/18/EU – Seveso III (control of major-accident hazards)
- ASTM D7566 (aviation turbine fuel containing synthesised hydrocarbons)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- Aspen Plus
- HOMER Pro
- Python with Pyomo
- DWSIM
- SimaPro
12 modules
1.1Concept and value chains1.2Hard-to-electrify sectors1.3Green hydrogen as an energy carrier1.4Synthetic fuels and e-fuels1.5European and national strategies1.6REPowerEU targets1.7Sectoral roadmaps1.8Current levelised costs1.9Deployment barriers1.10Case study: a hydrogen valley
2.1Conventional alkaline electrolysis2.2PEM electrolysis2.3Solid oxide electrolysis2.4AEM anion exchange membrane electrolysers2.5Efficiency and consumption2.6Water quality2.7Integration with renewables2.8Flexible electrolyser operation2.9Balance of plant2.10Lab: energy balance of an electrolyser
3.1Biogenic CO2 sources3.2Capture from industrial sources3.3Direct air capture3.4CO2 purification3.5CO2 transport3.6Cost of CO23.7Carbon accounting3.8Capture regulations3.9Long-term availability3.10Practical exercise: comparison of CO2 sources
4.1Chemistry of methanol synthesis4.2Copper, zinc and alumina catalysts4.3Reactors and operating conditions4.4Recycling and purge4.5Distillation and purification4.6Process heat integration4.7Uses of methanol4.8Methanol in maritime transport4.9Reference plants4.10Lab: synthesis simulation in Aspen Plus
5.1Haber-Bosch synthesis process5.2Air separation unit5.3Iron and ruthenium catalysts5.4Flexible synthesis operation5.5Ammonia storage5.6Ammonia as a fuel5.7Ammonia cracking5.8Safety and toxicity5.9Reference projects5.10Practical exercise: balance of an e-ammonia plant
6.1Fischer-Tropsch synthesis6.2Methanol-to-kerosene route6.3e-SAF for aviation6.4Reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction6.5Co-electrolysis of water and CO26.6Product upgrading6.7Fuel specifications6.8ASTM D7566 certification6.9ReFuelEU Aviation mandates6.10Case study: an e-kerosene plant
7.1Catalytic Sabatier methanation7.2Biological methanation with archaea7.3Injection into the gas grid7.4Gas quality7.5Integration with biogas7.6Seasonal storage in the gas grid7.7Production costs7.8European methanation projects7.9Comparison with direct hydrogen7.10Lab: modelling a methanation reactor
8.1Sizing of renewables and electrolyser8.2Hourly production profile8.3Intermediate hydrogen storage8.4Synthesis operation8.5Overall heat integration8.6Plant optimisation8.7Managing variability8.8Use of by-products8.9Modular plant design8.10Practical exercise: optimisation with hourly profiles
9.1RED III Renewable Energy Directive9.2RFNBO delegated acts9.3Additionality and temporal correlation9.4Certification of origin9.5Voluntary certification schemes9.6Emissions accounting9.7Industrial safety regulations9.8Plant permitting9.9Public funding and auctions9.10Workshop: RFNBO compliance of a project
10.1Hydrogen hazards10.2Ammonia hazards10.3Methanol hazards10.4ATEX Directive and hazardous area classification10.5Seveso III Directive10.6HAZOP analysis methodology10.7Consequence analysis10.8Safety distances10.9Emergency plans10.10Practical exercise: HAZOP of a synthesis train
11.1Levelised cost of products11.2Sensitivity to electricity prices11.3Offtake agreements11.4Auction mechanisms11.5Hydrogen markets11.6Export and trade11.7Project finance11.8Market risks11.9Case analysis11.10Case study: financial model for e-methanol
12.1Selection of the PtX product12.2Renewable resource analysis12.3Production system design12.4Process simulation12.5Systems integration12.6Safety analysis12.7Economic evaluation of the project12.8Life cycle assessment12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen Plus, HOMER Pro, Python with Pyomo, DWSIM and SimaPro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for synthesis process simulation, HAZOP analysis of plants and techno-economic analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185, Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation), ISO 22734, Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III), ASTM D7566, ISO 14687.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aspen Plus, HOMER Pro, Python with Pyomo, DWSIM and SimaPro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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