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The Pioneering Production of Green Methanol in Denmark Could Revolutionize Heavy Transport and Aviation, Offering a Renewable and Sustainable Alternative to Fossil Fuels
European Energy announced the successful production of the first e-methanol at the Kassø Power-to-X facility located in Denmark. The process was carried out at the complex’s first green methanol line and utilized biogenic CO₂ sourced locally from the biogas facility in Tønder.
Production will be gradually scaled up, allowing for the manufacture of 42,000 tons of e-methanol per year.
The facility will feature three electrolyzers supplied by Siemens Energy and a methanol circuit designed and built by European Energy itself.
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Renewable Energy and Efficiency
The electrolyzers at the Kassø Power-to-X facility have a combined capacity of 52.5 megawatts. The energy required for their operation comes primarily from the Kassø Solar Park, also developed and operated by European Energy.
Emil Vikjær-Andresen, Executive Vice President and Head of Power-to-X at the company, celebrated the achievement. “We are thrilled to have produced the first green methanol at our Kassø facility. This is a crucial moment in the journey that began four years ago. The lessons learned will allow us to refine the process, enhance efficiency and reduce costs for future projects,” he stated.
The Kassø facility began producing green hydrogen in January 2025. By combining hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ in the reactor, the company was able to produce green methanol, demonstrating the functioning of the plant’s methanol cycle.
Alternative for Industries Without Direct Electrification
The Kassø facility was designed to serve industries and sectors that require sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. The unit is expected to be fully scaled up by the second quarter of 2025.
After a successful commissioning, the first five tons were produced using the new method.
Green methanol is one of the most promising alternative fuels for sectors such as shipping, aviation, and the chemical industry. These segments need to significantly reduce their CO₂ emissions, but may not always be able to resort to direct electrification.
European Energy emphasizes that Power-to-X technology can help decarbonize these industries. The process converts renewable energy from wind and solar sources into sustainable fuels, ensuring a fossil-free energy source and raw material for these sectors.
Importance of Green Methanol in the Green Transition
In a statement, the company stated that green methanol will play a crucial role in the energy transition. “Already today, e-methanol can replace fossil fuels in heavy transport and be used as a raw material in the chemical industry, such as in plastics production.”
Green methanol is also an essential input for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Sectors such as shipping and long-distance aviation rely on this type of solution to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to meeting Europe’s climate goals.
With information from Interesting Engineering.
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