# Methane

Pyanodons fluid · internal name `methane` · fuel value 0.8MJ · first craftable in tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane/

## Produced by (13 recipes)

### Methane (`methane-co2`)

- 15 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 100 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 1 × [Moondrop seeds](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-seeds.md)
- Results: 40 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Moondrop greenhouse MK 01, Moondrop greenhouse MK 02, Moondrop greenhouse MK 03, Moondrop greenhouse MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Moondrop](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop.md)

### Methane (`btx-to-methane`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 200 × [BTX](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/btx.md), 450 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md), 1 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md)
- Results: 300 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Multi-purpose cracker MK 01, Multi-purpose cracker MK 02, Multi-purpose cracker MK 03, Multi-purpose cracker MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Oil extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-processing.md)

### Methane (`methane-py-fertilizer`)

- 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 1 × [Fertilizer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fertilizer.md), 1 × [Moondrop seeds](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-seeds.md)
- Results: 80 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Moondrop greenhouse MK 01, Moondrop greenhouse MK 02, Moondrop greenhouse MK 03, Moondrop greenhouse MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Fertilizer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fertilizer.md), [Moondrop - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop-mk02.md)

### Methane (`gas-bladder-to-methane`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Gas bladder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gas-bladder.md)
- Results: 50 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Gas refinery MK 01, Gas refinery MK 02, Gas refinery MK 03, Gas refinery MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Phagnots - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/phagnot-mk02.md)

### Methane (`natural-gas-to-methane`)

- 12 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 400 × [Natural gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/natural-gas.md), 1 × [Tin chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sncr-alloy.md)
- Results: 400 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Petroleum gas processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/petroleum-gas-mk02.md)

### Methane (`syngas-methane`)

- 8 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 200 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 1 × [Nickel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-plate.md)
- Results: 200 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 75 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Made in: Gas processing unit MK 01, Gas processing unit MK 02, Gas processing unit MK 03, Gas processing unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Coal processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coal-processing-3.md)

### Methane (`methane-from-liquid-manure`)

- 5 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Liquid manure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/liquid-manure.md), 10 × [Alien bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/bacteria-1.md)
- Results: 150 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Kmauts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/kmauts.md)

### Methane (`tholin-to-methane`)

- 24 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 50 × [Tholins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tholins.md)
- Results: 240 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Tholin plant MK 01, Tholin plant MK 02, Tholin plant MK 03, Tholin plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tholins - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tholin-mk02.md)

### Methane (`methane-co2-with-lamp`)

- 2 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 1 × [Lamp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-lamp.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 60 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 40 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md), 0.95 × [Lamp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-lamp.md) (95% chance)
- Made in: Moondrop greenhouse MK 01, Moondrop greenhouse MK 02, Moondrop greenhouse MK 03, Moondrop greenhouse MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

### Coalbed methane recovery (`extract-methane-from-coalbed`)

- 12 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2500 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md), 2 × [Drill head](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/drill-head.md), 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md)
- Results: 300 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 2500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Coalbed extractor MK 01, Coalbed extractor MK 02, Coalbed extractor MK 03, Coalbed extractor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Coalbed methane extractor - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coalbed-mk02.md)

### Enhanced coalbed methane recovery (`extract-methane-from-coalbed-2`)

- 12 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2500 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md), 500 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 1 × [Drill head](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/drill-head.md), 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md)
- Results: 500 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 2500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Coalbed extractor MK 01, Coalbed extractor MK 02, Coalbed extractor MK 03, Coalbed extractor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Coalbed methane extractor - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coalbed-mk02.md)

### Phase 3 cadaveric seed separation (`cadaveric-arum-mk03-juicer`)

- 30 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 75 × [Cadaveric arum MK 03 pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/cadaveric-arum-mk03-seed-juice.md), 175 × [Pure natural gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pure-natural-gas.md), 10 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md)
- Results: 3 × [Cadaveric arum seeds MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cadaveric-arum-seeds-mk03.md), 100 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 50 × [Residual gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/residual-gas.md)
- Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cadaveric arums - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cadaveric-arum-mk03.md)

### Sweetened biomass deconstruction and fermentation process (`biomass-destruction`)

- 5 s · tier ? · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Powdered biomass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-biomass.md)
- Results: 60 × [Coalbed gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coalbed-gas.md), 40 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 20 × [Coal gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coal-gas.md), 40 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

## Used in (14 recipes)

- Formaldehyde (`methanal`, tier 0) → [Formaldehyde](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanal.md)
- Cyanic acid (`cyanic-acid-01`, tier 1) → [Cyanic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/cyanic-acid.md)
- Methanol (`methane-to-methanol5`, tier 2) → [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Methanol (`methane-to-methanol6`, tier 2) → [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Ethylene (`ethylene`, tier 4) → [Ethylene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ethylene.md)
- Formaldehyde (`methane-methanal`, tier 4) → [Formaldehyde](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanal.md)
- Iron enriched moondrop flowers (`moonshine-fueloil-1`, tier 4) → [Iron enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-fueloil.md)
- Nickel core (`nic-core`, tier 5) → [Nickel core](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nic-core.md)
- Cobalt enriched moondrop flowers (`moonshine-diesel-1`, tier 6) → [Cobalt enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-diesel.md)
- Methanol (`methane-to-methanol7`, tier 6) → [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Methanol (`methane-to-methanol8`, tier 6) → [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Zinc enriched moondrop flowers (`moonshine-kerosene-1`, tier 6) → [Zinc enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-kerosene.md)
- Carbon nanotubes (`carbon-nanotube`, tier 7) → [Carbon nanotubes](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-nanotube.md)
- Gold enriched moondrop flowers (`moonshine-gasoline-1`, tier 8) → [Gold enriched moondrop flower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/moondrop-gas.md)