WPB: The first e-methanol produced in Denmark has the potential to replace fossil fuels in heavy transport and aviation.
A Danish company, European Energy, has successfully produced its first batch of e-methanol.
The company stated that production will now be ramped up, with the facility having the capacity to produce 42,000 tons of electrified methanol annually. This will be achieved using three electrolyzers from Siemens Energy and a methanol loop designed and built by European Energy.
Electrified methanol is a type of synthetic liquid fuel produced by combining green hydrogen—generated from water electrolysis using renewable energy—with carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere.
Enhancing Efficiency
The electrolyzers have a combined capacity of 52.5 MW, primarily powered by the nearby Kassø Solar Park, which was developed and launched by European Energy.
Vikær Andersen, CEO of the company, expressed excitement over the production of the first batch of electrified methanol at their facility, calling it a major milestone in a journey that began four years ago. He noted that the lessons learned have helped refine the process, improve efficiency, and reduce costs for future projects.
A Practical and Scalable Solution for Industrial Decarbonization
Andersen emphasized that this development proves the feasibility of a practical and scalable solution for decarbonizing industries that cannot be directly electrified.
The Kassø facility, the world’s first and largest commercial electrified methanol plant, began producing green hydrogen in January 2025. By combining hydrogen with biogenic carbon dioxide in a reactor, the first batch of methanol was successfully produced.
Designed to supply industries and sectors requiring alternatives to fossil fuels, the facility is set to be fully operational by Q2 2025. It converts renewable energy, water, and carbon dioxide into green fuel and chemicals, offering a viable pathway for industries that cannot rely on direct electrification to reduce their carbon footprint. This innovation supports companies and Europe in achieving net-zero carbon emissions goals.
Electrified Methanol as a Fossil Fuel Alternative
The company revealed that sectors such as shipping, aviation, and the chemical industry must significantly cut their fossil-based CO₂ emissions in the coming years. Since direct electrification is not a feasible solution for these industries in the foreseeable future, green alternatives like electrified methanol are critical for decarbonizing heavy transport and chemical production.
This new solution has the potential to significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption in these sectors. By converting renewable energy from wind and solar into sustainable fuels, the company ensures a fossil-free energy and raw material source for industries where direct electrification is impractical or impossible.
In a statement, the company said:
“We believe electrified methanol will play a crucial role in the green transition. Today, it can replace fossil fuels in heavy transport and serve as a raw material for the chemical industry and plastic production.”
Electrified methanol is also essential for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The shipping, aviation, and chemical sectors require electrified methanol as a green alternative to cut fossil fuel emissions and achieve climate targets.
By Bitumenmag
Bitumen, Methanol, Fuel
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